ProHunter Question

[huntswnm]

OK Guys,

About a year ago a traded a bolt rifle that I never shot for a brand new Pro Hunter Frame and forend.  I have been unable to get a barrel for it due to low funds, but looks like that may change here soon.  My question is should I stick with ProHunter barrels or does it matter.   I understand that regular Encore barrels will work on the ProHunter?  Just wondering if the ProHunter barrels are worth the extra money they charge for them or not.  Also haven't seen a lot of ProHunter barrels on the classifieds??

I also see a lot of people having problems on keeping consistency once a barrel is changed out due to how the fore end attaches and how much torque is used.  Is this something I will need to keep in mind with the ProHunter as well?

One last question....I can't remember which fore end it came with, will have to check when I get home.  How many different basic styles of fore ends are there and what can they be used with?

thanks
jeff

[yooper77]

T/C Encore Pro-Hunter offers:
-Engravings
-Swing hammer
-Fluting
-28" barrels
-Softer recoil pads

All T/C Encore and T/C Encore Pro-Hunter barrels are completely interchangeable with each other.

Visit this website to see all barrel, stock and forend configurations.
http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/encoreAccessories.php

I have an old T/C Encore that I bought in 1997, it has a crisp trigger, smooth hammer and trigger stop, I considered the new swing hammer, but I decided not to upgrade.

yooper77

[huntswnm]

Thanks for the information.

I undestand what the ProHunter brings as far as that stuff goes.  I didn't know if there was an advantage to sticking to the ProHunter barrels or not.  Looks like major difference is length and fluting?

jeff

[hogrdr]

Jeff

You get a little more velocity with the longer 28" barrel but other than that no difference other than fluting. Me I like longer barrel but it's just my preference. Besides my Pro Hunter isn't any longer overall than my old bolt action rifles. I have a 270 win. Pro Hunter barrel I wouldn't trade for 5 barrels but maybe I just got lucky and got a tack driver.

Fore arms mount the same Encore vs Prohunter so don't let that be a deciding factor on which barrel. My advise is buy what you like 24" 26" or 28" then have fun. Shoot it swap barrels and see if you need to worry about anything else.

Hog

[12ptdroptine]

As far as point of impact change...Yes that is a distinct possibility..It happened to me. I got the barrel studs with the quick release forend..But it isnt ALL the answer's. One has to look at what T/C advertise's. "A gun for all season's"... I had the impression ghange the barrel daily if you wanted. However the season doesnt change daily. So Now I have 2 frame's 1 Encore set up as my black powder and the pro hunter set up as a .20 gauge deer barrel... And with tax money I am buying another frame for my .223 barrel. My .20 ga puts 3 slug's in the same hole @50yds..and I am just getting started with it. My black powder is putting 3 in 1 ragged hole @100yds..Dont want to mess with that...And the .223 has shot them in a 1.5 inch group @200yds...So multiple frame's seem what is going work the best for me. That way I done get a chance to mess thing's up. Drop

[Davemuzz]

OK Guys,

About a year ago a traded a bolt rifle that I never shot for a brand new Pro Hunter Frame and forend.  I have been unable to get a barrel for it due to low funds, but looks like that may change here soon.  My question is should I stick with ProHunter barrels or does it matter.   I understand that regular Encore barrels will work on the ProHunter?  Just wondering if the ProHunter barrels are worth the extra money they charge for them or not.  Also haven't seen a lot of ProHunter barrels on the classifieds??

Yes, the "regular" Encore barrels will work\mount on the ProHunter frame. As too are they worth the extra $ or not? I really don't know if the prohunter barrels are more accurate than the regular Encore barrels. I only have one Prohunter barrel in .243 and it's very accurate. My guess is they probably are both on par with each other and it's more a "looks" thing than anything else. So, with that, you make the call.

I also see a lot of people having problems on keeping consistency once a barrel is changed out due to how the fore end attaches and how much torque is used.  Is this something I will need to keep in mind with the ProHunter as well?

I have my Encore and my Contender forarms "floated" and I do this using a metal spacer. Some guys use rubber, but I think rubber will give you problems because rubber will cause different "pressures" with temp changes and torques on the barrel. So, I simply insert a washer or cut a small piece of tubing to keep the forend from touching the barrel. Hey...it's not brain surgery....and that's good 'cause I'm not a brain surgeon!!!

One last question....I can't remember which fore end it came with, will have to check when I get home.  How many different basic styles of fore ends are there and what can they be used with?

thanks
jeff

Hmmmm...Lots of different "styles" like Wood, Camo and Composite, and then you have forends for the different barrel "types" such as "Rifle", "Shotgun", "Muzzloader", "Katahdin Carbine" (you know...those short barrel rifles...I dunno if a regully forend fits these or not). But I'm pretty sure once you have a "rifle" it will fit all the long barrel rifle calibers they make.

If I'm wrong a T\C expert will jump in here and let me and you know.

I hope this helps.

Dave

[DEACONLLB]

I Bought the pro hunter and should have saved my money and went for the regular encore. Did not care for the swing hammer after I got it home and shot it, 28 inch was to heavy for me, and never look at that little bit of engraving on the frame. Sold the 28 inch barrel, put on a tapered 24 inch set the hammer in straight position. and now love it and have used it with 26 inch 223 and 26 inch 25-06 all tapered barrels with the pro hunter forend. But the one I like shooting best is the 24 inch in 243.
Deaconllb

[huntswnm]

Thanks for all the info guys.  I think I am just going to stick with the shorter barrels for now, especially since that is what is traded and sold used here on the classifieds forum the most.

I also have another question in regards to the trigger on the ProHunter.  Does a barrel have to be in place in order for the hammer to be put into the "ready" position?  I don't have a barrel on mine yet, and the hammer won't go into the fully cocked position.  I can't tell if it is bound up in there or what.  The trigger won't move either.  Any help?

Jeff

[yooper77]

Thanks for all the info guys.  I think I am just going to stick with the shorter barrels for now, especially since that is what is traded and sold used here on the classifieds forum the most.

I also have another question in regards to the trigger on the ProHunter.  Does a barrel have to be in place in order for the hammer to be put into the "ready" position?  I don't have a barrel on mine yet, and the hammer won't go into the fully cocked position.  I can't tell if it is bound up in there or what.  The trigger won't move either.  Any help?

Jeff

I use 24" rifle and 12" to 15" pistol standard tapered barrels for cartridges, and the 26" 209x50 rifle barrel.  I dont care for the weight of the heavy barrels, since the tapered ones are so handier.

Yes, you need a barrel installed and closed in order for the hammer to be put into the fire position, also the trigger will work then too.

yooper77

[huntswnm]

Thanks so much!!

I was hoping that was the case.   

Jeff

[cmc]

Am I reading right that I can get from the TC custom shop either a 24" .243 tapered with no iron sights only D&T for scope as well a 26" .25-06 tapered with no iron sights only D&T for scope? Both would be non fluted of course.

cmc

[DEACONLLB]

My 25-06 was tapered and only drilled for scope but my 24 inch 243 has a front sight that is fixed but you can remove the rear sight. My 223 is a 26 inch heavy barrel and is only drilled for scope. as for myself i like the look of the tapered barrel with the front sight and you do not see it through the scope.You can remove scope and flip the rear sight up and use it with open sights and the base does not block your view of fixed sights.
Deaconllb