Thinking about having an Encore built in 450/400, can anybody give me any information about this caliber. Appreciate any info given..

Start here http://www.hornady.com/story.php?s=483

Then go here 450/400 Nitro Express

Appreciate the information alot, again thanks. Think I will have a barrel made.

I'm interested in this also. Let us know where you find a source for a barrel, and other details.

Thanks,KB

Kabluewy, I am going to get a barrel for the encore in 450/400 from SSK, e-mailed them and can get 25 in blue heavy taper barrel for 410 dollars. Soon as my tax check gets back I am going to order a barrel.

Good Shootin

So, ?? why is 400 grains at 2000 fps +/- better than 300 grains @ 2200 + fps with the same diameter better? The Encore comes standard in the 405 Winchester without the extra cost of a custom barrel. My experience with the 405 Win has been nothing short of devastating (Barnes X @ 2265). Although, I hope I learn something new as I haven't bought a new barrel in six months and it is bothering me.

Mighty Joe,I already have a .405 Win. barrel for my encore, like it alot. I admire some of the old English cartridges and as I will never have the money to buy the original rifles I choose to get barrels for them when I can. Just because someone wants a diffrent barrel does not mean that another caliber is not just as good, I am very pleased that your .405 is giving you good service I want to try something diffrent. I intend on getting a 500-465 barrel if I can and it is safe on the encore platform, do I need it probably not. Do I want it yes, and will get it if safe. LATER MY FRIEND

There really are few needs in life. The wants are the things that keep life interesting. Hope you get to enjoy your new one.

Have to agree with you remarks Trez Hensley, hope to enjoy it myself, have a good one.

Good Shootin