Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. Install a quality scope. Tested EITHER CASE CAN RESULT IN A DAMAGED FIREARM AND POSSIBLE INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. NewIntroducing The Locker-Pin for the T/C Encore. So, if that sounds like the sort of hunting you do, buy a pack of these bullets, use a standard load of 100gr of powder, and it will probably work really well in a bunch of different muzzleloaders at typical hunting ranges. lasting success. That's where the CVA Wolf shines. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. The far more people wanted rea"l rifles than Thompson expected. USING BULLETS OF LARGER DIAMETER COULD RESULT IN DIFFICULT LOADING, OR A CONDITION WHERE THE SABOT IS NOT SEATED ALL THE WAY DOWN IN THE POWDER CHARGE, RESULTING IN A BARREL OBSTRUCTION. The .22 Hornet, possibly one of the most enduring cartridges ever designed, lends itself for yet another purpose. But I do love the ease of a good blood trail.As for the .25 ACP system, It rocks!! I shot the buck at approximately 40 yards and the deer only went about 30 yards after a clean through lung shot. These bullets also offer absolutely devastating terminal performance on deer sized game. platform, they were making bets in the office as to whether they would ever Press the woven wool "doughnut" firmly on the base, allowing the flange to protrude through the hole. There is an art to writing by bullet that can fascinate readers and grab their attention. Suggested Black Powder Loads For The Thompson Center System Thompson center encore Prohunter 30 TC PISTOL barrel tc encore muzzleloader forend in composite black fits thompson center arms encore and encore pro hunter muzzleloader barrels. Be sure to keep the bolts with their respective stocks. Specifications Bullet Weight: 275 TO 350 GRAINS: Package Quantity: 20 PACK: Caliber.50 CALIBER: Features Thompson Center . The Pro Hunter has a hammer that can be swung 90 degrees for easier manipulation with a scope installed, and synthetic panels in the grip and inserts in the stock make it soft shooting. walnut, all made in the United States. A little sand paper will correct this. Enfield No. No break-action Contingent on specific scope, you might find this feature to be of So, if you have a pet load that used the FPB, click on the link below to buy a few. It's owner guessed it might be the bedding or the new scope but was really quite disappointed. Personally, I believe these flyers were the result of the 209 actually lifting the sabot off the powder charge simultaneous with igniting the powder. Locate the fuel tank and disconnect the fuel supply to the carburetor. At 125 yards I am 2"inches high cutting bullet for bullet and swabbing with a spit patch on all shots. Description. Hunter XT. To separate the stock from the action, use a screwdriver and unscrew the buttstock from the action. Someone suggested that I put together a priming kit for the .25 ACP brass. many years, interchangeable with the Omega breechplug as well. There Blackhorn 209 with a Barnes T-EZ 290 grain flat based, polymer tipped bullet "wannabe" Encores is a populous one, indeed. true in 2004 and, if anything, it is even more true today. f. For Use With .50 Caliber T/C Encore Muzzleloader Only Using Bullet & Sabot Listed Below Use #209 Primer. It uses the same frame, regardless of the barrel added to it. The perfect ignition for Thompson Center Encore muzzleloaders. I found 105 grains by volume to be just right in terms of repetitive shooting If youre a mule or whitetail deer hunter who wants a muzzleloader bullet that gives you the best performance at longer range, then you should definitely go with the Traditions Smackdown XR. Bullets are the perfect left-aligned way to present clear and concise content. The dual Nosler M21 Rifle Review: Read Before Buying! Please order your breech plug conversion by clicking here. Produced by Barnes as the muzzleloader version of their legendary copper X-Bullet, the polymer tipped Barnes TMZ and TEZ are outstanding muzzleloader bullets. The complete Encore muzzleloader is Fortunately, the company now produces the Thor Lightning One Size Fits All line of bullets (details below) that are designed for use in muzzleloaders with a .500-503 bore diameter for hunters who dont want to mess around with a bullet sizing pack. Match-Grade Rifle Primers: Are They Better and Worth the Extra Expense? It may not display this or other websites correctly. The Encore was better than acceptable with 120 grains running about 1.5". Most everything shot about 1.5" to 2" and it did not seem very fussy. In discussions with Thompson's Eric Brooker, now retired, Bullets* on the App Store Open the barrel of the gun and inspect it for any obstructions. With Blackhorn 209, the new Encore Pellets. Fired using Traditions Ridgeback sabot, the Smackdown Bleed is intended for use on small to moderate sized, thin-skinned animals like whitetail deer and will likely result in massive exit wounds with an easy to follow blood trail. These are one of the most popular Oregon legal muzzleloader bullets. T/C Encore Pro Hunter - Thompson/Center - TCArms These are absolutely outstanding bullets, plus theyre also California and Colorado legal muzzleloader bullets. On November 12, 2002 I made the most efficient humane kill ever with a muzzleloader. (Never, ever venture outside the range recommended for your make and model of rifle.)