New Encore Rifle

Palladin8 · 12-17-2007, 05:23 PM

Well I joined the ranks of the Thompson/Center Encore owners. I just purchased an Encore Rifle frame in black synthetic and stainless steel. I ordered a .280 Ackley Improved barrel (it was only $20 more than the standard .280). I figured what the heck that's why most people buy the Encore/Contenders anyways for the wildcat chamberings. The only downside that I didn't see until I placed the order was the fact that I have to wait 12 WEEKS for the barrel (ouch!!!!!!!!). So I guess I will have to hunt for a cheap used barrel so I can shoot it.
If anyone knows anyone that has a barrel for sale let me know I may just pick it up.
Thanks,
Scott

two-70 · 12-17-2007, 06:11 PM

i sure love my encore in 243, is an awesome shooter, glad you like it

Palladin8 · 12-17-2007, 09:06 PM

I would like it even more if I could shoot it. How is your trigger on yours two-70? I have dry fired my a few times and it seems to have a little creep. Ofcourse I am not going to do anything to the trigger until I shoot several rounds through it but I am curious to know how others felt about the trigger.

Scott

two-70 · 12-17-2007, 09:11 PM

its not bad no creep at all hardly

check out bellmtcs.com lots a good info there

daddus1 · 12-18-2007, 07:06 PM

I didn't like the trigger on my encore at all so I talked to my local gunsmith and he came up with an outfit out of Calif that has lighter and more crisp springs? The trigger pull is fantastic, even I can shoot it well.
Now I'm not saying my guy lightened the trigger but when it came back from being CLEANED it sure was sweet

Palladin8 · 12-18-2007, 08:49 PM

most of my rifles are set at 3.5 pounds and reading T/Cs website it said they are approx. 5#. If it doesn't improve after I break in the rifle well I guess I will have to explore my options and have some work done on it.

Scott

two-70 · 12-18-2007, 09:13 PM

mine is way more accurate than me lol

12-17-2007, 05:23 PM	#1
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	New Encore Rifle Well I joined the ranks of the Thompson/Center Encore owners. I just purchased an Encore Rifle frame in black synthetic and stainless steel. I ordered a .280 Ackley Improved barrel (it was only $20 more than the standard .280). I figured what the heck that's why most people buy the Encore/Contenders anyways for the wildcat chamberings. The only downside that I didn't see until I placed the order was the fact that I have to wait 12 WEEKS for the barrel (ouch!!!!!!!!). So I guess I will have to hunt for a cheap used barrel so I can shoot it. If anyone knows anyone that has a barrel for sale let me know I may just pick it up. Thanks, Scott

12-17-2007, 06:11 PM	#2
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,755	i sure love my encore in 243, is an awesome shooter, glad you like it __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-17-2007, 09:11 PM	#4
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,755	its not bad no creep at all hardly check out bellmtcs.com lots a good info there __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him. Last edited by two-70; 12-17-2007 at 09:14 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-18-2007, 09:13 PM	#7
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,755	mine is way more accurate than me lol __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

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12-17-2007, 09:06 PM	#3
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	I would like it even more if I could shoot it. How is your trigger on yours two-70? I have dry fired my a few times and it seems to have a little creep. Ofcourse I am not going to do anything to the trigger until I shoot several rounds through it but I am curious to know how others felt about the trigger. Scott

12-18-2007, 07:06 PM	#5
daddus1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15	I didn't like the trigger on my encore at all so I talked to my local gunsmith and he came up with an outfit out of Calif that has lighter and more crisp springs? The trigger pull is fantastic, even I can shoot it well. Now I'm not saying my guy lightened the trigger but when it came back from being CLEANED it sure was sweet

12-18-2007, 08:49 PM	#6
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 291	most of my rifles are set at 3.5 pounds and reading T/Cs website it said they are approx. 5#. If it doesn't improve after I break in the rifle well I guess I will have to explore my options and have some work done on it. Scott