Author Topic: New offerings from TC for 2005 (Read 1908 times)

Gitzit · « **on:** January 22, 2005, 07:12:54 AM »

Although I don't have a 2005 catalog from TC yet I did receive a new distributor catalog that has these new items.

Encore
Two new 26" blue heavy barrels in 6.8 Rem and .375 JDJ. I really don't understand these two cartridges in a 26" rifle barrel. The 6.8 Rem is a new round (.277) designed for AR type rifles. Factory ammo is a 115 grain bullet at about 2800 fps. Ballistically, the 270 Win makes much more sense in a 26" heavy barrel. The .375 JDJ is a pistol round that can't come close the the 375 H&H. Also new this year is a SS 24" barrel in 25-06.

G2
Two new 23" blue barrels in 17 HM2 and 6.8 Rem. Here is where the new 6.8 round does make sense as it fills the void between the 223 and 30-30. The 6.8 Rem will be a much more capable deer rifle out to 300 yards than the 223 or 30-30. Also a 50 caliber muzzleloading barrel for the G2. This one must be paper thin as I thought the 45 cal was a little on the thin side. Beware with heavy loads and the G2's light weight this one will kick like a mule.

New Hampshire · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2005, 10:12:05 AM »

And new from Fox Ridge this year you can get the .416 Rigby in the Encore :eek: .
Brian M.

Encore28 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2005, 02:39:50 PM »

Yeah-I have been trying all my contacts for the 2005 catalog to no avail!!!
I am always anxious to get my hands on the new catalog at this time of year-I am like a kid at Christmas!!!!

Encore28

bigbore442001 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2005, 03:28:39 PM »

Any information on the barrel length of the 50 caliber barrel? I wonder what the load data will be like?

Gitzit · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2005, 10:07:03 AM »

My catalog says the 50 cal muzzleloading barrel for the G2 is 24" long. That is the same as the G2 45 cal barrel. No other info available at this time.

htrjv · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2005, 12:53:24 PM »

Gitzit, does your catalog say the 6.8 barrel is available now, or is it a pre-order? Would you let me know? Thanks, Joe

BillBraithwaite · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2005, 07:58:53 AM »

I stopped in at Thompson recently and was told the new catlogs will be out in February. UPDATE! The 2005 catalogs are available. I picked one up today at the factory. (2/2/05)

huntswithdogs · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2005, 09:03:12 AM »

What really bites is the fact that they're now going to make the 25-06 in stainless. Before buying mine in blue, I had called Fox Ridge and T/C about getting one and was told that they were not and would not be available. OH WELL!!! Just another excuse to buy another frame and barrel. Wonder if my wife will understand??

HWD

Gitzit · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2005, 02:31:55 PM »

Joe, my catalog says the 6.8 is available now but you know how that goes.

htrjv · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2005, 03:57:03 PM »

Thanks Gitzit,

I stopped at one of my customers and he called his distributor. The barrels aren't in the pipeline yet. But the distributors have them priced out in their catalogs. So, I had him put one on his "want list" with his distributor. I figure it will be several months before I actually see it. Thanks for getting back to me. Joe

huntswithdogs · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2005, 09:26:32 AM »

Joe,

This past weekend,I talked to a dealer a our local gunshow about the new stuff that T/C is coming out with(see my above post). He said that he had one of the 6.8 barrels(he didn't say whether it was a rifle or pistol barrel) at his shop. He gave me his card with phone number if you want it. I don't know if I can post his number here with out getting into trouble,so PM me.

Robert

htrjv · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2005, 01:07:50 PM »

Robert, thanks for your offer. I'm getting the rifle barrel. John (my customer) called his distributor and has one coming for me when the distributor receives them. Now I'm trying to locate the ammo. Anyone know who, besides Remiington, is going to load rounds for this caliber? Joe

mbp708 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2005, 06:05:57 PM »

Most of the new barrels have been available at Midway. But alot of them are already out of stock.Mike

HWD, I know EXACTLY what you mean about the 25/06 bbl.

adirondacker · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2005, 09:05:26 AM »

new catalogue is supposed to be released beginning of feb.you can call t/c and leave your name and number on their machine.quickest way to get one.
603-332-2333 just have'to follow the prompts.

Encore28 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2005, 04:15:49 AM »

I finally got my hands on a 2005 T/C catalog yesterday (I haven't put it down yet-LOL :grin: ). There are a few new things available. To name a few the thumbhole buttstocks are available in walnut,black composite ,and camo composite.
They do have a few NEW accessories that are nice-mostly for blackpowder but some for the Contender and Encore.
If you do not have a catalog and would like me to look something up for you-No problem,I will be happy to.(Besides I woke up with it in my bed LOL

Take care
Encore28

mikemayberry · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2005, 05:29:31 AM »

Just in case Team TC ever looks into this forum to see what is being said (an excellent way to track marketing and customer satisfaction, by the way), I would add to the futures list that they should make more stainless steel barrels available. I think any new barrel they offer should be available either way and would sell to Encore owners who have heavily invested in their SS systems. Right now, it feels like we are left out of most new releases.

Thanks for listening.

Mike

Moe · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2005, 09:37:05 AM »

Yes I wanted a 250 Savage in SS for my Encore...no cigar.

htrjv · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2005, 01:56:40 PM »

While we're adding to the wish list. How about a left handed thumbhole stock for the G2, for us guys who shoot from the other side of the stock.
Joe