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Post by rmclaughlin on Apr 14, 2011 9:00:22 GMT -5
Dan from SMI called and my new barrel is on the truck.It is a 45cal
28in long with a 1 in22 twist.I hope it will shoot barnes195s because that is what I want to use.I still love my savage ml 11
but think this will make it a good sidekick.Many thanks to Rangeball & Panhandle for thier input on this.
Rick
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Post by rangeball on Apr 14, 2011 9:40:11 GMT -5
Douglas makes a great barrel and SMI puts them together very well. I'm 99.9999% sure you're gonna love it  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 11:38:49 GMT -5
You're going to love it , I'm sure.
Zen
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Post by somedaysmokeless on Apr 14, 2011 11:41:29 GMT -5
Besides the 28", that is exactly what I would like to have them make up for my Encore. Can't wait to hear how you like it. Please keep up posted. Thanks, Jeff
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Post by jims on Apr 14, 2011 13:45:23 GMT -5
We need a shoot off between the PacNors, SMIs, McGowens etc. I bet they all will shoot. So many more choices.
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Post by dannoboone on Apr 14, 2011 16:25:29 GMT -5
We need a shoot off between the PacNors, SMIs, McGowens etc. I bet they all will shoot. So many more choices. Good idea! I'll enter a PN on a 10MLII. Jury is still out on the XS7 McGowen. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2011 16:37:42 GMT -5
Accuracy wise my SMI doesn't quite hang with my Pac-Nor at 200-300yds. The reason being is in the trigger not in the quality of the barrel. Even honed, polished and a spring job a H&R trigger doesn't hold a candle to the Rifle Basix on my Savage. Maybe the Encore trigger is a little better, I don't know. Despite that I still think my SMI is a keeper. It's a fine hunter and a fun shooter.
Zen
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Post by rmclaughlin on Apr 15, 2011 9:28:01 GMT -5
As long as it shoots MOD( minute of deer)I will be a happy camper.
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Post by 10ga on Apr 15, 2011 18:01:14 GMT -5
jims... I'm ready with my conversion. Only need to know what range the shoot off will be! Please let PPosey know about it, he can shoot some too! We'es got super accurate guns. I'll put mine up against anybody at the 1C yd or 1C meter range! It's jus a 45-70 conversion an it don take a back seat to none! I plan to use it in the June squirrel season here in VA. Even behind a limb he aint safe with that rifle! 10
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Post by jims on Apr 15, 2011 18:08:14 GMT -5
10ga: It sounds like a shooter.
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Post by pposey on Apr 15, 2011 19:07:18 GMT -5
Heck ya I love the Encore,,,,,, need to shoot some more but have been sidetracked alot,,,,
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Post by marku on Apr 18, 2011 22:24:42 GMT -5
Bullberry's got my Encore trigger down to a very crisp 1.5lbs. I love the trigger in it
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