The 150 grains of Pyrodex and 295 grain Powerbelt out of my Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter 50 Cal and Gold Ring Leupold VX-3 2-8x36mm took out the center of the practice target at 100 yards. On this trophy 11 … Continue reading
As I mentioned in an earlier test on the TC Encore Pro-Hunter Rifle, the first rifle bench-rest test produced a one inch group with H4350 Powder and Sierra 150 grain bullets making a fine group. But I believed that this … Continue reading
A few days ago I cleaned the barrel and was impressed with how fast the barrel cleaned. Today, I fired new loads with 165 grain Nosler Partitions using 58 grains of IMR 4350. This is supposed to be a fast … Continue reading
If you are following my TC Encore Pro-Hunter testing, I received the TC Encore Pro-Hunter as a muzzle loader and wanted to test a rifle barrel with it. It requires the shooter to punch out the hinge pin after removing … Continue reading
I have just received the 30-06 barrel and forend for testing. Nice packaging! I tried to swap the barrel of the muzzle loader which requires you to tap out the hinge pin which I did with a wooden dowel. I … Continue reading
Below this article is the detail Physical Exam on the T/C Encore Pro-Hunter Muzzle Loader. In this article: This afternoon, I went to the range to get the rifle and Leupold VX-III on paper. I tried a shot with the … Continue reading
Just like my doctor checking all my vital signs, looking in the nooks and crannies in a physical exam, I am doing the same but with a new rifle and detailing my findings. The T/C Encore® Pro-Hunter™ Complete Rifle has … Continue reading
The TC Encore Pro-Hunter Rifle with 50 cal. muzzle loader barrel arrived at my local FFL dealer fully assembled and ready to shoot. This Pro-Hunter model can also change barrels to center-fire ammo. I have a 30-06 barrel on its … Continue reading
I have had a hankering to test a TC Encore® Pro Hunter™ Centerfire Rifle, not just the muzzle loader version! Accordingly, I made some calls and we are going to test and evaluate one that is set up for Muzzle Loading … Continue reading
Here in New Hampshire Muzzleloader season is almost upon us and it is tough to just get to see deer in my sights. I want the gun to go boom on the first shot! The T/C Encore does that with … Continue reading