Thompson Encore

Boyd Green

Senior Member
I am considering buying a T/C encore for deer hunting.
SST barrel, with realtree hardwoods stock and forearm in 308 win.
What do you think about that setup? Any experience with Thompson etc.?
 

DaddyPaul

Senior Member
Awesome weapon. I have a ML barrel, turkey barrel and two centerfire barrels. It is the only gun I use for all of my hunting. I love the way it handles and shoots. I stronly recommend them to anyone looking for a versatile weapon for all kinds of hunting.
 

Ramey Jackson

Senior Member
Great set up. I've got the .280 barrel and the .50 cal ML barrel. I've topped it off with a ZEISS. Can't wait until Texas! :shoot:
 

Buzz

Senior Member
Boyd Green said:
I am considering buying a T/C encore for deer hunting.
SST barrel, with realtree hardwoods stock and forearm in 308 win.
What do you think about that setup? Any experience with Thompson etc.?

I may be one the few on this board, but I just do not like the T/C Encore in the rifle form. It just does not fit me well, and I cannot get comfortable with one. However, if it fits you and that is what you want - it is a well made firearm. I like my TC Contender, but it is set up to be a handgun instead of a rifle.

Personally, this is my idea of a nice single shot rifle. This one is available in .308 Winchester as well.

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Handgunner

Senior Member
You can't beat the Ruger #1's... My buddy has one in a .458win. Mag... talk about a BEAST!

The Encore are nice too, in my opinion... .308 is a good caliber, but my hunting tends to be long range, so I'd want something more flatter shooting...

Nice setup though, Boyd. It should serve you well.
 
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HT2

Guest
Boyd.....

There isn't a better gun made, IMO......

I bought mine last year and I love it!!!!!!!!!!

I know there are a lot of good guns out on the market, but the Encore is Great!!!!!!

I've got a Stainless with 7MM barrel and .50 caliber barrel.......

Oh yeah.....It shoots great too!!!!!!!!!!

You won't be disappointed if you go that way..... :clap:
 

Eddy M.

GONetwork Member
the last few years my only deer gun has been a T.C. either Encore or my Contender can't go wrong with one-- and if ya don't like it you can sell it at any time--- I might even buy it if my better half dosen't find out :D :D
 

Lumpkin Hunter

Senior Member
Love my Encore

I bought an Encore last year except mine is a pistol version. I have a 15" stainless 30-30 win barrell topped with 2X6 Bushnell scope. It shoots great and pistol hunting is a challenge. I harvested 2 does with it last year and I can't wait until I can carry it this year during gun season.

One note to remember when buying an Encore or any other firearm that can convert from pistol to rifle or back. I found out that it is legal to go from pistol as original product to a rifle version, but if you purchase the rifle version and then change it over to a pistol it is illegal. I don't really understand that since that is the design for it, but that is what I found out.
Buy one you will love it no matter what version you have.
 
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