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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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meketrefe said:
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.
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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.
 
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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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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.
 
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dsdmmat said:
Ordered the Encore Pro Hunter frame today. Will order the barrels next month.
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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.
 
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