TC Encore build with range results

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June 11th, 2017, 06:25 PM
Big Jack

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TC Encore build with range results

I will start by saying this gun does not have a TC barrel. TC barrels are black powder only.

The barrel is a match grade Brux .458 smokeless powder capable purchased and imported from the US.

Popped the gun together and I had to inlet the forearm but after that it was clear sailing.

Skypilot helped me out and did the site in on this gun while I worked on the other two smokeless ML's. Thanks Skypilot!

I did a few groups after he was done and it exceeded expectations. Perfectly capable 300 yard deer gun.

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June 11th, 2017, 07:30 PM
jim

Looks sweet!!
June 12th, 2017, 03:58 PM
boogaloo

Wow, thats a serious caliber. Congrats........................Daniel
June 12th, 2017, 04:09 PM
GW11

Amazing group at that range!
June 13th, 2017, 06:14 AM
Big Jack

Thanks Folks

I think as I play with the load I may see it get better yet.
June 15th, 2017, 03:25 PM
Fenelon

What range was the target in the pic shot at?
June 15th, 2017, 06:09 PM
skypilot

My pleasure Big Jack. Thanks for inviting me to range test it. What a really nice shooting ML and it was also very accurate with different style bullets.

Very nice group, it is definitely a shooter.
June 15th, 2017, 08:43 PM
smitty55

That's some good shooting there. Well done. You must be pretty happy.
I'm curious as to what are the main differences in the barrels? Tks.

Cheers
June 15th, 2017, 09:00 PM
Big Jack

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Originally Posted by Fenelon

What range was the target in the pic shot at?

It was only 100 yards. Not far but am happy with that accuracy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty55

That's some good shooting there. Well done. You must be pretty happy.
I'm curious as to what are the main differences in the barrels? Tks.

Cheers

The barrels are much heavier and thicker than a stock barrel. They are also a match grade barrel so incredibly uniform bore and rifling. Most importantly and biggest difference is the Brux barrel I purchased is made to take smokeless powder. Stock ml barrels are BP only.

Only place that sells this specific barrel for the Encore receiver is Arrowhead Sporting Goods in the US.
June 16th, 2017, 12:47 PM
Hunter John

Sweet rig Big Jack but I gotta ask , where is the ramrod ?
June 16th, 2017, 01:34 PM
Big Jack

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter John

Sweet rig Big Jack but I gotta ask , where is the ramrod ?

Try not to laugh at me and I know it sounds odd but I always leave them off the Muzzleloaders as it affects accuracy and consistency.

It can be put on but I opt for a three piece collapsible ramrod in a belt sheath.

I think this one shoots well enough for a Boyd's thumbhole Coyote stock set....
June 16th, 2017, 01:49 PM
Big Jack

Quote:

Originally Posted by skypilot

My pleasure Big Jack. Thanks for inviting me to range test it. What a really nice shooting ML and it was also very accurate with different style bullets.

Very nice group, it is definitely a shooter.

I'm glad you can shoot well!

Are you up for part 2?

I have some new bullets on their way and will give it another go with all 4 builds and could use the help again. I plan to go to max loads on the precision build to see if I can break the 3000 fps mark.

Really need to trim this flock to 3 ML's just need to finish testing first!
June 17th, 2017, 02:24 PM
skypilot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jack

I'm glad you can shoot well!

Are you up for part 2?

I have some new bullets on their way and will give it another go with all 4 builds and could use the help again. I plan to go to max loads on the precision build to see if I can break the 3000 fps mark.

Really need to trim this flock to 3 ML's just need to finish testing first!

I am all for it, although it doesn't allow me a repeatable cheek weld, but close enough to get an evaluation.
June 17th, 2017, 02:54 PM
Big Jack

I think I may have a cheek pad for you to use.

I'll call you when the bullets get here.
June 17th, 2017, 06:15 PM
skypilot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jack

I'm glad you can shoot well!

Are you up for part 2?

I have some new bullets on their way and will give it another go with all 4 builds and could use the help again. I plan to go to max loads on the precision build to see if I can break the 3000 fps mark.

Really need to trim this flock to 3 ML's just need to finish testing first!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jack

I think I may have a cheek pad for you to use.

I'll call you when the bullets get here.

Yep, give me a call and we'll see if we can improve it any more or at least stretch its legs to at least 300. It'd be a hoot to bang the 300 yd gong with a front stuffer.
3000 fps with a 458 would be stepping. I have never shot near that velocity even in a center fire 458. I think one of my hog loads was maybe 2200 or 2300 fps max. Even with my 375 H&H mag with 300gr pills I think I only get about 2600-2700 max.
June 18th, 2017, 07:02 AM
Hunter John

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jack

Try not to laugh at me and I know it sounds odd but I always leave them off the Muzzleloaders as it affects accuracy and consistency.

It can be put on but I opt for a three piece collapsible ramrod in a belt sheath.

I think this one shoots well enough for a Boyd's thumbhole Coyote stock set....

Not laughing Jack. Makes sense to me.
June 18th, 2017, 07:02 AM
Hunter John

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jack

Try not to laugh at me and I know it sounds odd but I always leave them off the Muzzleloaders as it affects accuracy and consistency.

It can be put on but I opt for a three piece collapsible ramrod in a belt sheath.

I think this one shoots well enough for a Boyd's thumbhole Coyote stock set....

Not laughing Jack. Makes sense to me.