Another hammer cocking issue [message #5984] |
Tue, 13 September 2011 20:30 |
glasgowm
Messages: 4 Registered: September 2011 Location: KS
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Ok, I own quite a few Encore barrels in rifle, muzzleloader and handgun, so I'm not a beginner. I've been using an Encore for 7 or 8 years.
Here's my issue. I bought a slightly used Encore Pro Hunter 50 cal barrel. When I installed it on the frame I couldn't pull the hammer back. I've encountered the problem with the bolt between the stock and frame going in to far and needing to have some washers, that's not it. I've tried different things with that and different stocks, with no answer. I can put on a regular Encore 50 cal barrel and it's fine, just as with all the other barrels. If I push the interlock (I think that's what it's called) without a barrel on, it will cock fine. My daughter just used this gun with a .243 barrel this weekend to shoot a deer, so it's working in other configurations.
I've read that the Pro Hunter and "regular" Encore are supposed to be totally interchangable so I doubt if this is the issue.
Anyone have an idea on what the issue might be?
Could it have anything to do with the breech assemblys being different types? The old one is what I would call traditional. The new one just turns a quarter turn and lifts out. Thanks in advance.
Matthew
[Updated on: Tue, 13 September 2011 20:35] Report message to a moderator
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Re: Another hammer cocking issue [message #5985 is a reply to message #5984] |
Tue, 13 September 2011 20:42 |
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cajuntec
Messages: 1251 Registered: November 2009 Location: Williamsburg, VA
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Hmmm.... Pull the breech plug completely off and close the action (if it will let you). Does the hammer come back then? That should answer your question about the different breech assemblies. If the quarter-turn breech plug is causing it to bind, removing it might alleviate that. If the hammer goes back - culprit identified. Let us know what happens with that, and I'll keep scratching my head trying to figure that one out.
I wouldn't think that would be the problem... but you just never know!
All the best,
Glenn
If at first you don't succeed... buy newer / better equipment!
[Updated on: Tue, 13 September 2011 20:43] Report message to a moderator
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