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Offline IATRKYHNTR

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« on: December 27, 2005, 01:09:59 PM »
I received a 15" .22-250 barrel my Encore from my father for Christmas. I'm wanting to mount a scope on this barrel, and maybe the 209x50 muzzle loader barrel to. I've always used Leupold mounts on my bolt action rifles, and have no problem with using them, But I thought maybe some of you might know of a better  :?:  mounting system for the Encore. I tried searching for this on here, but had no luck.

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« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2005, 01:25:12 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2005, 01:33:22 PM »
I like to use a Weaver base with Burris Signature Z rings on light recoiling calibers.  Gives flexibility in the scope position.
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« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2005, 02:49:22 PM »
Weaver base, Burris Zee rings.
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« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2005, 03:42:26 PM »
Get a Leupold, Burris, Beuhler, or other quality steel base and rings for your barrels.  

Here are just a few currently on EBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Thompson-Center-Contender-Scope-Base-and-Ring-Set_W0QQitemZ7206476038QQcategoryZ73948QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Burris-Thompson-Contender-Scope-Base-Mount-LNIB_W0QQitemZ7207613109QQcategoryZ52511QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The aluminum bases and rings are ok for light recoiling guns that won't see extreme weather.  My hunting barrels have the better steel bases and rings.

Just my opinion after lots of years and a bazzilion barrels.

Steve   :D
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« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2005, 03:57:19 PM »
Here you go.  Down in the TC classifieds.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=80125


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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2005, 01:18:13 AM »
I have to go with the Warne.  :D
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« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2005, 11:52:38 AM »
Thanks for the info guys.... It's always nice to get straight forward answers! Gotta love this site.

Nate
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« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2005, 11:54:48 AM »
I use the Redfield 3-ring system on my Contenders.  I don't know if they make one for the Encore or not.  Although the 22-250 doesn't have much recoil, you may purchase another barrel sometime that does produce recoil.  The 3-ring system has held 'scopes in place on my 445 SM and it does have recoil.  2-ring systems didn't even come close to holding the Burris in place.  Just a thought.  Good-luck...BCB
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« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2005, 12:12:11 PM »
I gotten most of my Contender & Encore scope mounts from Thompson/Center via Fox Ridge Outfitters.  I tried Leupold quick detach mounts for a .375 H&H Mag. barrel and they shot loose; I've never had a problem with Thompson/Center mounts.  Of course with calibers with less recoil, other mounts might work just fine.
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« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2005, 12:51:37 PM »
From what I understand, T/C mounts are Warne's w/the T/C name and a bit higher price tag - to me, both are quality mounts. The one improvement might be two more screws for the "heavy recoiling" calibers. But then T/C would also have to comply or the holes in the base would be useless.
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« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2005, 12:06:56 PM »
Another question for y’all... Does the Contender and Encore barrels have the same screw spacing for the scope bases?

The reason I ask this is a friend of mine bought 3 SS dual dovetail Leupold mounts at an auction and offered to sell them to me for what he has in them. I looked on Leupolds web site and saw they have different part numbers for Contender and Encore mounts.

Thanks,
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« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2005, 02:17:29 AM »
Don't forget to also consider barrel diameters which I think are not the same between the two types...
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2006, 03:50:12 AM »
Yes, the hole spacing is the same but barrel diameter is not.  You can attach an Encore mount to a contender barrel (I've done it by misstake), but you'll notice the sides of the base hanging out in mid-air.  I doubt the screws are long enough to engage if you try a Contender base on an Encore.  :(  Walt
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2006, 12:16:59 PM »
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