Encore hinge pins

horshoe · #1 10-02-2009, 09:38 AM

Anybody tried the adjustable hinge pin or the locker pin for T/C encore? Also was looking at the Dead Center 195 grain duplex bullets at E.A. Brown website. Any thoughts or experiences?

mtswampfox · #2 10-02-2009, 09:45 AM

not with the pins ,but e.a. is legit. he built a single shot rifle for me and french coated a tc encore shotgun barrel.

scopey58 · #3 10-02-2009, 01:00 PM

I'm using a "locker pin" in my encore muzzleloader. The benefit is slight, but when coupled with other mods they all add up. I went to the range on saturday and shot a 2 1/2" group at 200yds. When installing the pin you must relieve the insides of the forearm so that it does not touch. Getting ready for a muzzleloader mule deer hunt in NM the end of october.
John

Whitetailguy · #4 10-03-2009, 12:32 AM

I hear great things about the dead center bullets especially the sabot in sabot design. If I can recall it is a .357 bullet in a .50 cal sabot, correct? The BC of the smaller .357 is supposed to be far greater than that of a .44-.45 cal bullet commonly shot out of .50 cal MLs. Just note that they are a lead bullet and some states have regulations against their use.

Happy Hunting,
WTG

romex2121 · #5 10-30-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by scopey58

I'm using a "locker pin" in my encore muzzleloader. The benefit is slight, but when coupled with other mods they all add up. I went to the range on saturday and shot a 2 1/2" group at 200yds. When installing the pin you must relieve the insides of the forearm so that it does not touch. Getting ready for a muzzleloader mule deer hunt in NM the end of october.
John

well **** !!! another Texan that got my tag<<<< just giveing you a hard time ,, good luck from CARLSBAD NM...

jpfishmaster · #6 11-01-2009, 03:17 AM

I use the locking hinge pin from EA Brown as well and it makes sense. I shoot the Hornady 250gr bullets with good results; EA Brown is a good company with lots of good info, take a look at their cleaning recommendations, I do it and it works incredibly well.

horshoe · #7 11-02-2009, 07:59 AM

Yeah Ive tried their cleaning tips and agree they do work. As far as the locker pin, I tried it and after every shot my gun would lock up and couldnt be opened without taking it apart. I suspect something has been wrong for a couple years. Ive been getting more and more fouling around the breech as the years have past. Sent it back to T/C to have them look at it. No word yet. Having to hunt with my back up muzzleloader for now.

scopey58 · #8 11-04-2009, 08:07 PM

ROMEX2121 That Texan that got your tag also shot your deer. He's sure gonna taste good. HA! Just got home today, had a great hunt. No other hunters where we were at. Saw 25-30 deer and 6 bucks in 4 days. I think that was ok considering the full moon and hot weather. My deer was a 24" 8 pt. 170 yds.
JD