range trip with the 30-06

[flinthead]

I'm new to the Encore pistol deal, so this was my first trip to the range after I got the pistol sighted in. Off the bench I shot a three shot 100 yard group that measured 1 5/8"... don't know if that's good or bad for a pistol but I was pretty pleased with it. Next I tried shooting off of my Stoney Point sticks at a deer target,,, boy was that an eye opener! I'm good out to about 80 yards or so... it's darn hard to hold the cross hairs on target but I did make killing shots three out of four times. I'll do some more practicing before the season comes in, hopefully I'll feel ready.

[JON8777]

Good shooting. I need to get mine shot in some time soon.

What grips do you have on yours? I got a set of Syns and Hardwood, the hardwood I know will take the recoil... but how does the new Syns hold up?

[Dezynco]

Sound pretty good!  It's tough shooting a pistol out to any sort of range past 30 yards or so.  It takes lots of practice, I hope you're a handloader!  A lot of guys get frustrated because it is a challenging sport (handgun hunting) and requires a lot of practice, and ammo aint' cheap!

One reason that I choose the Contender over the Encore for a handgun setup is that the Contender is a good bit lighter.  I'm not knocking the Encore, mind you, it's just that I prefer the Contender as a pistol.  I know that the Contender can't handle the big honkin' rifle cartridges, but the 30-30 (for example) will shoot much further than I'm capable.  I'm pretty consistent with mine - off hand - out to about 50 yards.  Past that I prefer a good steady rest.

Anyway, good luck with the Encore!  When you bag that first deer with it, you'll be ruined for life!

[flinthead]

Jon,
I've got the factory walnut grip and forearm on mine... I'm sure the rubber grips would take some of the sting away but I really like the looks of the blue/walnut combo.

[JON8777]

Anyone use fiber sights on a 30-06/308 pistol? Do they hold up well? shoot any better?