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Offline JW/OK

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6.8 Rem Bullet Wt
« on: January 22, 2009, 02:01:57 PM »
I know that 110 - 115 grain bullets are recommended in the Contender for the 6.8 Rem SPC, question is can you safely shoot heavier bullets in the Encore?
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Re: 6.8 Rem Bullet Wt
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 02:13:33 PM »
there is data out there for up to a 130 grain bullet.  My 23" barrel for my Contender handles them well, but they won't work so well from the AR-15 type rifles..too long for the magazine.Can't wait to handle the new Hawkeye Compact bolt gun in 6.8..should be a dandy!
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Re: 6.8 Rem Bullet Wt
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2009, 02:16:06 AM »
I bought a 1000 pack of Corelokt 130's and use the information from the www.accuratepowder.com web site. I have had good results with the 2230 powder. The rifle I use is a Bushmaster AR15 in an M4 configuration.

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