Author Topic: encore repeatability (Read 888 times)

deernutt · « **on:** December 01, 2005, 12:07:32 PM »

when switching from barrel to barrel how close do they hit ?i'm going on a hunt where it will be rifle for two days then switch to black powder for two days.i'm taking my new encore in 25-06 and 50 cal.but have never switched to see how close it hits.each barrel is sighted in but should i check zero on the muzzle loader or just switch and go huntin'?

Johnny Reb · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2005, 01:36:29 PM »

I just switch and go. Here in VA, when muzzleloader ends, gun season opens the following day. I killed one with the ML, and have killed two with the 7mm-08, the switch didn't seem to affect my zero. Good luck on your hunt!

deernutt · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2005, 01:50:57 PM »

thanks just wondering if the advertisement was for real or hipe.2min,2screws new gun.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2005, 03:43:36 PM »

I just switch and go. I have never had a problem with my zero changing.

Johnny Reb · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2005, 10:56:06 PM »

I'd say it's more like five minutes, at least for me. I always have a little bit of trouble getting the hinge pin back in, as well as getting the screws to line up and start. All in all it's fairly simple.

poncaguy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 02, 2005, 03:29:45 AM »

For a $500 rifle, I think they could have done a better job on their forends and screws......they could have made them BIGGER for ol' blind fumblers like me!

CT Bowhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** December 02, 2005, 04:15:13 AM »

I've swithced between shotgun, ML and rifle. No problems, dead on each time. It's actually like they say, truth in advertising :eek:

deernutt · « **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2005, 05:57:31 PM »

just got back from my hunt and i can say it is the truth. i got one deer with my rifle switched to th 50 cal and took another with no problem.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2005, 01:58:27 AM »

Quote from: deernutt

just got back from my hunt and i can say it is the truth. i got one deer with my rifle switched to th 50 cal and took another with no problem.

Congrats on the 2 deer.

Tn Jim · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:27:51 AM »

I can (and have) switched back and forth multiple times in one day just to see if my 7-08 and 209x50 would hold zero. Both did with no problem. Congrats Deernut!

Dave1 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2005, 01:39:46 AM »

Each barrel has its own firmly attached scope or sight system. Once you sight each barrel in and zero each to your sight in distance, it should not change. Nothing in the adjustments of the scope or sight system should change when you remove or re-install the barrel.

Provided the scope or sight system on each barrel is firmly attached, there should be no change in point of impact after changing barrels.

If you are unsure and want to reinforce your confidence, fire off a few rounds from each barrel at your sight in distance. Each should be dead on. Practise always helps us all.

Good luck.

Dave1