Johnmorris. For Use Only With .50 Caliber Thompson/Center Triumph Rifle Using a Bullet as Listed Below Use a #209 Shotshell Primer. The T/C Icon has an ergonomic, aluminum pillar bedded, free-floating stock. Of which, both mean nothing to the accuracy and performance of the Encore. After some internet research I learned a few key points: The Vitals. Stainless that. After numerous calls to TC attempting to get the accuracy problem fixed, I ended up pulling from my past experience in ballistics, accuracy and marksmanship and ended up solving the problem myself. It simply tightens into place so there is no rotation nor drifting from side to side. Using proper ammunition, the Thompson Center Compass in the hand of a trained shooter can achieve 1 - 1.2 inches groupings at around 100 yards. After some practice, I was printing three-quarter inch groups with the .30-30 Win. TAGS. Western Massachusetts. Here is an innovative roll crimp design and product of Nick Ross. Factory Encore Barrels TCR Barrels 3RD Party Contender and Encore Barrels Scopes for TC's Bases, Rings, Stocks and Grips TC Links Contact Ed's Contenders Email Ed at edstc@cox.net : HOT NEW ITEMS : Barrels priced @ "Call" may not be in stock at all times. Sometimes you want a gun that you can "spray and pray.". Accura PR-- NONE are prepped, have only seen a few. Cecil's most extreme example was when his pin had slid all the way to the side of the fore-end causing his.22-250 barrel to shoot 12" right. By comparison, your favorite centerfire .270 or .30/06 has a twist of 1 in 10 inches. In 2016, at the height of the budget bolt-action rifle wars, Thompson/Center released its $400 Compass rifle. 1. The Galati Gear Pistol Pouch and T/C G2 Contender | A Perfect Fit; Bellm Protocol For Single Shot Accuracy! Thompson Center Encore Pro: Best Single Shot Rifle for Deer Hunting. The QLA at the end of the barrels are often drilled off center and causes nothing but problems with conical bullets. We also use the standard recessed and fully threaded breech plug (made by T/C for . Or Doesn't : Concise, well written information on accuracy requirements for break open action firearms. Guys I am an avid savage fan, have several savage centre fires from model 10's, 12's in LRPV and F Class. TC Encore 300 mag accuracy problem. My 45-70 in the G2 carbine is a thumper with any kind of decent load. If you get the big calibers, they will kick. WLR primers and new Winchester cases. I have to say that the gun cleans really well between shots so the Blachorn is impressive regarding fouling. Should you find yourself in the market for a budget hunting rifle, take a look at the Compass options available. Here at NORTH AMERICAN MUZZLELOADER HUNTING, we shoot the 300-grain Scorpion PT Gold more than any other bullet. This is why many modern muzzleloading rifles have a twist rate of 1 in 28 inches or thereabouts. Discard the patch. Thompson Center Compass. b/t PH and Encore IMO is the PH has a 2 inch longer barrel (that supossedly means better accuracy due to more powder burn blah, blah, blah, non factor to me) and the "Speed breech" on the PH compared to the screw out on the Encore. TC Encore Accuracy Locker Hinge Pin. The original Compass was, for the most part, a good gun that featured a three-lug bolt and a 5R rifled barrel. This is what you see when turning many of the factory barrels between centers. Apr 26, 2007. Weight: 7.2 lbs. The Pro Hunter has a hammer that can be swung 90 degrees for easier manipulation with a scope installed, and synthetic panels in the grip and inserts in the stock make it soft shooting. The Experiment Every Contender (and Encore) Shooter Should Perform : . Jan 14, 2012. That all said, here are five things you need to know about the G2 series. Jakes10mm. I had a similar problem with my T/C in .35 Whelen. The slower rifling of older blackpowder rifles gets to be a problem with longer conical bullets, which need a faster spin to stabilize for best accuracy. Of interest to whitetail hunters is the Venture Weather Shield version. Accura MR-- some are, some aren't-- MINE already was so I installed a peep/globe combo and it was a PITA. 1. Available at the Reloaders Network Store, if you are in the market for a roll crimper for your slug loads, take a look