Being new to this game, and after reading many posts here and other forums as well, it seems that the .50 cal has it over the .45 in the accuracy department. So I'm leaning with the T/C encore in .50 cal as like some of you guys, and was wondering why the difference between the two? You'd figure with the smaller diameter bullets, the .45 would be a much flatter shooting gun, hence more accurate as well. Will some of you diehards enlighten me on this. I'm planning on getting this gun during the summer months.

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I own several of both calibers and see little if any difference in accrucy, you just have to experiment and find the right load.

Sell

The encore is a good choice,I have the 50 and the 45,the 50 is a tack driver but the 45 you couldn't hit a bull in the ass with it.
If you will go to Pression Bullets web site you can find out alot about getting the right 45 cal.He suggests to get one with 1;28 twists for the 45,Encore is 1:20,He said T/C sent him a proto type in 1:28
I sent T/C an e-mail to see if they were going to change the twists this year but haven't received an answer. I haven't tried big heavy lead bullets in my 45 because I didn't buy it to shoot them,but I have tried many different bullets and powder loads fron 150 gr to 240 grs.
I haven't heard anyone else's opinion on the Knight's 45 disc after they changed the twist rate to 1:30 but he talks about going on a hunt and tested different rifles to take and the Knight with the 1:30 twists didn't make the cut.Maybe someone that has the Knight will post how it shoots cmopared to the 1;20 twists.I would like to know also.

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Herman, I know you like lighter bullets but you really should try the PowerStar 350 grain saboted bullets from splitfireguns.com in that .45 barrel. I was about ready to pitch mine until I started shooting that bullet.

While a flat trajectory makes hitting easier at uncertain ranges, flatness of trajectory has no relationship at all with accuracy. Accuracy depends upon the quality of the gun as well as how well you have developed a good load, and should be pretty independednt of caliber. However, in some jurisdictions, you have to use a .50 for game larger than deer.

Keep yore powder dry!!

Get the 50. There are a lot more items available in 50 than 45.

Get the 50. There are a lot more items available in 50 than 45.

I agree with 1950kid, get the .50cal.

Not only is there far more support for the .50cal guns, in terms of bullets and accessories, the .50's are just as accurate and can shoot bullets ranging from .40cal sabots to the big .50 conicals. This allows one a great deal of room to experiment with loads, and to taylor loads for any big game animal.

I shoot Precision Rifle QT .40cal (235grain) out of my Knight .50cal with outstanding results, both at the range and on deer.

Mike


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Thanks guys!! Sounds like T?C has a few bugs to work out of the .45, I was leaning with the .50 anyway!! I do like the option of being able to switch barrels with this gun, hence it's popularity I guess!!

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