Encore Barrel Recommendations

[Fl0und3rz]

I have a TC Encore on order, my first. 

Any recommendations on barrel sources?  Factory? MGM? EABCo?

Thank you.

[headshot5]

Pistol or rifle?  I've had great luck with MGM barrels.  My most accurate barrel is a 204 barrel from MGM.  Bullberry barrels are also great, and so are SSK.   I've never used an EABCO encore barrel.   Factory barrels also shoot fine. 

I think the general consensus is factory barrels shoot just as good.  The custom barrels (MGM, Bullberry, and SSK) are economical for specific configurations (caliber, length, special features), that you can't find in factory barrels. 

Good luck with your Encore!

 

[Fl0und3rz]

Thanks.

Pistol receiver, and pistol, first.  Thinking .243 win, first.  Excited to get set up.

[jackelope]

Bullberry is retired. I believe they reopened under a different name.
MGM is a good way to go. Really they’re all pretty good.
Go to https://www.bellmtcs.com and get yourself the 1x hinge pin, the heavier hammer spring and the trigger kit. I’d do that before I worried about barrels.

[Fl0und3rz]

Ah, that's why I couldn't find Bulberry.

And I'd forgot about Bellm.  Thanks for the tips on trigger, hammer, and hinge pin.

[jackelope]

You can do all of those upgrades DIY in a short period of time.  A hammer extension is a good idea but only use the Bellm one and don’t do it without also doing the heavier hammer spring.

[yorketransport]

If you're gonna do it, do it right and get a 10" 50 Alaskan barrel.

I'm actually in the same boat as you. I've got a Encore rifle receiver sitting here that I need to figure out what to do with it. There was a plan, but I've already been side tracked.

[JimmyHoffa]

.50 BMG....Make Encores Great Again

[Encore 280]

The best prices I've found are at Natchez Shooters Supply. I really like how my stainless 280 and 7mm barrels shoot. Nothing wrong with the others either. I would pay close attention to Jackelope's tips also.

[Fl0und3rz]

Going to, thanks, and thanks for the NSS tip.

.50 BMG....Make Encores Great Again

You must've missed the svelt wrists watch recommendation thread.

[JimmyHoffa]

I've found great prices at NSS, too....until checkout and my shipping/handling gave me kick in the junk. (That was for muzzleloader powder.)

[HighlandLofts]

I have a couple of encore 15 inch barrels that came with a pistol I want to part with.

[Fl0und3rz]

If you're gonna do it, do it right and get a 10" 50 Alaskan barrel.

I'm actually in the same boat as you. I've got a Encore rifle receiver sitting here that I need to figure out what to do with it. There was a plan, but I've already been side tracked.

I've always liked the profile of the Katahdin factory barrels.  I will almost assuredly own one in .45-70 at some point.

[jdb]

I’m back in this game as well having just picked up a 7/08 barrel. What’s the recommendation for a scope  base? Also maybe an encore q&a sticky?

[Fl0und3rz]

Although I am initially looking at open sighted barrels, I welcome all Encore recommendations.