Question for Huey

Coloradoyaler
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Monday, September 17, 2018, 19:30 (2019 days ago)

Hello Huey,

Could you tell what the encore barrel specs are for your 500 bull barrel. Such as caliber, length, muzzle break, and some examples of velocity. Hey if you were so inclined a pic. I talk to Gary last week about one and I just need a little more info before I order one. I have had 4 500S&W. One bfr and three smiths that I was not satisfied with so I thought I might try the Encore.

Thank You In advance!
Mark

Mine is a Reeder 500 S&W....

Huey
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 03:43 (2018 days ago) @ Coloradoyaler

Its 12", but Thats a 10" barrel with a muzzle brake.

Barrel is full bull at just over 1" in diameter.

Velocity is around 1800 fps with a 400 grain bullet and 1900+ with the 325/350 grain.

The 500 S&W just makes sense to me. Lots of data and components. It also is easy with reduced loads.

Gary also built me a nice 24" Encore Rifle in 500 S&W.

Thanks Huey!

Coloradoyaler
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 05:49 (2018 days ago) @ Huey

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and if you like the 500, we now have our custom

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 10:13 (2018 days ago) @ Huey

Master Hunter in 500 S&W, based on the Marlin 1985.
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That really makes a fantastic carbine

WB
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 11:04 (2018 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

and the bullets and loads available are dizzying.

Gary is that your proprietary safety

Jk
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 14:12 (2018 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

Delete? Rifle is a beauty!

no, but we build our own that replaces the factory

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 15:03 (2018 days ago) @ Jk

safety. We didn't have ours finished when the gun was finished.

They make those with a Saddle Ring too...

Huey
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 15:06 (2018 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

Would be a nice touch...

not for a hunting gun. The saddle ring makes

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 15:16 (2018 days ago) @ Huey

too much noise.

Looks like the saddle ring would

Jk
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 15:53 (2018 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

Mark up the receiver?

yeah, they always put a half moon mark on it.

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 16:12 (2018 days ago) @ Jk

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I lace up a big long leather shoestring

WB
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 16:42 (2018 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

on my saddle rings. That way they don't make noise nor mar the gun. That's what you are supposed to use to tie them into the scabbard with so it don't fall out. Leather shoestrings are lots cheaper than a thong at the saddle and tac store.

I double a short piece of leather through mine too...

Huey
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 16:53 (2018 days ago) @ WB

Well oiled leather. Have them on my 218 Bee and 25-20. Never any noise or issues. Its just a personal preference thing.

I'll pass. Just another thing to cause problems. And when

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 20:23 (2018 days ago) @ Huey

would I ever use it and for what?

Mine are on Rossis, already there, 1892 clones.

WB
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 08:42 (2017 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

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we are working on a new design that is smooth

Gary Reeder
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 15:09 (2018 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

on both sides.

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