tedicast Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Well, seeing all the VT boys are posting their new deer guns here, I guess I will too! I got my 45/70 Encore barrel back from Precision RifleWorks today. David cut the barrel down to 18" and installed one of his "Maximizer", 3" aluminum brakes, which he bead blasted to match the finish of the stainless barrel. He also modified my Leupold Dual Dovetail base to a 6 screw setup. He also did some finish work on the throat of the barrel. I mounted a 3x9x40 Nikon ProStaff scope, in med height rings. I am so happy with the way this gun feels. It has none of the muzzle heavy characteristics that my 209x50 barrel has. David did a great job on everything. Plus, he is in Mississippi, and I am in Connecticut. I sent him this barrel on Sat. Jan 21st, and recieved it back today the 27th. That is quick service!!! Here are some pics of the gun... Here are a couple close ups of the brake.... and here is a close up of the modified base... Tommorow I have to go see if I can find some 45/70 ammo, and hopefully I will get to shoot it on Sunday. I can't wait. David told me to expect recoil similar to that of a .243. I will update this after I shoot it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun wow, that thing looks awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun That right there is one sweet and mean looking weapon... I love how all of the modifications came out.... CONGRATS John, she definately came out nice and should perform to any task at hand..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun I NEED to shoot that thing. Man its sweet... When can I come down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun That is one beautiful gun....congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Im not a fan of TC but that is one bad looking gun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adamc Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Awesome looking gun!! Should be a good shooter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted January 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun [ QUOTE ] I NEED to shoot that thing. Man its sweet... When can I come down? [/ QUOTE ] No need to come all the way down here Shawn. I'll gladly let you shoot it when you invite me up to hunt!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I NEED to shoot that thing. Man its sweet... When can I come down? [/ QUOTE ] No need to come all the way down here Shawn. I'll gladly let you shoot it when you invite me up to hunt!!! [/ QUOTE ] Nuttin but big ole doe on my property bro but your welcome to come stick a few with your bow. No rifle season on the girls in VT. Bow and ML only, and ML IF you get the lottery permit. I'd rather go down and shoot some of those huge racked Conn. deer I keep seeing pics of... LOL (not kidding either- ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Very NICE gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun [ QUOTE ] David told me to expect recoil similar to that of a .243. I will update this after I shoot it [/ QUOTE ] And the report of a 5" howitzer I imagine. j/k--Looks sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Man I had to come back and take another look-see at that weapon,,, It gets better looking everytime I look at it.... Just AWSOME,, Just AWSOME...... That thing just keeps blowing me away...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun That looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun i guess you dont like feeling the need to track a deer after u shoot it.....maybe just find where each piece goes after u split it in half with that 400gr chunk of lead that thing shoots Haha just playing that gun is sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun That is VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Great looking piece John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Awesome looking gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun That should do the trick! (I HOPE) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted January 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun [ QUOTE ] That is one sweet looking Encore. Were you able to shoot it this weekend? What did you think? [/ QUOTE ] I had a "honey do" list in the morning, and just when I got finished it started pouring. Possibly this Sunday depending on when we get back from the Harrisburg show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Great looking gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun [ QUOTE ] Man I had to come back and take another look-see at that weapon,,, It gets better looking everytime I look at it.... Just AWSOME,, Just AWSOME...... That thing just keeps blowing me away...... [/ QUOTE ] Naaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Your just working on your post count! LMBO!!!!!!!!! Just kidding dude! Nice gun John!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Sweet looking rifle there. So how does it shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James7xChamp3 Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun Great looking gun! They did a nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun those Encores are Awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 6, 2006 Report Share Posted February 6, 2006 Re: My New Deer Gun [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Man I had to come back and take another look-see at that weapon,,, It gets better looking everytime I look at it.... Just AWSOME,, Just AWSOME...... That thing just keeps blowing me away...... [/ QUOTE ] Naaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Your just working on your post count! LMBO!!!!!!!!! Just kidding dude! Nice gun John!!! [/ QUOTE ] LOL,, I just noticed this one... Naaa, John I'm way beyond the post count thing... That TC is sweeeeeet tho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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