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Offline Tim50

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Encore 12ga Rifled Tube Question
« on: May 24, 2004, 10:45:22 AM »
Has anyone used one of these? What type of accuracy can you expext from this setup? Can you use the sabots without problem? Thanks for looking & I appreciate any input!.....
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Encore 12ga Rifled Tube Question
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2004, 03:06:18 AM »
Yes, I have one.  Although I haven't been able to put alot of rounds through it yet this is what I know so far.  Using a red dot scope I am getting 1.5" to 2" groups at 50 yards using Brenneke 3" KO Sabot loads.  I would translate this to 3" to 4" groups at 100 yards although I haven't had an oppourtunity to shoot it at this distance.  I have the red dot for turkey hunting and probably will use a more conventional scope with more magnification for deer hunting.  Everyone I've spoken with says unless you have a fully rifled barrel don't waste your money on the latest high tech high dollar sabots.  Something I found odd was with the red dot sighted in for slugs the turkey loads were hitting about 1 foot high at 25 yards so I have to sight in for each.  I actually recorded the number of clicks I have to move go go back and forth so this can be done now without firing a shot.  I have more shooting to do yet but I think it will be a good 100 yard deer gun.
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2004, 10:20:56 AM »
Gitzit,
      Thanks for the info!!! :D
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Offline Sandy Flakeman

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Encore 12ga Rifled Tube Question
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2004, 05:02:45 PM »
I have one in 12 gauge also.

Accuracy is great, under 2" at 50 yards .

I use Federal Premium 2 3/4" solid copper 3/4 oz Barnes Expander slugs @1900 FPS.  Total devestation on whitetail deer with rifle like trajectory out past 100 yards.

Note on recoil:  It's pretty fierce.  I replaced my wood stock with a Virgin Valley Kevlar stock.  The total weight is now under 6 pounds.  After about 8 rounds of target practice from the bench, recoil flinch can become a factor if you're not used to it.  I have a greenish/yellow bruise mark on my shoulder to show for 15 rounds fired last week.  

If you're sensitive to recoil, you may want to try a 20 gauge.
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2004, 11:10:41 AM »
I have the TC synthetic stock and put the Limbsaver recoil pad on it.  What a difference.  The Limbsaver is worth its weight in gold.  It is also available through TC this year.  TC part number 7847.  Highly recommend it.
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2004, 06:45:11 AM »
Sandy, are you referring to the rifled choke tube or do you have a fully rifled barrel?  I have the 12 gauge turkey barrel (smooth bore) with the rifled choke tube added.  I tried the Barnes 3/4 oz Expander this past weekend but it would not group at all.  I think the Expanders need a fully rifled barrel.
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2004, 01:43:58 PM »
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Sandy, are you referring to the rifled choke tube or do you have a fully rifled barrel?  I have the 12 gauge turkey barrel (smooth bore) with the rifled choke tube added.  I tried the Barnes 3/4 oz Expander this past weekend but it would not group at all.  I think the Expanders need a fully rifled barrel.


Yes, I have the fully rifled version.  Barnes expanders show exceptional accuracy.
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