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257 Roberts Improved with the Encore

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23 February 2003, 10:50
Rich Jake
257 Roberts Improved with the Encore
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. [Big Grin] [Cool] Thanks GUYS !!

Rich Jake
23 February 2003, 12:01
Magnum Mike
RJ, Glad it was worth the wait!! [Big Grin] Lookin forward to hearin more about it once you get your brass formed!
23 February 2003, 12:24
Jules
Sounds great RJ. Let us know what ya find out when ya start load development.
BTW,How's the 7TCU doing? Shoot it yet?
23 February 2003, 15:16
Dave Jenkins
Cool Rich. What do you have on it for a scope and mounting setup?
23 February 2003, 15:46
1buba
ooooooooooooo, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, sounds SWEET!

Good for you Rich.
steve
23 February 2003, 18:24
Rich Jake
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. [Big Grin]
Rich Jake

Hey Steve I this barrel is going to be fun !

[ 02-23-2003, 19:04: Message edited by: Rich Jake ]
25 February 2003, 16:05
erict
Rich,

You have PM.

Thanks - Eric
25 February 2003, 23:14
Rich Jake
erict
Back at you.
Rich Jake
24 March 2003, 10:50
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