thinking about a new encore barrel

[fishinjim88]

Encore 414 super mag vs 357 max pros and con and yes i reload , its for hunting deer and hogs

 

[Silvermallard1969]

not experienced in those calibers but itll definitely have to be an aftermarket barrel since TC is no more. Which is sad cause i love my encore and contender.

 

[Lonegle57]

Am sure both are capable for deer or hogs. My research would be the availability of reloading for supplies and the cost of each.

 

[Clabo22001]

I bought a rifle barrel from Haus of Arms for my encore. I’m pretty sure they have the 357 max barrels for rifle and pistol. Great company to do business with.

 

[Eddy M.]

357 maximum is still popular with custom barrel makers, I'm not familiar with the other load

 

[Lilly001]

The .357 maximum is a very pleasant shooter out of a 10” barrel.
I shoot 200 grain hard-cast loaded by Reeds in mine.
I’ve not yet used mine on game.
I do have a supply of once fired brass that I could be traded out of.
I also have three boxes of Remington 158 grain soft points that I will never shoot.

 

[HarryO45]

I made the decision long ago that i will not reload, ao i always try to stay with popular cartridges. I decided to get a 30-30 barrel for my encore. The heavy barrel is pretty awesome hardly any recoil. Bullberry Custom - threaded.

 

[pacecars]

I have had good barrels from MGM

 

[Eddy M.]

The .357 maximum is a very pleasant shooter out of a 10” barrel.
I shoot 200 grain hard-cast loaded by Reeds in mine.
I’ve not yet used mine on game.
I do have a supply of once fired brass that I could be traded out of.
I also have three boxes of Remington 158 grain soft points that I will never shoot.

are those Remington 158 loads factory loads? I reload for mine but have 1 box of factory loads I found years ago- never fired one from that box just a shelf queen!