T/C Encore.270
Can NOT stop grinning. Decided I needed a new rifle. Had to be one that I wouldn't need a gunsmith to repair or rebarrel. Was thinking about a 110 series Savage, but wasn't set on it. Knew I would know the one when i saw it. Hit all my favorite spots, without success. Got to the Heritage Guild in Easton Pa, and there she was. A lightly used Rochester production Encore, blued/walnut in .270 WCF. Got her out the door for $500.
Mounted a Bausch&Lomb 1.5x6 to get acquainted. Not enough eye relief. One does NOT creep up on a scoped Encore...
Anyway. With factory loads, Remington and Hornady American White tail ( both 130 grains), she shoots about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 for 3 at 100. My first few reloads are generally under an inch. I haven't done any of the suggested mods, so these are bone stock results.
Replaced the B&L with a Leupold VX1 3x9. Much better eye relief...
I'm looking forward to getting more barrels/calibers for this one. Very fine rifle and I'm looking forward to wearing a lot of finish off her.