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lucytuma
Optics Jedi Knight Joined: November/25/2007 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 5389 |
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Posted: April/27/2008 at 18:34 |
Hey Guys/Gals, Does anybody have any experience with the T/C prohunter rifle? I'm just curious as to how they perform, I have seen them extensively on TV but, never in the field, what's the hype?
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Fbuckshot
Optics GrassHopper Joined: February/17/2008 Status: Offline Points: 21 |
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I've got the Advantage Camo SS version in .308. Shots Gunsmithing did a 3 lb trigger job for me. Topped it off with a Burris Signature Select 3X12-44mm Posi-Loc. It shoots several commercial loads to sub-MOA. Needless to say, I love it.
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martin3175
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/19/2005 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 3773 |
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Yup--I have 2 stainless frames and several barrels. I currently have a 223, 12ga smooth bore I use occasionally for trap ( with an adjustable choke- works surprisingly well ) , 2 x 50 cal blackpowders, 12 ga slug , and 308 HB . I traded out the hinge pin and hammer springs for units from Bellm .... http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/index.php
The 1x over hinge pin helps eliminate any movement between the frame and barrel. These mods proved especially helpful in the consistency department for my blackpowder barrels ( both like 130gr 777 pellets and 250 gr T/C easy glide sabots --1.5moa ). One has a walnut stock which I had a limbsaver added ( needed it ) , while the other wears the prohunter camo stock. I haven't spent too much range time with the 223 , but the 308 HB seems to shoot just about whatever I have fed it well, and luckily enough it shoots 1 inch groups at 100yd.s with inexpensive Winchester 150gr Power Point plus factory loads.
I plan to grab a 45/70 Khatadhin barrel next and set it up for bear. Should be a bit of a kicker--fun stuff. Overall, I really like the Encore. It is no longer is alone in the switch barrel genre, but certainly does set the standard. Edited by martin3175 - April/27/2008 at 21:25 |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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The Pro Hunter model is just an Encore with a slightly longer and fluted barrel, all the barrels and stocks etc interchange. I have several and they are a lot of fun. Bullberry makes the best barrels http://www.bullberry.com/
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martin3175
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/19/2005 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 3773 |
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Bulberry stuff is nice,,,,
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