G2 ?

billy · 01-25-2008, 08:46 PM

i am looking at the G2 Thompson Center Encore.
now i need to decide on the 22-250 which i dont know much about as in recoil etc. in a handgun.
OR a .223rem.
comments anyone?

irish murphy · 01-25-2008, 09:28 PM

I dont think you will have much trouble with recoil.If you are going for a 14 or 16 inch barrel it will soak up a lot of recoil.I have used a few heavier calibres in shorter barrels and think you should be right.Muzzle blast might be a different story.Tayloring a load to suit that length barrel has always been a bit of fun.Not many reloading books will supply info on using faster burning powders.I have been lucky in the fact i shoot silhouette and there are a bunch of older fellas who have done a lot of experimenting and will help you out.

I.H.M.S.A could be a good source of pistols and loading info aswell.

billy · 01-26-2008, 08:13 AM

something like this.
it will be a benchgun.

i need to find the highest magnification pistol scope i can afford

and a grip as well as forend similar to the one pictured

i am getting a bull bbl.
in .223

samuel · 01-26-2008, 11:41 AM

If I were going for anything in the .22 centerfire line especially .223,I would try for a 1in9" twist.Their standard barrel is 1in12" and maybe that is all they have but that pretty well limits you to no heavier than 55gr bullets,which are okay but I like to play around and would like heavier bullet capabilities.Also you mentioned .22-250.I see they have .204 Ruger which would give you about the same capabilities down range with a smaller cartridge,less recoil/muzzle blast. sam.

01-25-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,821 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 159	G2 ? i am looking at the G2 Thompson Center Encore. now i need to decide on the 22-250 which i dont know much about as in recoil etc. in a handgun. OR a .223rem. comments anyone? __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety!

01-26-2008, 08:13 AM	#3
billy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 15,821 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 159	something like this. it will be a benchgun. i need to find the highest magnification pistol scope i can afford and a grip as well as forend similar to the one pictured i am getting a bull bbl. in .223 __________________ ignint mcnugget... the slug o love sez... remember kids two warning shots to the head for safety! Last edited by billy; 01-26-2008 at 08:18 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-25-2008, 09:28 PM	#2
irish murphy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra,Australia Posts: 1,028 Blog Entries: 5	I dont think you will have much trouble with recoil.If you are going for a 14 or 16 inch barrel it will soak up a lot of recoil.I have used a few heavier calibres in shorter barrels and think you should be right.Muzzle blast might be a different story.Tayloring a load to suit that length barrel has always been a bit of fun.Not many reloading books will supply info on using faster burning powders.I have been lucky in the fact i shoot silhouette and there are a bunch of older fellas who have done a lot of experimenting and will help you out. I.H.M.S.A could be a good source of pistols and loading info aswell.

01-26-2008, 11:41 AM	#4
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,081	If I were going for anything in the .22 centerfire line especially .223,I would try for a 1in9" twist.Their standard barrel is 1in12" and maybe that is all they have but that pretty well limits you to no heavier than 55gr bullets,which are okay but I like to play around and would like heavier bullet capabilities.Also you mentioned .22-250.I see they have .204 Ruger which would give you about the same capabilities down range with a smaller cartridge,less recoil/muzzle blast. sam.