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[dsdmmat]

I am most likely going to get a T/C pistol receiver this next year and get a 16 inch barrel/ shoulder stock for it as well. Not sure which model to get. Seems like there are 4 models with 2 different patterns (never the two shall mix). I think I am looking at the Encore is that the current model? I am going to have 2 barrels made chambered in 5.7x28mm with one being 10 inches and the other being 16 inches 1-7 twist. I think the 1-9 twist is a bit too slow for the low velocities ( sub 2600) of the cartridge. Then I will probably expand the cartridge collection to include the .17 and .35 Remington as time goes on. Might even see if I can get a 38 super barrel made just for giggles.

 

[Darth]

I have wanted one for a while. My friend has one in 35 Rem, but the barrels are so hard to find nowadays it seems.

 

[meketrefe]

Dsd,
That should be a cool project.
did you ever consider a stubbed action build? It will save you moola for ocasional wildcatting.
What about a repeater bolt action pistol?
Also savage made a 5.7FN rifle that was sweet. The problem is the 5.7 is a royal PITA to reload.
Check the 221 fireball that is a lot easier.

 

[dsdmmat]

Dsd,
That should be a cool project.
did you ever consider a stubbed action build? It will save you moola for ocasional wildcatting.
What about a repeater bolt action pistol?
Also savage made a 5.7FN rifle that was sweet. The problem is the 5.7 is a royal PITA to reload.
Check the 221 fireball that is a lot easier.

The Savage Bolt actions are like unicorns. I had one made but the daughter loved it more that I so it left. Not sure what you are referring to by stubbed action. I was going with the TC because, all I need to do is replace the front end.

Is the Encore the newest version? I can pick up a pistol action for just under 400 the 5.7 barrels will be 375 each I think the rifle stock and forend are 169 bucks I will be in initially about 1200. Then whatever the cost of new calibers I want to add to the collection.

I have reloaded around 1100 5.7x28 rounds. The problem is my munchkin took all but 80 rounds of 5.7 with her when she took the other rifle.

I have seen a few xp 100s for sale the problem is most people that have them think they are worth a 2016 corvette.

 

[dsdmmat]

I have wanted one for a while. My friend has one in 35 Rem, but the barrels are so hard to find nowadays it seems.

Check out E Aurther Brown. They have picked up where the T/C performance shop left off.

 

[meketrefe]

stubbed action is basically a receiver piece for a barrel both threaded but you can buy barrels threaded with a long tenon without the hinge piece way cheaper. a 12 point nut is all is needed.
It can be done also with set screw.
Same thing for the bolt action that we already know we can do savage style + nut but I am now working on making a quick change for both R700 and savage for wildcats.

I know some folks who have small fortunes in TC barrels. This has the potential to cut the cost fo this addiction by 1/2 or more.


This is a very crude example done for a NEF action.


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One can also do inserts that are easy to sell later. These are not as accurate obviously but it doesn't easier to change a caliber.

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[dsdmmat]

Cool

 

[meketrefe]

With the bolt action pistols one could go classic ...





Go Rambo...





Or go Bushman of the Kalahari all the way...


The key is to have an easy swap system.

 

[Darth]

Check out E Aurther Brown. They have picked up where the T/C performance shop left off.

Well now that is interesting...

 

[Darth]

With the bolt action pistols one could go classic ...





Go Rambo...





Or go Bushman of the Kalahari all the way...


The key is to have an easy swap system.

I'll bet you that last one puts out a slight fireball.

 

[dsdmmat]

I have also been looking at a Mauser to turn into a 45 ACP. So far this next year's projects are Remington 700 in 35 Remington and a T/C in 5.7x28. Then ther will be the occasional bolt action AR build. I think the Mauser will have to wait until 2019.

 

[dsdmmat]

Ordered the Encore Pro Hunter frame today. Will order the barrels next month.

 

[FrankenCub]

Ordered the Encore Pro Hunter frame today. Will order the barrels next month.

You'll like the Encore platform. I started out with the Contender, 22 Jet and 300 Whisper, but wanted more so I eventually traded it in on an Encore in 308. To extend deer season I got the 209x50 ML rifle barrel and stock. Now have since cut down a 209x50 barrel to 15 inch and love it. My uncle has a Savage Striker, not positive but I think it's in 260Rem. My cousin has a Lone Eagle in 30-06. They handle recoil completely different than the Encore because the barrel is much higher and further back than on the Encore. I think the Encore is much more pleasant to shoot with heavier calibers.