| Thompson Center Pro- Hunter weight. [message #36857] |
Tue, 17 February 2015 11:47  |
stacyleegabbard
Messages: 49
Registered: January 2015
Location: Elizabeth city nc
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I am asking this question so I can determine what caliber I would like in a rifle format. I am a small guy and a little recoil sensitive. I have owned a TC SS ENCORE in 7mm-08 with black synthetic stocks. I only shot 120 grain factory SST Hornady ammo through it. It was very pleasant and felt like a 243 cal. bolt gun. I would like to find an old style synthetic rifle stock set in Hardwoods camo pattern. I'm not wild about the newer style flex grip stocks.
Does any one know the weight of their rifle topped with a 3x9x40 scope in synthetic stocks. Does anyone know the weight of one with Laminate stocks. Any reply will be appreciated. Thanks in advance Gabby.
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| Re: Thompson Center Pro- Hunter weight. [message #36860 is a reply to message #36859] |
Tue, 17 February 2015 12:46  |
jamesgammel
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Registered: August 2012
Location: Lovell, Wyoming
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Composite stocks can be weighted (internally) to help with recoil. Wood will always be heavier, but also pricier and more prone to damage: nicks, dings, gouges, etc. Packing around a 9#+ gun in the field, especially in hilly and mountainous areas is going to take it's toll. If you walk in short distances and then sit, like in a tree stand, or even a ground blind, it may matter little. I can pack two scoped pistols and be under 9#(just checked), have both hands free to climb cliffs, etc. Leave them on me within reach while eating lunch or taking a power dump and still be able to get off a shot if I had to.
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| Re: Thompson Center Pro- Hunter weight. [message #36861 is a reply to message #36860] |
Tue, 17 February 2015 13:38 |
stacyleegabbard
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Registered: January 2015
Location: Elizabeth city nc
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Most of my hunting does not require me to walk to far any more. I hunt the swamps of NC. The weight would not be much of a burden plus I have six other rifles to choose from that are lighter. I guess the real reason I want a rifle format TC is that I once had a TC Encore SS 7MM-08 that I wanted to get Camo or Laminate stocks for. I fell on hard times and had to sell it. If I get lucky, I might be able to have my cake and eat it too. I can already see this guns going to be a money pit. I am recovering from Marlinitis. With this Encore to plaque me now I might as well start smoking crack. My wife says I'm doing that now.LOL
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