Author Topic: Show us your Encore Pistols................. (Read 5342 times)

asquires2 · « **on:** December 28, 2009, 10:16:14 AM »

Ok fellas Ill be picking my Pro Hunter pistol up Wednesday .Lets see some pics of your Encore Pistols!

KYODE · « **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:27:29 PM »

in 2 of my favorite encore cartridges......

7mm-08.........

6BR...........

David D. · « **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:48:35 PM »

22Hornet 16-1/4" F.R.O. barrel

257X225IMP(aka257JDJ) 16" OTT barrel

22-250Rem. Factory 26" heavy cut to 14"

6.5X55S.M. 15" F.R.O. barrel

6.5X284Win. 16" MGM barrel

asquires2 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:52:37 PM »

I cant wait to get my baby ! She will be for mainly hunting but hopefully she will be a paper puncher too.

Jay HHI6818 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 28, 2009, 02:33:20 PM »

35-06JDJ

6.5MD JDJ

VVCG 6BR

asquires2 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2009, 03:39:57 PM »

Ive noticed some of you guys have 2 sets of rings , why is that other than it looks sweet?

David D. · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2009, 03:58:24 PM »

Quote from: asquires2 on December 28, 2009, 03:39:57 PM

Ive noticed some of you guys have 2 sets of rings , why is that other than it looks sweet?

Some cals. need em, the others its just plain cool looking!!!!

asquires2 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2009, 05:29:05 PM »

Quote from: David D. on December 28, 2009, 03:58:24 PM

Quote from: asquires2 on December 28, 2009, 03:39:57 PM
Ive noticed some of you guys have 2 sets of rings , why is that other than it looks sweet?

Some cals. need em, the others its just plain cool looking!!!!

Rite on !

asquires2 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 28, 2009, 05:32:33 PM »

Whats the twist rate on a TC barrel and I was also told that the lighter the bullet the less recoil you will have , Is this true?

David D. · « **Reply #9 on:** December 28, 2009, 10:27:27 PM »

Quote from: asquires2 on December 28, 2009, 05:32:33 PM

Whats the twist rate on a TC barrel and I was also told that the lighter the bullet the less recoil you will have , Is this true?

Twist rate varies between cals. Recoil will vary between bullet weight in some of you larger calibers. Take the 357Max. for example shooting 200gr. bullets will have more recoil than shooting 158gr. bullets.

Win 1917 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 28, 2009, 10:36:52 PM »

260 rem. Photo was taken before I finished the forend. It's darker and better looking now but no pics.

doc-and · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2009, 12:48:37 AM »

Here's my 14inch 6mmPPC by MGM with Georgia Jim wood, Weaver T36 Scope

Here's my 14inch 22lr Match by MGM again with Georgia Jim wood and Weaver T36 Scope

Here's my 14inch 5.7x28 by MGM again with Georgia Jim wood and a Burris 10xIER Scope

Here's my 15inch 22K-Hornet by FoxRidge Outfitters with Georgia Jim wood and a Nikon 6-16x Scope

Here's a 20inch 22BR by Bullberry with Georgia Jim wood

Here's my 15inch 308 Winchester with Georgia Jims and a Switf 2x Scope

docand

asquires2 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 29, 2009, 02:58:25 AM »

Quote from: David D. on December 28, 2009, 10:27:27 PM

Quote from: asquires2 on December 28, 2009, 05:32:33 PM
Whats the twist rate on a TC barrel and I was also told that the lighter the bullet the less recoil you will have , Is this true?

Twist rate varies between cals. Recoil will vary between bullet weight in some of you larger calibers. Take the 357Max. for example shooting 200gr. bullets will have more recoil than shooting 158gr. bullets.

Thats what I was told!

asquires2 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2009, 03:06:55 AM »

Quote from: doc-and on December 29, 2009, 12:48:37 AM

Here's my 14inch 6mmPPC by MGM with Georgia Jim wood, Weaver T36 Scope

Here's my 14inch 22lr Match by MGM again with Georgia Jim wood and Weaver T36 Scope

Here's my 14inch 5.7x28 by MGM again with Georgia Jim wood and a Burris 10xIER Scope

Here's my 15inch 22K-Hornet by FoxRidge Outfitters with Georgia Jim wood and a Nikon 6-16x Scope

Here's a 20inch 22BR by Bullberry with Georgia Jim wood

Here's my 15inch 308 Winchester with Georgia Jims and a Switf 2x Scope

docand

Doc I take it you really love your Encores, those are some beautiful pieces.

KYODE · « **Reply #14 on:** December 29, 2009, 03:45:23 AM »

lol!....just because mine might not be considered "beautiful".....doesn't mean i don't LOVE them dearly. $:-\$

consider them like a primered up ol hotrod. if you pull up beside in your fancy smancy model.....you better be ready to go

asquires2 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2009, 04:40:54 AM »

Quote from: KYODE on December 29, 2009, 03:45:23 AM

lol!....just because mine might not be considered "beautiful".....doesn't mean i don't LOVE them dearly. $:-\$

consider them like a primered up ol hotrod. if you pull up beside in your fancy smancy model.....you better be ready to go

Dont get me wrong yours are beautiful too as a matter of fact the Blk and stainless keeps drawing my attention. Its nice looking plus I wouldnt be afraid of taking it to the sticks. Thats what Im looking for . Is that a 15" barrel and what kinda forearm is that ?

doc-and · « **Reply #16 on:** December 29, 2009, 05:39:20 AM »

Yes I like the Encore platform, like the extra heft, but I have more Contenders and G2's then Encores

And Kyode you know we're all brothers under the skin in that we like the T/C's offerings.

docand

asquires2 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:36:49 AM »

Ok I havent actually put my hands on it yet but here she is in a 243.

steve708 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:38:46 AM »

Here is my favorite encore, it is a 7-08, mix and match hardware. It isn't fancy but it sure puts the game down!!

