I had such a good time with my new Encore in 257 Roberts Improved that I felt I had to write about it.

I'd like to start off by thanking all the guys at VVCG as they made an excellent barrel on a Shilen Blank 15 3/4" long. They also did a good job on the trigger job as well. which was done to 3#'s.

While I was only doing fireforming & barrel break in it shows to be very accurate so far. I was using both 90 GR Sierra HPBT & 100 Gr Nosler Bal tips with R/L 15. They both gave excellent groups.

I still have more fireforming & barrel break in to do but I'm going to enjoy every minute of it. Thanks GUYS !!

Rich Jake

RJ, Glad it was worth the wait!! Lookin forward to hearin more about it once you get your brass formed!

Sounds great RJ. Let us know what ya find out when ya start load development.
BTW,How's the 7TCU doing? Shoot it yet?

Cool Rich. What do you have on it for a scope and mounting setup?

ooooooooooooo, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, sounds SWEET!

Good for you Rich.
steve

Dave
I have a weaver mount with High Burris Signature Zee rings & a Burris 3x12 AO scope. So far very nice, but it will be interesting to see how it does at 100 yard & 200 Yards.

Jules I hadn't got a chance on the 7TCU yet but that is the first thing on the agenda for tomorrow. Hopefully it will be as good as the 257 has been so far. I have still a little more fireforming to do & then Load developement will start shortly after that.

I have to say that I really like the way that this is shooting so far. I can't wait to try actual full loads in the Ackley Improved cases.
Rich Jake

Hey Steve I this barrel is going to be fun !

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Rich,

You have PM.

Thanks - Eric

erict
Back at you.
Rich Jake

I went out today & did a little shooting with the 257 Robert AI this was the results.

R/L 15 gives ok results but found out that the barrel likes WW760 better with both velocity & accuracy. I may have to try a couple of more slower powders.

At 50 yards this is what I got with WW 760 So far.

48.0 gr of WW760 w/100 Gr NBT 3 shot group of 3/4" Ave 2714.5 Fps Fed 210 Primer

48.0 gr of WW760 w/85 Gr Comb Tech NBST 3 shot group of 7/16" Approx Vel 2867(was only able to read one shot)Fed 210 Primer This was best for both accuracy & velocity today

It looks like the barrel likes the slower powder better. I have more experimenting to do & hopefully my next trip out will be on the 100 yard line if my club has the rifle range repaired.

Rich Jake