Good deal?
11-28-2007 | 12:44 PM
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Spike
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Good deal?
I am considering the purchase of a T/C Encore 209x50 in stainless with a synthetic stock. A guy I know has one for sale because he is unhappy with the accuracy of the gun. He wants $375.00 for the gun with a Simmons 2.5x7 shotgun scope on it. I think the accuracy could be user error and I probably can work it out after reading different posts on the internet. Is this a good price for the gun? I have never researched it and just thought I might try my hand at muzzle loading if I can get into it for not a boat load of cash. Thanks.
11-28-2007 | 04:33 PM
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RE: Good deal?
ORIGINAL: jchpd203
I am considering the purchase of a T/C Encore 209x50 in stainless with a synthetic stock. A guy I know has one for sale because he is unhappy with the accuracy of the gun. He wants $375.00 for the gun with a Simmons 2.5x7 shotgun scope on it. I think the accuracy could be user error and I probably can work it out after reading different posts on the internet. Is this a good price for the gun? I have never researched it and just thought I might try my hand at muzzle loading if I can get into it for not a boat load of cash. Thanks.
I am considering the purchase of a T/C Encore 209x50 in stainless with a synthetic stock. A guy I know has one for sale because he is unhappy with the accuracy of the gun. He wants $375.00 for the gun with a Simmons 2.5x7 shotgun scope on it. I think the accuracy could be user error and I probably can work it out after reading different posts on the internet. Is this a good price for the gun? I have never researched it and just thought I might try my hand at muzzle loading if I can get into it for not a boat load of cash. Thanks.
11-28-2007 | 07:06 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Good deal?
I would buy it too! Probably just need to work out the right load for it... all ML's are different, as in they like different powder / bullet weights, types, and combinations.It is not unheard ofthe same brand and model of ML's will like different combinations.
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11-29-2007 | 09:57 AM
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If you don't purchase the Encore I would like to. Please forward my e-mail to the guy that has it if you don't want it. Thanks so much. Mike
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12-10-2007 | 01:34 PM
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Took the gun to the range this weekend. Started out with 100 grains pyrodex (2 pellets) using the TC Shockwave 300 grain sabot bullet. First 3 shots at 25 yards went through the same hole. Moved back to 50 yards and had the same results. The only thing I can figure is the guy I bought it from didn't clean it well or was using different bullets that the barrel didn't like. Either way, I got one hell of a deal for $375.00. Thanks for all the help. The loading and shooting advice from this board has been invaluable.
12-10-2007 | 08:24 PM
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Man, thats a tough break. 3 shots and only one hit the target[:@], I think you need to send me the gun and I will take care of it for you. 
lol.
All kidding aside sounds like you got a winner there. Good luck with it.
lol.All kidding aside sounds like you got a winner there. Good luck with it.