Reloading for Thompson encore

Rydinef

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New here on rokslide.
My question is about reloading for Thompson encore. I’m new to reloading as a whole (what gifted a press and the bare necessaries. I’m currently set up for 308 and 6.5 cm. My question is regarding the 6.5. It’s a mgm encore barrel, and was wondering if any special care needs to be taken when it comes to encores vs bolt actions? Best ways to looks for pressure, etc.
thanks
 
Welcome!
The Encore platform usually won't handle quite as much pressure as a bolt gun. But they will handle anything equal to factory loads.
I have been loading for Contenders and Encores for a long time. The very best resource is Mike Bellm @Bellmtcs.com. There is a very large amount of information under "Tech Support Index" on his web site. This link is just one of them:


Bellm also sells all the parts to make the T/C guns work correctly. His prices are fair and he has very good instructions with everything. Feel free to post any questions you have, I will try to help.
 
Welcome!
The Encore platform usually won't handle quite as much pressure as a bolt gun. But they will handle anything equal to factory loads.
I have been loading for Contenders and Encores for a long time. The very best resource is Mike Bellm @Bellmtcs.com. There is a very large amount of information under "Tech Support Index" on his web site. This link is just one of them:


Bellm also sells all the parts to make the T/C guns work correctly. His prices are fair and he has very good instructions with everything. Feel free to post any questions you have, I will try to help.
Thanks for the info. Been reading through the different articles and they’ve cleared up quite a bit!
 
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