Author Topic: STANDARD ENCORE VERSUS G2 CONTENDER (Read 1100 times)

JGREG · « **on:** August 03, 2007, 12:02:27 PM »

I AM CONSIDERING BUYING IN 50 CAL MUZZLE LOADER PRIMARILY USED FOR LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI WHITE TAIL MAYBE SOME CROWS, PRICE, HOW VERSATILE WHATEVER ALL INFORMATION APPRECIATED

Grumulkin · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2007, 01:59:41 AM »

If I were you, I would go with the Encore. The Encore can handle high pressure centerfire cartridges (in case you ever want a barrel other than a muzzle loader barrel) while the Contender can't.

The Encore and Contender systems are very versatile. You can easily swicth around barrels, stocks, grips, etc. to get a gun for any purpose you would need it for.

30-06man · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2007, 06:12:05 AM »

i would chose the g2 contender because it handles large enough cartage for anything in north America or the lower 48. the muzzle loader is a lot lighter and so is the rifle. they are both good guns i would choose it because of its weight now if i needed larger game cartage for dangerous game i would go with the encore

swampthing · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2007, 10:13:11 AM »

Choices choices. If you like them light get the G2, if you don't mind an additional pound and like them a little beefy get the encore. The encore is built/designed to withstand 300win.mag. type cartridges, where as you will stretch the frames on contenders/G2's if you attempted to fire .308win class cartridges. They are built/designed to fire lower pressure 45-70's.

30-06man · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2007, 11:47:08 AM »

no not .308. they have it in larger cartage than that. and its more like 3 pounds on the muzzleloader

JGREG · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2007, 04:22:33 PM »

I went on TCs website and could not find a 45 caliber for contender Is their one? thanks Jim

30-06man · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2007, 04:40:39 PM »

maybe for the g2 not sure on the contender

Keith L · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2007, 12:37:37 AM »

There are a bunch of .45 Contender barrels available on the used market. There is the ever popular 45 Colt/410 barrels in assorted lengths, I have a factory 45 Colt barrel (no 410) that is a good shooter, and there are 45 ACP barrels that show up fairly frequently. Lets not forget the 45/70 also available for G2 and original Contender as well. I really don't know what is out there for new barrels, but you can look that up yourself on the TC webpage.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2007, 01:51:24 AM »

Without a doubt the Encore over the G2. The G2 is still on a contender frame and is limited to certain pressures. Why not get a gun that can go up to the 375 H&H or 416 Rigby.

wiley · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2007, 04:49:16 AM »

Contender/G2 will work with 45 Win Mag

JGREG · « **Reply #10 on:** September 03, 2007, 03:08:48 PM »

Got the g2 contender in 45 cal muzzleloader I do not know which rifle barrel next? Have not sighted in yet but going to shortly thanks for the help

30-06man · « **Reply #11 on:** September 03, 2007, 03:39:28 PM »

i have the 45 in my encore. try the .308

pastorp · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2007, 05:05:21 PM »

He can't 30-06man, Its not available in the g2. He could go 30-30 or 7-30waters. Regards, Byron

30-06man · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2007, 11:07:44 AM »

30-30 then, they also have it in 45/70

Graybeard · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2007, 11:19:01 AM »

Quote from: Redhawk1 on August 07, 2007, 01:51:24 AM

Without a doubt the Encore over the G2. The G2 is still on a contender frame and is limited to certain pressures. Why not get a gun that can go up to the 375 H&H or 416 Rigby.

Cuz NOT EVERYONE feels they must have the biggest and baddest to do the job. For some of us adequate is just that adequate and the Contender has proven adequate on every game animal on earth all the way to the biggest.

30-06man · « **Reply #15 on:** September 05, 2007, 11:54:47 AM »

graybeard hit the nail on the head

Syncerus · « **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2007, 12:38:00 PM »

I would say that you should handle both and select the one the feels best to you. Sometimes we fall so in love with statistics that we forget what's really important. Buy the one that YOU like.

OLDHandgunner · « **Reply #17 on:** September 05, 2007, 04:04:24 PM »

The G2 over the Encore. The G2 is alot lighter and easier to carry around. After a long day in the woods a couple of pounds means alot for an old man like me.

30-06man · « **Reply #18 on:** September 05, 2007, 04:30:41 PM »

the g2 is great. i am going to get one some day

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 06, 2007, 03:59:50 AM »

Quote from: Graybeard on September 05, 2007, 11:19:01 AM

Quote from: Redhawk1 on August 07, 2007, 01:51:24 AM
Without a doubt the Encore over the G2. The G2 is still on a contender frame and is limited to certain pressures. Why not get a gun that can go up to the 375 H&H or 416 Rigby.

Cuz NOT EVERYONE feels they must have the biggest and baddest to do the job. For some of us adequate is just that adequate and the Contender has proven adequate on every game animal on earth all the way to the biggest.

I think you missed my point again Graybeard. The Encore can go from mild to wild, I did not say everyone has to go up to a 375 H&H or a 416 Rigby, but the option is there. So don't get to excited big guy.

No where did I say anything about the biggest and baddest to do the job. They can get a 308, 30-06, 270 and other barrels that can't be used on a G2 frame, just makes more sence to me. But get what you want, I just don't like the G2 or Contenders like I use to.

I still choose the Encore over the G2, it is personal choice.