T/C Encore Repairs

[MtnMike2]

I've been shooting a T/C Encore for years. First, the 50 cal muzzle loader then a .270. It is the good ol' walnut version and I've always liked its looks. However, I have had the rear stock crack behind the hammer twice. Both times T/C replaced it for free. This year I fell on the rifle, slipped on a snow covered log and came down shoulder first on top of it. It cracked and took out a chunk of wood to the rear and right of the hammer. When I sent it in for repair they offered me dealer rates for the rear stock (more than fair - it's not under warranty for abuse and I understand that). So this time I went with a composite stock which I hope will never break. Thompson Center is a top notch company and have been very good to me over the years, but IMHO the Encore wood above the pistol grip neck is just too thin for the walnut design.

Mike

[skeet]

I also have an Encore. No muzy though. I have a 218 Bee bbl 25-06 7MM Rem Mag and a 30-06..oh and i just bought a 204 bbl for it as well as a 460 Pistol bbl which I doubt I will ever use. But hey it was a combo deal. If you think you may like one try a Boyds Laminated Thumbhole stock..Pretty strong. I have a Walnut a Black Composite(Plastic) and a Black Plastic Thumbhole. The TH is the one on the rifle most of the time. The walnut one has never been mounted. The 218 is a Custom shop bbl which I paid 250 bucks for with a Bushnell Elite 3200 scope on it. It shoots really well..long as you headspace on the shoulderand rim..snap fit kinda way. The guy had a 50 cal SS muzzy bbl he wanted to sell too but I really have no use for it

[billy ahring]

And have considered getting a wood stock for it since mine has the composite. But after reading this I believe I'll just be happy with the black composite. Actually if I could have my way Hogue would make an overmolded stock for the encore. Wonder why they don't since encores are so wildly popular. I installed a Hogue overmolded stock on a model 700 earlier in OD green and I love the way the rubber coated stock feels. Come on Hogue! Please make me a happy guy and start making stocks and forends for the encore!

[skeet]

I have another encore with a walnut stock and it works just fine. No cracks no chips no nothing. The reason I use the Plastic one is it is a Thumbhole..and I really like TH stocks...but I prefer walnut..it surely does look so much nicer..warmer too. LOL!! The walnut stock was shot fairly extensively in 243 25-06 and 7mm Mag(probably 400-450 rounds in the mag)..and no cracks. To be honest it really isn't a pleasant caliber to shoot in the Encore either. I think the 25-06 bbl and the 7mm Mag bbls are going to get sold. I have Kimbers to shoot in the 25-06 and a 300 Win Mag..which out does the 7mm in my opinion.