Encore .17 HMR

[Two Bears]

Well, now that T/C has a rim fire for the Encore, how do the .17 HMR barrels shoot?


OOPS 

[Two Bears]

Anyone shot one?

[Two Bears]

Oh come on now, lets hear the reports.

[Tracker]

Can I use a rimfire barrel on my Encore?

[Two Bears]

Here is T/C's web info on them.

http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/encoreRimfire.php

Click here for charts and specifications
RIMFIRE BARRELS FOR ENCORE® AND ENCORE® PRO HUNTER™
With the addition of rimfire barrels for T/C's Encore and Encore Pro Hunter, the Encore System is now complete.
 
No. 4862 Encore® Pro Hunter™, 28" barrel, Stainless, Fluted. No Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 17 HMR, Applicable Forends: 7569/7571
No. 4796 Encore® Pro Hunter™, 28" barrel, Blued, Fluted. No Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 17 HMR, Applicable Forends: 7569/7571
No. 4860 Encore® Pro Hunter™, 28" barrel, Stainless, Fluted. No Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 22 LR
No. 4797 Encore® Pro Hunter™, 28" barrel, Blued, Fluted. No Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 22 LR, Applicable Forends: 7569/7571


 
The Encore Rimfire Barrels feature a unique mono block design, which requires no alteration to the frame assembly. Available in 22 LR and 17 HMR.
No. 1799 Encore® 24" barrel, Blued, with sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 17 HMR, Applicable Forends: 7708/7704
No. 4286 Encore® 24" barrel, Stainless, with Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 17 HMR, Applicable Forends: 7708/7704
No. 1685 Encore® 24" barrel, Blued, with Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 22 LR, Applicable Forends: 7708/7704
No. 4278 Encore® 24" barrel, Stainless, with Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 22 LR, Applicable Forends: 7708/7704


 
No. 1693. Encore® 15" Blued Pistol Barrel, with Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 17 HMR
No. 1691. Encore® 15" Stainless Pistol Barrel, with Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 17 HMR
No. 1781. Encore® 15" Blued Pistol Barrel, with Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 22 LR
No. 1786. Encore® 15" Stainless Pistol Barrel, with Sights; Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts. 22 LR



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[Two Bears]

Nobody has tried one of these?

[Yel95]

I bought one of the 22LR barrel for the encore and it would print a 1/2" group at 50 yards with match ammo.  I sold it to get a 17hmr barrel nd have not got around to it yet.

[SlowLeadBullets]

How does the rimfire work?  Is the bore somehow off center , or what?

[kudzu]

Caution, If you get a rimfire barrel for your encore BE sure and NOT TO  DRY-FIRE IT. It will ping the chamber opening and TC WILL NOT WARRANTY IT.

[Yel95]

Its almost like a stubbed barrel.  The barrel itself is centerbore.  At the back of the barrel the chamber area itself is off-set.  Not the best looking but I'm about to get another one.  They are sure fun to have to practice with.