KYODE · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:42:51 AM »

both pictured are 15" barrels. the top one a factory 7mm-08 with laminate forend from tonysforendsandgrips.com.
the bottom one in black ware is a virgin valley custom 6br. the forend on it is just a factory composite rifle model with aluminum pillars added by a friend. both forends are actually aluminum pillar bedded to help float the barrels as much as possible. the only contact is at the screw attach points.

KYODE · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:45:27 AM »

that .243 is dandy asquires2 ! you should really like it. i had a 15" .243 for a while, but whittled away some of my encores. i kept the 6br. they are reasonably close performers.

asquires2 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:46:56 AM »

Quote from: KYODE on December 29, 2009, 11:42:51 AM

both pictured are 15" barrels. the top one a factory 7mm-08 with laminate forend from tonysforendsandgrips.com.
the bottom one in black ware is a virgin valley custom 6br. the forend on it is just a factory composite rifle model with aluminum pillars added by a friend. both forends are actually aluminum pillar bedded to help float the barrels as much as possible. the only contact is at the screw attach points.

I didnt know the rifle forearm would fit on a pistol, looking good! I just called around for some prices on a trigger and the best I found was $75 for a 2.5lbs trigger. How did you manage to get the rifle forearm to work?

asquires2 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2009, 11:55:02 AM »

Quote from: KYODE on December 29, 2009, 11:45:27 AM

that .243 is dandy asquires2 ! you should really like it. i had a 15" .243 for a while, but whittled away some of my encores. i kept the 6br. they are reasonably close performers.

Rite on , I had a Remmy 700 in a 243 and loved it but I was bound for trouble with it cause I couldnt hunt with it in a rifle so I got it in a pistol, TOTALLY LEGAL! I just hope it shoots as good as my Remmy.

kynardsj · « **Reply #23 on:** December 29, 2009, 12:25:26 PM »

Those are some fine Encores. Absolutely beautiful. I just have one silly question. Wouldn't you get into some trouble if the wrong somebody saw a barrel 16 inches or longer with a pistol grip on it ? I thought they had to have a rifle stock on them with that length. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

asquires2 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 29, 2009, 12:30:04 PM »

Quote from: kynardsj on December 29, 2009, 12:25:26 PM

Those are some fine Encores. Absolutely beautiful. I just have one silly question. Wouldn't you get into some trouble if the wrong somebody saw a barrel 16 inches or longer with a pistol grip on it ? I thought they had to have a rifle stock on them with that length. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Im thinking 16 and shorter for hunting

KYODE · « **Reply #25 on:** December 29, 2009, 01:03:25 PM »

you can use any length you want on a handgun. some states may not allow the same....such as ny i've heard.
you just can't use short barrels on a rifle.

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How did you manage to get the rifle forearm to work?

there are a few methods i can think of......
1....use an adapting hanger bar from a custom maker
2....have the barrel drilled for an extra hole to accomodate the rifle spacing(my 6br)
3....have a custom forend made(my 7-08) the laminate forend actually has all 3 holes to use either way

asquires2 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 29, 2009, 01:38:04 PM »

Quote from: KYODE on December 29, 2009, 01:03:25 PM

you can use any length you want on a handgun. some states may not allow the same....such as ny i've heard.
you just can't use short barrels on a rifle.

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How did you manage to get the rifle forearm to work?

there are a few methods i can think of......
1....use an adapting hanger bar from a custom maker
2....have the barrel drilled for an extra hole to accomodate the rifle spacing(my 6br)
3....have a custom forend made(my 7-08) the laminate forend actually has all 3 holes to use either way

OK I flipped through the net to find a hanger bar and from what Im getting Im gonna need a hanger bar for a factory barrel , could you lead me in the right direction to find it . What I found is , Im thinking , Ill have to order the forend with the bar.

KYODE · « **Reply #27 on:** December 29, 2009, 03:08:31 PM »

mmmmmm.....i believe mgm (match grade machine) is a board sponsor here, with a banner ad. ya can get one there.....or from their dad at "stratton custom". regardless, mgm can give you the info you need for a hanger bar.
the larger forearms are a major improvement to an encore handgun imo.

stubshaft · « **Reply #28 on:** December 29, 2009, 07:36:16 PM »

My 13" S&W 500 mag by MGM

stubshaft · « **Reply #29 on:** December 29, 2009, 07:40:42 PM »

Quote from: kynardsj on December 29, 2009, 12:25:26 PM

Those are some fine Encores. Absolutely beautiful. I just have one silly question. Wouldn't you get into some trouble if the wrong somebody saw a barrel 16 inches or longer with a pistol grip on it ? I thought they had to have a rifle stock on them with that length. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I have seen many Encore with barrels longer than 16" being shot as pistols. The only stipulation that I can find is that a RIFLE can have a barrel NO SHORTER than 16" with an overall length of more than 26".

This is my 50AK that I shoot as a pistol and a rifle.