Reloading for Thompson Encore

[Wendyj]

I just layed away a 25-06 in a Thompson Encore. I should get it in about 3 weeks. I'm wondering if there are different load levels for the Encore verses a Bolt action.

 

[mikejonestkd]

Congrats on the purchase, encores can be addicting. You'll need a safe just for the barrels soon enough.
Lyman pistol and revolver reloading manual has a whole section on encores, as does Lyman's 49th.
Enjoy!

 

[rg1]

I would read several articles at Bellm.com about how to get headspace right on break action rifles and pistols. Sizing brass for break open actions like Encore or Contenders is a little different than bolt rifles.
http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/index.php?cid=172

 

[Doyle]

+1 on Rg1's comments. Each Encore barrel/frame combination can headspace differently so you need to learn to adjust your sizing.

 

[Wendyj]

That was a good article. Looks like if I keep headspace around .001 from fired brass I should be ok. I've been using Hornady Headspace compareter to get a .002 headspace on my bolt actions. I would think an open barrel would be a lot more precise.

 

[Doyle]

I would think an open barrel would be a lot more precise.

There is much more "wiggle room" whenever you have any kind of movable joint. Add to that the machining tolerances for a separate barrel and frame and it all adds up to lots of opportunity for "slop".

 

[Wendyj]

Please explain more.