Encore world

[mcbammer]

I   see   these   encore   rifles   are   popular  .   what    price   range   am   I  looking    at ?   .   I  currently   use   bolt   actions   but   looking   seriously   at    these   Encores. What   are   some   Pros    &   Cons? 

[Grumulkin]

I   see   these   encore   rifles   are   popular  .   what    price   range   am   I  looking    at ?   .   I  currently   use   bolt   actions   but   looking   seriously   at    these   Encores. What   are   some   Pros    &   Cons?

1.  Depending on configuration (rifle or pistol) price could be $550 to $750 new and a bit less used.  Options like custom stocks and scopes could run the price up a lot.


2.  The big pro would be the ability to change barrels and configurations.  If you don't care about switching between handgun/rifle/shotgun/muzzle loader configurations or switching between cartridges, there is not much advantage to having an Encore.  Encores also tend to be lighter and shorter than a bolt action rifle with a barrel of a similar length.  I can't think of too many cons though some would consider using a single shot gun a con.

[mcbammer]

Grum ;        Just    read   a    thread    on    the    legality   of    switching     barrels   .   Think    Ill   stick   with    the   bolts.                 thanks;

[bull]

mcbammer,

Don't worry about the ATF, only gets confusing if you are switching back and forth between rifle and pistol. If you want to do it, best to get more than one and designate one a pistol the other a rifle. That's what I do.

As to pros: switchable barrels, multiple configurations as to stock type, (thumbhole, synthetic, walnut, laminate, etc.), I think I have about 6 or 7 barrels for my rifle. I use a Contender for a pistol and have about a dozen barrels for that. With only one receiver, once that trigger is tuned in, it doesn't change like when you switch complete rifles. Takes up less space in the safe.

Cons: basically all the above, lots of combinations can get confusing. It is addictive

As for price, a complete rifle would set you back about $400 to 700 depending on the specific model you get. After that barrels range from $150 to 400, depending on manufacturer and type. And don't forget you can add muzzleloader and shotgun barrels too.

I guess I'm a little pro encore/contender.

bull

[Flynmoose]

The worst thing about Encores and Contenders is that they are addictive and tend to multiply.
The best thing is the multiply part, they are FUN!!
FM