T/C Encore

bpslp1 · 02-24-2007, 10:30 PM

IJust Bought an Encore this year. I also bought the12ga Turkey Barrel 24" fiber opticsights. I was wondering if anyonecould tell me how well it preforms.and any advice on chokes and shot size.

tky1187 · 02-25-2007, 02:29 PM

I'd like to hear some input on this also cause i've been thinking about gettin a turkey barrel or even a muzzeloader shotgun barrel for my Encore.

hootnscoot · 02-25-2007, 03:43 PM

Gosh,

Not sure how the 12 guage works but I would like to hear as well cause I'm thinking of one. I already own an Encore rifle, bought one for tramping up and down the big hills of NorthCentral PA in the National forests and such, got the 7mm-08 cartrige. LOVE IT! Topped with a little Leupold 2-7x and its a DREAM to carry around. Shot four deer with it so far including the largest 8 point ever for me thus far.

I'm guessing your going to enjoy it. Consider a rifle barrel for deer or other. There is something to be said for getting used to same gun for all of your needs........

Have fun and let me know if anyone gets back some info on this one!

paintbrush · 02-25-2007, 07:23 PM

I picked one up last year in the 12 ga. camo version.I took 3 birds with it last year.I used the choke that was supplied with the gun.I patterned several different brands and shot sizes of shells. I was happiest with winchester 3"HV #6's.
The gun is great to tote around being so light,but it kicks like a mule with those 3" magnum turkey loads.I went and put a sims recoil pad on it and it helped tone down the kick some.

bpslp1 · 02-25-2007, 09:31 PM

reply to hootnscoot:
I purchased the heavy .300 win mag Barrel. Put a Nikon 3x9x40 prostaff on it. I love it so far. but all i've shot is paper so far. its a little heavy but not bad. No worse than my ruger m77 .300 win mag i had . THANKS and

Happy Hunting.

bpslp1 · 02-25-2007, 09:42 PM

Reply to paintbrush:

I have'nt got to pattern mine yet. but i figured it would kick like a mule. i order the wood stock thinkin it might be a little heavierand reduce some recoil but its not any heavier i don't think. i bought winchester #5 3" mag shells to try in it . thats what i shoot in my 870,may have to go to the #6 shot. THANKS

Happy Huntin

Tarheel Turkey · 02-26-2007, 12:39 PM

I have had one for two seasons now. I love it. Light weight & compact. I shoot the super Mad Max choke with Winchester Xtended Range #6's. This combo is great out to 45-50 yards. Also added a Bushnell Camo Scope & Limbsaver pad. I love the one shot challenge.

bpslp1 · 02-26-2007, 09:17 PM

I'm Having trouble finding choke tubes for mine. do they crossover with any other shotgun or do u just have to order them through T/C. I seen u use the mad max . i wanted the ported gobbling thunder.

THANKS
&
Happy huntin