Author Topic: What kind of velocities are you getting an Encore .223? (Read 461 times)

Selmer · « **on:** December 15, 2003, 01:30:55 PM »

I'm thinking about getting a .223 barrel for my Encore and I'm wondering what kind of velocities you are all getting from a 15" barrel, although I'm planning on getting a 16 1/4" barrel so it can be a carbine as well. My target weight bullets are 30 gr., 35gr, and 40 gr., how fast can I run them up SAFELY!
Thanks for the info.
Selmer

myronman3 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2003, 02:40:50 PM »

my 15 inch contender barrel posts a chrono-ed 3000 fps with winchester 145 gr. varmint loads. sure makes a mess out of varmints.

Duffy · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2003, 06:18:59 PM »

Myronman;
Please tell me where I can purchace the 145g bullets in 223 and how to get them up to 3000fps.

Would be a awesome vermin pistol!!

myronman3 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2003, 12:25:14 PM »

oops! :oops: yeah i meant 45 grainers. had a kid swinging off me when i was typing it.

444encore · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2003, 01:32:59 PM »

Ain't got a .223 Encore bbl but my AR/15 with 15 " bbl clocks around 2,950 fps with 62 gr ss109. If you want speed though go for a .22/250. I have one in 15" and I've pushed out 55gr @3,400 fps with minimal pressure signs.

Gregory · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2003, 02:59:58 PM »

I have a 16" Contender barrel and get 3000 fps with 50 gr bullets.