Thompson Center Problems???

[Goose 11]

I have a T/C Encore in 270. I have never switched out the barrel and up until last season it worked just great. A couple of times last season it "dry-fired" the cartridge had a dimple on the primer, but it didn't fire. It is happening again this season. I had to reload and take another shot to get a doe last weekend.

Has anyone else had these problems and do you know of any possible remedies?

Originally Posted by Goose 11

I have a T/C Encore in 270. I have never switched out the barrel and up until last season it worked just great. A couple of times last season it "dry-fired" the cartridge had a dimple on the primer, but it didn't fire. It is happening again this season. I had to reload and take another shot to get a doe last weekend.

Has anyone else had these problems and do you know of any possible remedies?

Hammer extentions can be the culprit. I have found them to be on a friends encore. Not a solide lockup the second. Oversized hinge pin can fix this.

Hard to say without troubleshooting.

[wvnimrod]

Are you using factory ammo or reloads? How deep is the dimple in the primer? Have you tried another brand of ammo? you maybe have ammo problems not a gun problem,Everytime I've had miss fires they are usually ammo related.

Originally Posted by X Factor

TC's are fickle and for so many reasons. The "lockup" in conjunction with their sloppy chambers,reliably leads to ignition woe,due to inertia being robbed.

I can't believe they have sold more than 6 of them.

No doubt, I can't believe even I got sucked into this hype.

Originally Posted by X Factor

I used to turn necks.(grin)

Your exposing all my past sins today ain't ya.

[Goose 11]

I've used different ammo through the seasons (last - this) all factory, Remington, Winchester and Federal. All types had the problem.

I do have a hammer extension - so that's a possibility.

What is an "oversized hindge pin" and where do I get one?

Originally Posted by Goose 11

What is an "oversized hindge pin" and where do I get one?

Don't do it. But if you so desire. Go to a gunsmith and have him match that hole to the hinge. But again, I will stress, I have been down this road, and ended up with a 1100 dollar poke stalk. Sub 0.5MOA poke stalk.

[Goose 11]

O.k. anybody want a T/C Encore in .270?

Thanks for the help/advice guys, maybe I can sell it.

[OregonHunter5]

i guess im a little confused. i have a new encore. i have shot the .50 cal thus far. i just bought a .300 win mag barrel. i have heard lots and lots of great reports on these. are you saying there no good? i have a hard time believing this, again due to many happy customers. ??

[rem700man]

Originally Posted by Goose 11

I have a T/C Encore in 270. I have never switched out the barrel and up until last season it worked just great. A couple of times last season it "dry-fired" the cartridge had a dimple on the primer, but it didn't fire. It is happening again this season. I had to reload and take another shot to get a doe last weekend.

Has anyone else had these problems and do you know of any possible remedies?

Goose:
had the same problem with mine,,,,take the hammer extension off and take a flashlight and check your hammer over real well,,,my hammer was cracked and it finally broke last week,,,this has been a real problem with the encores and hammer extensions,,,quick fix= call t/c and tell them your problem,,,they will send you a prohunter hammer and just replace it yourself or take it to a local gunsmith,,,,,i have had my encore 5 yrs and would'nt trade it for anything! heres a website ,,,this guy knows encores inside and out,,,theres alot of good reading on how to tweak your gun for the best accuracy.Mike Bellm Custom TCs