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Post by Hank on Feb 23, 2020 16:12:54 GMT -5
Guys.
I now have 40 caliber Encore barrels available and ready to go. I do not have these on the website as of yet, so if you would be interested in one you will have to call the shop to order. These barrels are manufactured by Preferred barrels and I do the plug install, cut, crown and muzzle break if you want one.
I did some test firing today with the 225 grain Pittman AccuMax and I was impressed with the accuracy. I shot two groups at 100 yards. The first group was less that 1.5 inch and the second group was less than one inch with two in the same hole. I was not able to get velocity readings today, bit quick loads predicted 2900 FPS with the load I was shooting.
The barrels I have still need threaded for the plug and cut to finish length, so if you would be interested in one please call the shop, M-F 9to5
Thanks Jeff.
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Post by Kyle on Feb 25, 2020 21:32:22 GMT -5
I look forward to more testing on these .40 barrels. This is a very affordable way for someone to get into smokeless, especially if they already have an Encore. If the velocity prediction holds, drops should look something like this with a 100 yard zero and an AccuMax 225 grain:
100 0.00 MOA 200 1.60 MOA 300 4.10 MOA 400 7.17 MOA 500 10.85 MOA
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Post by YankeeReb on Feb 27, 2020 17:34:40 GMT -5
Any possibility having them made for a CVA Apex ?
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Post by Hank on Feb 28, 2020 10:14:55 GMT -5
Any possibility having them made for a CVA Apex ? Most likely not, Just not enough demand to tool up for them.
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Post by shindig on Apr 10, 2020 16:13:10 GMT -5
I purchased one of these barrels and they shoot remarkable .
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Post by dennis on Apr 10, 2020 18:01:02 GMT -5
Any possibility having them made for a CVA Apex ? Most likely not, Just not enough demand to tool up for them. Pre-fits possibly?
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Post by Hank on Apr 11, 2020 10:11:00 GMT -5
40 caliber prefits are n the works..
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Post by Kyle on Apr 13, 2020 19:50:49 GMT -5
If someone is looking for a flat shooting low recoil smokeless setup, the .40 barrel Jeff is offering for the Encore will be hard to beat. I have an Encore and am seriously considering getting one of these for myself to use a woods gun. The 228 grain Hard Core would be my go to Bullet for this barrel when trying to keep the recoil down. The .40 prefit option is looking appealing as well.
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Post by trekman on May 14, 2020 16:51:17 GMT -5
Any possibility having them made for a CVA Apex ? Most likely not, Just not enough demand to tool up for them. Just curious why no one wants to make an aftermarket barrel for the CVA's ?
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Post by hillbill on May 14, 2020 18:16:29 GMT -5
not enough demand to spend all the time and money to machine lugs, do fixtures etc.
CVA is their own worst enemy, they come up with a good platform like the Apex and after 3 years of production they quit making it, encores have been around for years and they are not going anywhere anytime soon.
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Post by YankeeReb on Jun 11, 2020 9:52:40 GMT -5
I agree with you Hillbill and its starting to piss me off.
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