TC ENCORE?

Is anyone using the 209x50 Muzzleloader?
And what loads are working for you?




(Im using 300gr SST-ML and 150gr of Pyrodex pellets and Winchester Triple Seven 209 primers) shooting four inch groups out to 250.
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I may be buying one in the near future , so if i come up with a good load i will let you know. I will probably try the crush ribbed sabots and a xtp 300 grain bullet and 90 grains of ffg loose powder and see what happens.
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Well i did it !!!!!!!!!

My wife gave me the OK and I just ordered a . 50 TC encore in SS and black stock . Its my Birthday and Christmas present combined for the next few years . :thumb I love my traditions pursuit pro but is and I have always wanted a TC encore . My tradition is a nail driver and I sure hope i can get the encore to do the same ??
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I killed with my TC Encore (just a small 2 point) worked well at 150yrds hits right where you aim it. :thumb
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I'm actually planning to buy an Encore myself this fall. I'm torn, though, between the original Encore and the Pro Hunter. What do you guys think?
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If you are questioning which one to get as far as an encore, let me help: PRO-HUNTER!!

For a few various reason I could list when I have a little more time.

Good Luck!
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I actually like the looks of the Encore over the pro hunter . I don't want it to be to fancy . That's why i went with the black stock and the stainless steel . I almost got the blued and black one but thought i would have less trouble with rust with the stainless . I think any Encore would be a great choice.
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Rob...I sent you a PM.
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I like my black thumb hole stock on my Encore fits like a glove. but mine is blued. :thumb my buddys is just like that one except for it's camo.
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"gstiegeljr" wrote:Rob...I sent you a PM.
 Did not get the pm !!!
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What primers are you Encore users using??

Anyone using the breach plug with the 22 hornet conversion ???
I understand there is no blow by and you get better groups with it !!

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Winchester 209 Primers for Shotshells BOX says W209 lotta bang for not much buck run about $3.50 per box 100 primers. :thumb
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I got my Encore today !!!


Can't wait to shoot it . I am surprised how light it is compared to my Tradition pursuit pro .
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COOL! enjoy the new toy I've sure enjoyed mine. salxxute seem to be dead on right out of the box. :thumb
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Anyone put any after market stuff on their Encores ??
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I put a screw in Limbsaver pad, :thumb
E-Z Tip Extractor :thumb
T-handle Power rod. :thumb

Almost a TC Pro hunter
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I just got the e-z tip and the t- handle in the mail from cabela's yesterday .:thumb

I did replace the hinge pin with the two peace one , way easier to remove and will not move.
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I shot my Encore yesterday and my shots were all over the place . So i inspected my gun and noticed the rear stock was very ,very LOOSE. I could not even get a 10' group . So i went home tightened the stock and went out this morning and shot 6 shots at 50 yards . Got rained out and so will go again this afternoon and raise my group up about 2 inches . I am very impressed with my Encore. :thumb I am shooting the same loads that i used in my Traditions , 100 grains of loose ffg , 300 grain XTP HP and Klean bore primers . I used Windex on the two wet patches ( both sides ) and then used a dry patch ( both sides ) after each shot.

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They work well if you see one in range he should be a dead one :thumb
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