how about the T/C handguns?
12-15-2004, 09:52 AM
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how about the T/C handguns?
I have been pondering one of the T/C handguns. Does anyone shoot one of them. Also how much would I expect to buy one for? I know they aint cheap... are they worth it? Seems like it would be neat to have such a small package in the woods, but still have 200 yard capabilities. What caliber...I love my .243 rifle, so I was thinking of that or maybe .308 because i bet they kick like a mule. Gimme ur opinions.
12-15-2004, 11:15 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NW Ohio , 5 min from Ottawa National / Magee Marsh
Posts: 2,051
RE: how about the T/C handguns?
You are talking about a Encore not the Contender G2.
I use a Encore in 7-08 for deer and the recoil is not bad ,I strongly recomend ear plugs for the muzzel blast .
My gun/load shoots about 1 1/2" at 200 yds off sand bags with the Bushnell 2X6 x32 scope
I can not do that from the stand but it is a true 200 yd deer gun
Not sure of the price for a complete gun I bought a recever and barrels and rifle barrels and rifle stock at different times
Worth it you bet for the litness alone and the looks you get draging out your deer from the deerless hunters
I use a Encore in 7-08 for deer and the recoil is not bad ,I strongly recomend ear plugs for the muzzel blast .
My gun/load shoots about 1 1/2" at 200 yds off sand bags with the Bushnell 2X6 x32 scope
I can not do that from the stand but it is a true 200 yd deer gun
Not sure of the price for a complete gun I bought a recever and barrels and rifle barrels and rifle stock at different times
Worth it you bet for the litness alone and the looks you get draging out your deer from the deerless hunters
12-15-2004, 09:20 PM
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Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
Posts: 11,474
RE: how about the T/C handguns?
I have the G2 contender. So far I just have a carbine barrel in 45-70. The G2 carbine is a very light handy gun to use. It will use all of the Contender barrels and fore ends. The gripes will not interchange with the contender. Check out FoX Ridge Outfitters for all the options. Great guns.
12-16-2004, 12:03 AM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: central Ky
Posts: 601
RE: how about the T/C handguns?
I hunt with Encores and Contenders and I've become addicted to them!! I have Encore pistol barrels in 22-250 and 308 and both will shoot sub MOA off sandbags with the right loads. As for the recoil of the 308, some might say its too much but it don't bother me any. I've got a 45/70 barrel for the Contender frame so the 308 is almost a ***** cat.lol With a lot of practice, the T/C is definately a 200+ yard deer gun. Like johnch said, get a good set of ear plugs. My 45/70 has the "muzzle-tamer"(brake) on it and it'll wake the dead!!!!
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12-26-2004, 03:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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RE: how about the T/C handguns?
I hunt Deer with My Encore in 45/70 and I love it. Well worth the money. I think I paid under 3 for the frame and another 250 for the barrel. And another 250-300 for the scope and mounts. Money well spent.
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