at this. It was still a surprise to many in the industry, though, when T/C launched a bolt-action rifle named the Icon into an already-crowded marketplace. Thompson Center (T/C) is very popular with sport hunters throughout the United States. The design is to prevent any side to side movement and stop the pin from rotating. It has become my "go to" barrel. Working up a loose powder load for a Colorado elk hunt this September. The T/C Encore 209 x 50 . Quick View. Turkey Hunting with your T/C Encore Pro Hunter | Top Tips & Practices; Your Thompson Center Schematics - In One Place; The G2 vs The Contender; The TC7599 ProHunter Creedmoor Barrel | Pro's Review; T/C Catalog | Stay Up-To-Date 08-16-2006, 08:09. The firs. The Locker-Pin is machined from hardened 4140 Chrome Moly. Shooting T/C Omega "Dream Season" -- started with Powerbelt 338 platinum over 90 grains of Blackhorn 209, using CCI Magnum 209 (209M) Shotshell Primers. My most accurate Encore handgun barrel is a 15" ported .338 GNR. The Accuracy Locker Hinge Pin replaces your factory hinge pin with no modifications to your frame or barrel. ammo and after about 12 shots had a nice 2" group at 100 yards. Though listed as 8.25 pounds, the tested model is actually substantially lighter at 7.5 pounds, unloaded. Location. At 100 yards, three-shot groups averaged from 1.68 inches with Remington 55-grain pointed soft points to 2.63 inches with Federal Gold Medal 69-grain . I took a smallish South Texas doe at 204 yards. Overall length: 41". 35 Whelen Encore accuracy. Famous for their break barrel Contenders, that evolved into to the beefier Encore action that the Pro Hunter uses, TC's rifles are known to be great quality and targetted towards hunters. 230 grain HP/XTP bullets with a Harvester chrusher sabots and Winchester 777 primers. A shotgun for waterfowl or a military weapon that will take out the target with minimal aiming necessary. It is well-balanced, great handling, has an exceptional trigger and is ridiculous easy to use. The information all Thompson/Center Firearms owners need For: Accuracy - Longevity - Reliability: Finally! I shoot an Endeavor. As mentioned above, my sample was a rifle chambered in .223 Remington with a 26 inch barrel. In the valley of the Dry Fork in Western KY. My buddy and I are experienced reloaders. Sometimes you want a gun that you can "spray and pray.". IN STOCK. The T/C Arms FX Muzzleloader may look like all the other Encore and ProHunter firearms, but don't be fooled. .50 Caliber Rifle. Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter: Best FeaturesWith hunting season around the corner, some of you are likely in the market for a new hunting rifle. 1. Last edited: Jan 14, 2012. Nov 8, 2011. "Think rain, snow, mud — all of that is what Weather Shield is designed to protect against," says . 1: Mounting a scope to there provided scope base with most scopes (mine being a Bushnell Banner) With the scope mounted in standard weiver style scope rings at its rear most position you need to reach . Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, precision, and the materials necessary to enhance accuracy. A shotgun for waterfowl or a military weapon that will take out the target with minimal aiming necessary. As the name implies, it's an aluminum block embedded into the wood stock. I do not believe there is a better out of the box shooter than savage. I have two pro hunter one stainless and one blue. OT; Tel. $44.95. Still working on the 7mm-08 but it is getting there. TC Encore or Contender Action Job. I bought the TC Strike. LOCKER Hinge Pin for TC Encore and Pro Hunter. OAL of 2.20 ( just under normal OAL ( barrel likes this length) The pressure is under 33000 ( well below max) w/ about1864 fps and muzzle energy of around 2314flbs. Bore Dimensions Consistent to. Well get ready for a paradigm shift. It retains many of the Icon's features, but at a much lower price. . When loaded w/ 39.5gr IMR 4198 or H4198 (compressed load) 100.6%to 101% fill (over 90% burn very clean) 300 gr XTP Mag Hornady or 300gr JSP FN Sierra. Factor ammo, reloads with Sierra bullets (both 100gr and 117gr). Thompson/Center Arms Co. sprang to life in 1967 when Warren Center's design for a switch-barrel handgun met with the manufacturing capabilities of K.W. If the barrels are placed between centers in a lathe, the misalignment of the chamber from the center of the barrel is also quite evident, as is warpage of the barrel. In this video I go through the three things I hate about the Thompson center Encore.3. T/C hunters measure their year in trophies and food on the table. . Ruger No. Accurate information on why your T/C shoots well . If anyone shoots a T/C Encore you should benefit from a few tips I just learned. They are very accurate. The Impact is a home run for Thompson-Center Arms. Roll crimping is essential to the success of our shotgun slug loads. 