Recent content by gemihur
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To Flute or not to Flute?
So, fluting has gone from cylinders to barrels, huh? ... standard fare with T/C Encore Pro Hunter barrels -
In another 20 years...
I'm way too sentimental It's difficult, I suppose, to get rid of anything -
In another 20 years...
hearing protection is more than a good idea -
6.8 vs 7-30 vs 30-30 vs 35 in contender
7-30 Waters You wont be disapppointed -
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Contender caliber recomendations
If you like short barrels (10") you'd be better to handload the 30 Herrett 14" or longer barrels will deliver the 30-30 at adequate velocities If you're bold enough, consider the JDJ's. The 375 JDJ is a real performer! 375 Win is always a consideration, tho. -
"Now it's my turn!" -Federal circa 2025
much ado ... I suggest you keep your ears plugged That's Fury!- gemihur
- Post #55
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
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Thompson Center coming back
I appreciate your expectation of accuracy and I have much more experience with my contenders than I probably ever will with the encore. I find Encore triggers to be a good bit heavier than any of my contender frames. Hand-loading for the specific cartridge has always been my first attempt at... -
Thompson Center coming back
What turned you away from your decision? S&W's mishandling? 7-08 is a fabulous round! Earplugs strongly recommended -
Thompson Center coming back
E.Arthur Brown & SSK are great sources for barrels to expand your collection -
Anyone Use a 350 Legend?
They already have the 400 Legend out now! Here's my '400', it is a wildcat 405 Win barrel on my Encore Furniture is walnut with Boxwood accents by me... a real shooter! -
Thompson Center coming back
I too am a Contender junkie but have found the Encore to open new horizons I also enjoy shaping wood to dress 'em up. -
thompson encore
I love my Encore but actually carry the Contender more frequently- gemihur
- Post #16
- Forum: Muzzleloaders
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New to me 7mm-08 Encore Barrel
Here's my Fireplug Handy, but ya gotta wear plugs -
.375 JDJ
Nice levergun A bit bulky for my purposes, tho :sneaky:- gemihur
- Post #7
- Forum: Ammunition and Reloading
