In either rifle I'd try both a PRB and light/mid weight Powerbelts and use whichever shoots best. PRBs with a light charge may shoot fine out of the fast twist Encore, but you'd have to try 'em to find out. As long as you're not pushing Powerbelts as fast as possible, they do just fine.


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