JimT Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hey guys.. I am him hodding updating my muzzleloader. I was set to buy an Encore Pro-Hunter but the Triumph has really caught my eye. The local WalMart has the weathershield blue/black for $357.00. Thats cheap money for this muzzleloader it seems. Does the Encore really shoot almost $300.00 better than the Triumph? I will not be changing barrels so thats a non factor. Ease of cleaning, Weathershield, and the fact that I can spend more for better optics are making me lean towards the Triumph. Opninions? Thanks,,, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I have had my encore for almost 4 years now. When I first got it I HAD plans of getting a barrel or two for it, never happened, and I don't see it happening anytime soon. I'm not to upset because I got a great deal on it through my uncle (only paid $550ish for a camo stock with stainless barrel, new). This past spring my dad decided to get a muzzleloader, he went with the triumph. But, I gotta say, if I had to make the choice between the two, I'd go with the Triumph. I just love the style and feel of it, not to mention the weight compared to my encore. He bought the same style you mentioned at Cabelas for around the same price. If, like you said, you don't plan on buying any barrels, go for the Triumph and use the extra $$ on a nice scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Unless you intend to purchase extra barrels, the Encore is not worth the extra $ or hastle (gun paperwork). The Omega or Triumph will shoot as well as the Encore or better. I have been looking at new ML guns also. I pretty much narrowed my search to the Omega. I wanted a laminated stock as the injection molded stocks do not hold bedding compound well or very long. That alone kind of eliminated the Triumph. I searched the internet for the stainless Omega with laminated stock and found the best deal at $442 shipped. I decided to stop at the Sportsman's Warehouse in town and look at them in person. I also looked at the Triumph while I was there. It was ok, not great. The action works opposite of the Encore/Contender or Handi as you push the lever forward to tilt the barrel. I did not care for the design. The hinge will wear and get sloppy over time. I personally do not care for a 2 piece stock design. I will take a one piece stock anytime. It is more rigid and allows a floated barrel, which promotes accuracy. They had the same Omega but in a brown laminated stock. I liked the gun as it was light and handled good despite having a 28" barrel. The lack of an action makes the overall length compact, even compared to an Encore. Then I looked at the price tag, $359+tax. Needless to say, its in my safe now. If everything goes as planned, it will never see Porodex or Triple 7. The new BH209 powder will be its main propellant, its not corrosive like the other stuff is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Typical me, I ended up getting a CVA Kodiak stainless. Thanks for the input though guys..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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