2. : (866) 730-1614; Web: www.tcarms.com. Thompson Center Encore Pro: Best Single Shot Rifle for Deer Hunting. Hornady's and moved to 100 yards. Find More Posts by Johnmorris. All-Season Shooting Platform Pro Hunter XT. Email Address . Weighing only 5 lbs. This example has more accuracy than you can use, with a little help . I am trying to get a good confident zero with a new 300 Win Mag barrel and am having a few problems. The Springs2. Contact Thompson/Center Arms, Dept. The Innovative Nick Ross 4 Pin Shotshell Roll Crimper From TRN Store. After shooting another 8 rounds, I pulled a bore snake through the barrel, let it cool down good and adjusted the scope. Thompson Center Compass Rifle. 3. But the miniature T/C has a few operational differences and some cool features that make it one of the finest youth-specific rimfires on the market. That bullet is shown directly above, on the far right. The T/C Encore Pro Hunter starts life as a stock and frame combination. Upon stripping the Encore we observed that the butt stock was loose and the forend was rubbing quite hard on the receiver. Re: TC Encore .35 Whelen fixed!! After some practice, I was printing three-quarter inch groups with the .30-30 Win. . Dump in the pre measured powder charge. Iowa. You can order a Bergara barrel for it which does great with conicals and sabots. 9/18/2012. T/C Custom Shop Barrels Collectable Contender Barrels . also if memory serves your shooting to light of a bullet for the twist rate in the encore. # 4. Last year the hunting laws in Massachusetts changed so I decided that it was time to finally move up to an inline Muzzleloader so I ordered the TC Impact form Cabela's. Actually my wife bought it for me. .45-70 Govt. The forearm prevents the hinge pin from moving too much to either side. 10-25-2008, 08:14 PM. I shot it at the range just now and my first impression is disappointment. Send a private message to Johnmorris. Here is what I did: I started off using winchester Power Point 180gr. I fitted it with a leupold vari-x 3 and new Burris sig series z rings. The T/C Encore Pro Hunter platform gives you the most accurate shot for any game, year-round. You don't need the smoke to clear to know you took the perfect shot, but you . (58) Add to Cart. Call it a rebelious nature, but after hunting the PA public game lands the last 3 years, I'm tired of the rapid fire yahoos out there emptying their pump rifles at moving targets. Location. View Public Profile. chambered rifle at 100 yards, and drilling the bullseye at same distance with the pistol. Four different powder and multiple seating depths. I have a 15" 6PPC t/c barrel and corrections have been applied to it. 36-06 necked up. Then ran out to 100 yds -- first shot hit to right in the brisket. Photo: Scott Mayer. It is a used TC Pro-hunter barrel 28" long. . (30) I just picked up an Encore barrel chambered in 35 Whelen. It can cause ammo fitting problems. a Redfield 2.5-7X EER pistol scope was installed on the Encore for accuracy testing. Done. Caliber: 308 Win. I get good results from my 50 cal. The Icon's stock features the Interlok bedding system. If you are using a screen reader or other assistive technology and are having problems using this website, or if you have any other difficulties accessing this website . Using Blac^Powder & Break-O-Way Sabot Loads. It has the same profile, the same trigger guard, and the same stock design. 