« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??  (Read 1148 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline mnmgri4

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Posts: 2
TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« on: October 12, 2006, 06:42:34 AM »
I had an Encore a couple years ago and no longer have it.  I am going to buy one again and can't decide between the Pro-Hunter or the original Encore.

If you had to choose, which one would you pick and why ??

Any comments good or bad will help my decision.

Thanks in advance !

Mike
Logged

Offline Two Bears

  • Trade Count: (10)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 537
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2006, 07:30:49 AM »
Well if you got rid of the Encore to start with, I would buy the Pro hunter Encore then. ;)
Logged
HAVING A LIBERAL ALONG IS LIKE LOSING 2 GOOD MEN

Offline Redhawk1

  • Life time NRA Supporter.
  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (78)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10748
  • Gender: Male
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2006, 07:37:14 AM »
I would go with the pro-hunter. I have both and I find the pro-hunter a nicer set up. Both shoot very well for me, but the added features of the Pre-hunter make it a better choice in my opinion.
Logged
If  you're going to make a hole, make it a big one.
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom

Endowment Life Member of the NRA
Life Member NA

Offline K.K

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • A Real Regular
  • ****
  • Posts: 533
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2006, 02:44:53 PM »
Does anyone know if the swing hammer will be available to retrofit an Encore?  I have an hammer extension that has caused mis-fires.
Logged

Offline Redhawk1

  • Life time NRA Supporter.
  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (78)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10748
  • Gender: Male
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2006, 05:09:27 PM »
Quote from: K.K on October 12, 2006, 02:44:53 PM
Does anyone know if the swing hammer will be available to retrofit an Encore?  I have an hammer extension that has caused mis-fires.

You will need to send it to T/C and have them do the switch.
Logged
If  you're going to make a hole, make it a big one.
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you,
Jesus Christ and the American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom

Endowment Life Member of the NRA
Life Member NA

Offline Tracker

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 117
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2006, 09:51:06 AM »
I just went thru this and went with the standard Encore.  My only reason was that I did not like the quick release breech plug set up.  had a hard time dealing with the very thin barrrel at the breech.  I fall alot in the woods and was afraid of bending the barrel.  probably a stupid reason but that was me.  Fluted barrel looks cool but has no effect on a ML barrel.  Stock is cool but I have heard of the Pro HNTR stocks cracking.  hammer was cool thoiugh but now that TC ofers a conversion I can do that if I want.   
Logged

Offline rks1949

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 311
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2006, 03:58:19 PM »
The fluted barrel helps cut down on the weight. The gun balances very well,and is an easy carry gun. I haven't heard of any stock failures,I've shot a lot of 120gr. loads through mine so far,and no problems. ;)
Logged
UNCOMPENSATED ENDORSER

Offline encore4me

  • Trade Count: (2)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 85
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2006, 02:28:21 AM »
 I have never heard of stock failures. I have the regular Encore and love it, but I would get the new ProHunter for the added features. They say the breach is difficult at first but once you get the hang of it it is wounderful.




Matt
Logged

Offline lokewolf

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 7
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2006, 08:29:54 AM »
Quote from: K.K on October 12, 2006, 02:44:53 PM
Does anyone know if the swing hammer will be available to retrofit an Encore?  I have an hammer extension that has caused mis-fires.

www.tcarms.com  they have a notice to send in your encore frame (frame only) for $69.95 to get the old hammer replaced with the new swing hammer that the Pro Hunter Encore has.
Logged

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43301
  • Gender: Male
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2006, 08:35:27 AM »
Here's the direct link to the swing hammer conversion notice.

Tim

http://www.tcarms.com/customerService/
Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain

Offline victorcharlie

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3573
Re: TC Pro-Hunter or Encore, what would you choose ??
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2006, 01:57:13 AM »
The Pro-hunter muzzleloader barrel will fit on a standard Encore frame.  Anything you can put on a prohunter you can put on an Encore.
Logged
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Tolerance in the face of tyranny is no virtue."
Barry Goldwater
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »