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Offline kyelkhunter3006

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Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« on: April 11, 2007, 02:38:37 PM »
How do you like the thumbhole stock compared to the regular buttstock?  Yeah, I thought that I'd cured myself of "encore-itis" but obviously I haven't......   I guess the best way to cure an Encore hang-over is with the hair of the dog that bit me, right?   :D
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2007, 02:45:54 PM »
FWIW, I shot thirty 270gr rounds thru my 375H&H from the bench last week with the Prohunter t-hole stock, of course I have 4½lbs of lead shot in the stock to tame recoil ;D, but it wasn't uncomfortable at all, from all I've read of others on the t-hole TC stock and other t-hole stocks, since the trigger hand and arm becomes part of the weight of the rifle, t-holes are great at recoil reduction.

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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2007, 04:11:29 PM »
Two of the three Encores I own have thumb hole stocks. I love them.  ;D
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2007, 01:21:33 PM »
I find my synthetic t-hole not as secure or rigid compared to the reg. stock. It seems to bend from side to side even when  tightened up with the bolt?
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2007, 03:33:49 PM »
Maybe the interior of your stock is damaged??  I checked one out today at a store, felt great in the hands and very comfortable in the firing position.  BUT, with my small hands, I couldn't easily cock the hammer unless I completely removed my hand from the grip....  I'll have to think about it some more.
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2007, 05:54:15 PM »
Well I just re-installed the T-hole stock...it's as snug as a bug  ???
Oh well, now back to the range I go ;)
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2007, 02:24:06 AM »
Maybe it wasn't fully seated on the stud........
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2007, 09:09:04 AM »
I just got one of the Pro Hunter thumb hole stocks, haven't installed it yet. Will let you all know when I do..........
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2007, 01:47:30 PM »
I have a thumbhole on my Encore 209X50 and really like it---------I think I shoot better with it also!!!
Just my two cents
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2007, 04:07:57 AM »
I recently purchased an Encore Pro Hunter in SS with the Realtree thumbhole stock and it's the best feelling rifle I've ever owned! I can't wait to get into the deer woods this Fall! It's a bit thicker in the palm area that my Omega thumbhole but I like the overall feel of the gun better in my hands. Best of luck to ya with your new rifle
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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2007, 09:17:01 PM »
I really like mine.  I find I can hold and shoot better with it.  Tom.

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Re: Who shoots an Encore with the thumbhole stock???
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2007, 05:26:59 PM »
I've been using my Pro Hunter thumb hoke stock on my Encore with 243, 260, 25-06 and 280 barrels. Works great, recoil is less 4 sure re. Just put on my BP Encore barrel to sight it in for the coming deer season.
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