TC Encore

[C-grunt]

I'm picking up an Encore in 7-08 this week. Is there anything I need to know about them?

[brickboy240]

I have one that is probably 6-7 years old in 22-250 that my dad willed me a few years ago.

It wears a 4 power fixed Leupold scope.

I have had it out to the range a few times...the thing is very accurate. With Federal Premiums I was getting nickel and dime sized groups with no trouble at all. That was from the 100yd range....going out to 200 maybe opened up those groups by 1/2" or so. I was shooting it from my Harris Bi-pod.

Not a "scientific" test of anything but the sucker seems pretty accurate and is a joy to shoot. It might become my new coyote/varmint gun...who knows?

I have shot a few borrowed "Contender" type break open Thompsons in the past and had similar results. Accurate, straight forward and seem to be pretty high quality guns.

Enjoy it...

-brickboy240

[blade_68]

I've got one with 30.06 and 300 win barrels. The 300 needs to be ported if you'll be firing 20 or more rounds The 30.06 is not bad, to me. It shoots better than I can with both barrels. Locktite the scope base and rings, if not it will move/ come loose. Use good scope rings. I had wanted one for over 20 years before I broke down and got mine, after getting good deal on a bunch of 30.06 ammo.

[streck]

I have one in .30-06 as well. I bought for a bear hunt that I have not yet been able to take a trip for yet....

It is a very accurate rifle that is fun to shoot. Mine wears a 3-9x40 scope with this scope mount...LINK.

[G woody]

You'll be fine. Just don't use the scope as a lever to open & close the action like one gunwriter does on TV !!

[titsonritz]

I dig mine, it is an older pre-prohunter. Looking at getting a 280AI for my next barrel.

[C-grunt]

I got it. Came with both wood and synthetic stocks. Great feel and the trigger is pretty good. How much are barrels on average?

[titsonritz]

2-3 bills for a standard barrel depending on caliber, material and other options. A custom one can run up to 6 bills. Note Bergara barrel are made in Spain, Ed Shilen of Shilen Barrels was their technical consultant. I have not tried them out yet but they are suppose to be top notch. Here are a few sources.

http://www.eabco.com/encore.html

http://www.bullberry.com/encore_barrels.html

http://www.manventureoutpost.com/bra...a-Barrels.html

http://www.midwayusa.com/brand/bergara

[titsonritz]

How much are barrels on average?

They are about 2-3 bills for a standard barrel depending material and other options. A custom one can run up to 6 bills.

Bergara barrel are made in Spain Ed Shilen was their technical consultant. I have tried them out yet but they are supposed to be top notch.

Here are a few sources.

http://www.eabco.com/encore.html
http://www.manventureoutpost.com/bra...a-Barrels.html
http://www.bullberry.com/encore_barrels.html
http://www.midwayusa.com/brand/bergara

[titsonritz]

They are about 2-3 bills for a standard barrel depending material and other options. A custom one can run up to 6 bills or even more.

Bergara barrel are made in Spain Ed Shilen was their technical consultant. I have not tried them out yet but they are supposed to be top notch.

Here are a few sources.

http://www.eabco.com/encore.html

http://www.bullberry.com/encore_barrels.html

http://www.manventureoutpost.com/bra...a-Barrels.html

http://www.midwayusa.com/brand/bergara

Enjoy