5. That said, the Encore is no different from other production guns. Whether the Encore has a $200 used factory barrel on it or a top notch $500 plus custom barrel on it, here are the basics that must be done to the system to get the best from it. 7,535. This is the 405 Winchester case necked down to .338. Nov 25, 2012. I remember years ago you could purchase the pin.They probably had alot of problems and decided to not sell them to the general public anymore. you need to be in the 200-250 range. 215. Accura v2 LONG RANGE-- about half and half as verified by CVA- Ive seen several in store (Scheels) that were tapped and heard that many ARE NOT. All of them. XTP™ Bullet. Capacity: 5+1 magazine. It has a few issues that I have found a fix for. Turkey Hunting with your T/C Encore Pro Hunter | Top Tips & Practices; Your Thompson Center Schematics - In One Place; The G2 vs The Contender; The TC7599 ProHunter Creedmoor Barrel | Pro's Review; T/C Catalog | Stay Up-To-Date I loaded up 225 gr Nosler Partitions and 200 gr Rem Cor-loks over Varget powder. Encore® & Encore® Pro Hunter™ Rifle Barrels, Weather Shield®, Fluted. and I have some 200 yard 3 shot groups that measure less than 1". Here are the specs for the 308 Winchester model: Model: Thompson Center Compass. We returned to the shop to find the problem with the gun and correct the trigger. 16SS Ft. Lbs. Nov 6, 2011 #12. Accuracy Products for the Encore 209X50 Muzzle Loader Info/Order 207-7003 Encore Seasoning Patches (100) Info/Order 207-7037 Encore Dry Cleaning Patches (100) Info/Order 207-9500 Bronze 45 Caliber Ramrod Brush (10/32 thread) Info/Order 207-8236 TC ShockWave Sabots .50 Cal 250 gr. I bought the 209 x 50 muzzleloader, shoots great. If the pin moves side to side or rotates, the point of impact will shift and accuracy will be effected. The Encores single-shot, break-action design brought unparalleled accuracy, especially in the hand gun space, which allowed for a pistol to have comparable rifle like accuracy. Roll crimping is essential to the success of our shotgun slug loads. The Encore is a break-action single-shot that makes switching calibers a breeze. #1/21. I did buy a new Contender barrel from the factory in 357 magnum, 12" Contender. The 7 mag barrel is very accurate with 200 yard accuracy usually around 1.5". The Galati Gear Pistol Pouch and T/C G2 Contender | A Perfect Fit; Bellm Protocol For Single Shot Accuracy! i "think" the twist rate is 1:10 and for 200gr or less you want a 1:12-14. #1. The problem: Pin movement side to side and rotation Most everyone who shoots the Encore has experienced pin movement at some time or another. Thompson/Center Arms Encore . It even functions like a Pro Hunter. When you're an every-season hunter, you deserve a gun built to keep up. I don't understand why all the accuracy problems with the Encore. The new pin fits all standard and Pro Hunter Encore barrels and frames. chambered rifle at 100 yards, and drilling the bullseye at same distance with the pistol. Great price on a great gun. Barrel length: 22". Here is an innovative roll crimp design and product of Nick Ross. Re: TC Encore .35 Whelen fixed!! I will be running the open Williams Fire Sights for this season and I will see . 4. A market leader in the Encore family of products, the Encore Pro Hunter XT is built for the ultimate hunter. . The Encore Pro Hunter had recently come out, and it was being chambered in one . January 23, 2007, 09:40 PM #13 . Been shooting a TC Pro Hunter for years now without one problem. Each one covers a potential need in most survival scenarios, particularly if you're looking to . 2-3 inch groups at 100 yards. The Thompson Center Encore's popularity came with the emergence of long range target shooting and handgun hunting. Nov 6, 2011 #12. golffreak Senior Member. . Richard VanH's 6BR Encore raises the accuracy bar for break-open rifles. #4. Remove the ramrod, flip the patch over and run the other side of the patch to the bottom of the barrel. The Innovative Nick Ross 4 Pin Shotshell Roll Crimper From TRN Store. . THank goodness they don't have it on the cartridge guns. They are very accurate. Cecil's most extreme example was when his pin had slid all the way to the side of the fore-end causing his .22-250 barrel to shoot 12" right. Thompson Tool. No doubt the closing of Winchester's New Haven plant encouraged the . With the casing at the top of the reloading press stroke, I screw down the. 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