Newbie looking for advice [message #17482] |
Thu, 27 December 2012 13:47 |
jmiles007
Messages: 51 Registered: December 2012 Location: NEMO
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Hi All,
I started out shopping for an Encore or Pro Hunter muzzleloader with hopes of expanding to centerfire later, and was fortunate enough to stumble onto this site. I have been struggling with the same decisions that a lot of other people have regarding the extra features of the Pro Hunter vs the extra cost.
After spending a couple of days surfing the various discussions, I am now considering trying to purchase components independently and building my own rifle. So, now I'm leaving an open ended question. Please share any opinions or experiences you have with the various options, especially the thumbhole vs standard flexteck stocks and the quick release breech plugs and rotating extractors.
While I'm new to the world of Encores, I have enjoyed owning a Contender chambered in .223 for over 20 years, so I'm familiar with the basic components and operation.
Thanks, and I truly welcome any and all input, good or bad. Please don't hold back. I plan to post a WTB ad once I get a better idea of what I think is important to ask for.
Jerry
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Re: Newbie looking for advice [message #17698 is a reply to message #17590] |
Wed, 02 January 2013 16:11 |
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I like a thumb hole stock for shooting off a bench. Where you are taking your time. In a hunting situation I am not so fond of them. I don't like to have to take my thumb out of the hole to cock the hammer and then put it back in the hole. In a hunting situation that takes too much time and concentration away from sighting and following your intended target. They do make the gun recoil differently and really are more comfortable to shoot, but just cumber-sum to me.
Mr. Murl
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