Author Topic: T/C Encore Turkey barrel (Read 1039 times)

TurkeyCrazy · « **on:** October 19, 2003, 01:51:43 PM »

has anyone tried T/C's shotgun barrel for turkeys?

TnEncore · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2003, 11:02:43 AM »

I haven't but want to get one and try it. :-)

Bullseye · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2003, 05:48:40 PM »

I am thinking that it would make a good slug gun also. I do not use the rifled slug barrels because I refuse to pay $10+ for 5 slugs. I have shot many a deer with the $2-$3 a box slugs and I can afford to practice a little more. This would be a neat little barrel.

Buford · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2003, 01:10:20 PM »

I had to do it! I just ordered an Encore 12 guage turkey barrel - you're right, it does sound like fun to play with. I will let you know how the new toy does once it gets here. Who would you guys recommend to lengthen the forcing cone? Any other suggestions? Thanks

Rscout6945 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2003, 09:41:14 PM »

I currently have a turkey barrel for my encore and am pretty impressed with the accuracy. I have been able to get good results with Federal Premium 3" 1 7/8oz. load of #5's. I have taken a Maxima base and forward positioned it on the barrel and attached a Bushnell red dot scope to it with Bushnell factory rings that were supplied. I am using a Premos target as a reference but on it at 30 yards I was able to put 56 pellets into the center circle (about 5 inches wide) and 175 pellets total in all the rings (about 11 inches wide). I hope this info helps somebody.

CrusteeRusty · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2003, 02:52:55 PM »

I got one last year for the spring season and really gave it a workout.

I didnt find a problem with anything I put through it, but since I was given several boxes of the Rem hevishot I figured I would use them. Great groupings with that and the Winchester # 5's. For the heck of it I really tested it and shot upwards of 60 yards and still got 15 pellets in the kill zone. I couldnt imagine what an aftermarket choke would do. Great Turkey gun!!!!

I also have the 12ga slug barrel which i used this season so far. Great accuracy!! Used Win partitions and boy does it knock em down.

And to you Bullseye, I sighted my slug gun in at first with the Brenneke KO's...$3.50 a box at Dicks sporting goods. They shot great!!!! May be worth a try and give ya a reason to buy the Encore slug barrell:-)