Encore vs Triumph

dtabor · 10-01-2008, 11:21 AM

Im in the market for a new ML. Ive narrowed it down to the basic Encore or the Triumph. Other than the fact that the Encore can switch barrels, is there any other reason I should pay more for an Encore than just stick to the Triumph? Im having trouble finding anyone with the base model Encore any more!

One fear I have is that the Triumph is relatively new. As with anything, Im leary that the bugs will be found AFTER I get the Triumph!

mountaineer magic · 10-01-2008, 11:41 AM

I have a Triumph and it shoots better than any other gun I have( and I have 8), I have a friend who has the Encore and I prefer the triumph. ( If you don't want to switch barrels that is). I have sighted mine in at 100 yards and with a BDC reticle have been shooting out to 200 yards no problem . It's dead on. Easy to clean and shoots great. It doesn't like powerbelts though but it loves the superglide shock waves , the Hornady FPB, Precison dead center, Scorpion Pt's and a few other sabots I've tried.
The Encore is a good gun so you can't go wrong either way, I just personally like the Triumph. Good luck on your decision

Panhandle · 10-01-2008, 09:57 PM

Don't know about the Encore, but I love the way my Triumph shoots with 110gnv Bh209 and 300gn Remington Hp's. Out to 200yds it's as accurate as my Savage.
Zen

lemoyne · 10-02-2008, 07:22 AM

Triumph or Endeavor, for muzzle loading. The basic encore has a few problems in comparison to either. Lee

formula1 · 10-02-2008, 07:29 AM

Well, I have the basic Encore .50 cal, Black Synthetic stocks and Stainless Receiver and Barrel. I'm shooting 300 gr Noslers with 110 gr BH209 and its very accurate to 200 yds. I will admit that I had a trigger job on mineand most of them need it bad anyway.

I like the versatility of being able to go with a rifle at any time, but I rarely do.

dtabor · 10-02-2008, 07:49 AM

Thanks for the input guys.....I probably will rarely if ever convert to a rifle but just seems the option should be left open. Id hate to have the Triumph and wish I could convert!

revpilot · 10-02-2008, 08:02 AM

hopefully someone who has shot both will chime in for you. I know first hand the Triumph is a shooter all the way out to 200yds, and when im at the range with my buddy, by the time i pick up all the shot FPJ from my Knight off the ground, he has hisTriumph cleaned and oiled.Im curious to as to how the new Endeavor shoots myself.

beast44k · 10-02-2008, 07:38 PM

I havean extraEncore 209x50coming in,if you'reinterested.

Brand new stainless steel with hardwoods camo thumbhole stock.
$500.00 + shipping

falcon · 10-03-2008, 05:19 AM

I have an Encore and have fireda friendsTriumph extensively.IMO: The Black Diamond XR shoots just as well as either and costs a lot less.