Had a weak moment

[.375 Hawk]

The dreadful Encore sickness has made it's way into my Browning Safe.  I am not sure how long the Encore FLU lasts but...  The stainless Pro-Hunter #1870 frame with Flex-tec stock is  just what the doctor ordered to tame the brutal recoil from the 17 HMR.
Now if the rain would stop I could get out to the range. I guess the few shots in the back yard will have to hold me over.
The barrel is a stainless 24" with sights #4286.  The bore from the  T/C factory was very dirty. I just ordered a .17 cal brass jag for my .17 cal ProShot cleaning rod.  No matter what i tried, could not get a patch to go down the bore without a jag.   (Did not want to hurt the bore.)
Looks like this Encore will be fun though.

Eddie

[Slowpoke Slim]

If it shoots as good as my factory TC Contender barrel, you will be very happy with it. Mine likes the Hornady vmax loads best.

[Hopalong7]

    I'm like Slim, I've got a 14" and 21" Contender barrel and they both are almost boringly(is that a real word?) accurate.  Hornady V-Max shoots sooooo good, I've never tried anything else.  But your are right...the recoil is brutal .
GOOD SHOOTIN', Walt

[Ladobe]

I'll tell you what is brutal with these 17 rimfires... I unpacked all my HMR and HM2 ammo today from the recent move.   Didn't know when I bought a lifetimes supply of both that I was going to move the HMR twice and the HM2 once.   I won't move them again though.   If they don't get shot they're my sons problem.