Author Topic: How much does your Encore weigh? (Read 1107 times)

Gitzit · « **on:** January 29, 2005, 02:29:40 PM »

I have a 50 cal muzzleloader with synthetic stock and 3.5-10 Simmons WTC. It weighs 8.7 pounds. I want to order a 26" rifle barrel but am concerned it may make the rifle too heavy. If you have a synthetic stocked Encore with the 26" heavy barrel please post a reply with what it weighs. Also list the caliber and any optics. This will help me make the right decision. Thanks for your help.

Thomas Krupinski · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2005, 02:50:27 PM »

I have a few 26" heavy barrels (22-250, 25/06 & 300 Win Mag) that I use with synthetic stock on Encore frames. I haven't taken the time to weigh them out, but they don't seem too heavy by any means, just right. Compare favorably to 22" bolt action sporters I also have.

They really hold and point well. Have scopes that range from 4x12 through 3x9 on them and they balance just perfectly for me. I like them a little muzzle heavy and that seems to help when shooting offhand.l

Sandy Flakeman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2005, 03:37:22 AM »

My 12 gauge Encore with 24" factory barrel and Virgin Valley Kevlar stock weighs in at 5 pounds 14 ounces. I call it "thumper" for obvious reasons.

Sandy Flakeman · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2005, 09:34:31 AM »

I weigh my 26" factory barreled 209 x 50 Encore with Virgin Valley Kevlar stock and forend. 6 pounds 10 ounces.

Chuck White · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2005, 10:18:13 AM »

I just checked mine!

Wooden stock & forearm, 26 inch 204 Ruger barrel and 6-24X42 Tasco scope!

Weighed 8 pounds!

Actually, it doesn't feel that heavy, but I guess it is, I checked it 3 times!

I love it!

Flash · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2005, 01:02:35 PM »

Scope, sling, sun shade, bipod and 26" heavy barrel with a walnut stock and forend......11 lbs. 3 ounces.

tom ga hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2005, 12:08:45 PM »

223 stainless 26" bbl, boyds laminated stock set, weaver t10 scope, weaver base, burris medium z rings 9.25lbs ..sorta heavy so i have a walnut set on order..