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02-02-2014, 10:23 PM
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TC Encore Pro Hunter?
I think this is a pretty cool rifle, have any of you hunted with one or have much experience with them? Think I might pick one up if they are worth it.
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02-02-2014, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrb985
I think this is a pretty cool rifle, have any of you hunted with one or have much experience with them? Think I might pick one up if they are worth it.
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Depends what you want.
For BP you can get just as capable for about half the price.
If its because you wish to have a barrel change capability as an option... the barrels are pretty pricey.
I have one... it shoots very well and I really like the rifle but.... for the price difference between barrels and entry level rifles... it isn't really worth it for that and like I said... there are lots of inlines out there that shoot just as well for far less.
Knowing what I know now... I probably would have bought a Traditions Buckstocker or something along those lines and saved a fistful of cash for things like ammo and accessories.
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02-03-2014, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: lac la biche
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I really enjoy mine, I have a 300 win mag, 25-06, 270 and .308 barrels for it. They all shoot well. I really like the fact that you get a 28" barrel that feels like a 24" because there is no action. One problem is right now is the only spare barrels you are able to buy are old stock and used ones. TC seems to be not shipping much to Canada right now. Ive been searching for a new .243 barrel for 2 years now.
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02-03-2014, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Lloydminster
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There was a .243 barrel on CGN 3 days ago.
I love mine, have a 22-250 Barrel and a 300wm Barrel.
Yes barrels are expensive but id much rather have a different barrel for this gun than some cheap POS entry level rifle like some others have mentioned.
Both of my barrels shoot very well. Nice, light, short rifles.
Just my .02 cents
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02-03-2014, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Camrose, Ab
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I had on in .280 rem and really liked it. The trigger left something to be desired but there's a fix for that. It shot MOA with little problem at all. Only reassign I got rid of it was something else caught my eye and it drew the short straw out if the safe lol. You can find used barrel here and there fit 3-400$ I don't find that unreasonable at all.
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02-03-2014, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Edmonton SW
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I have an Encore in 209x.50 ML, .300 WM and a .270. I enjoyed accurizing these rifles,,, trigger pull, head space and all spring for a nice crisp and accurate setup. Single shot forces me to make the 1st shot count.
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02-03-2014, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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Very handy for a lefty like myself. Have one in 204. Coyotes, gophers, pigeons, magpies, badgers, have all succumbed to the pressure. Lots of them at 200 + yards.
Would like to find some other barrels as well but I am pretty well set for varmint and big game.
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02-03-2014, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Morinville
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Caliber?
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrb985
I think this is a pretty cool rifle, have any of you hunted with one or have much experience with them? Think I might pick one up if they are worth it.
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What caliber might you be looking for?
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02-03-2014, 07:27 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Red Deer
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Do they offer much in the way of stocks? I'm considering starting my daughter's center fire career with a 223 or something similar.
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02-03-2014, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Morinville
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Originally Posted by 220swifty
Do they offer much in the way of stocks? I'm considering starting my daughter's center fire career with a 223 or something similar.
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Nothing stock with shorter or adjustable length of pull.
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02-03-2014, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Camrose,Ab
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mine is junk
I am not happy with mine at all my 204 barrel was very very finicky and now my 22-250 ejector is NFG and the shells get stuck in the chamber its brand new and I had to send it to the gunsmith to get repairs I will never buy another Thompson center again
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02-04-2014, 04:32 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Morinville
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I have two receivers and four bbl's. The only issue is the 243 bbl that at times fails to extract. Just needs a new flat spring. Can be done yourself in minutes.
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02-04-2014, 05:13 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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I have several and I love them. They are a beautiful rifle to shoulder and hold freehand as well. All mine have been good with no issues at all. Just gotta make that one shot count!
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02-04-2014, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 187
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Huntsman
What caliber might you be looking for?
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Not to sure, maybe start off with a 7mm-08. I already have a T3 in 30-06 and a x bolt in .243
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02-05-2014, 07:28 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: lac la biche
Posts: 31
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Barrel
I have a .300 winchester mag in 26" if u are looking for a big game barrel. Shoot me a pm if u are interested or call my cell at 250 569 7406. Jason
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