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Now that hunting season is done I have time to reflect on this project. I used this rifle for all my backcountry bear trips 3 total. This setup is the best rifle I could hope for in a encore platform excluding the caliber don't get me wrong the 35 Whelen AI is a great cartridge and I will use...

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I know its been awhile since I gave a update to this project so here is the latest. The first prototype stock had a 13.5" LOP with the but pad I built and the rise in stock profile at top prevented me from getting a clear view through scope so I remade the stock 3" shorter also added 3 rings on...

Freeze dried meals, trail mix, candy bars snack size, top raman and homemade beef jerky

Toecutter It has been fun and frustrating trying to come up with ideas that are lt wt, practical and mechanically sound I'm still not 100% satisfied with the bracket on top but its almost what I want. I went out on an overnight trip last week end and the stock fits perfectly in my side water...

I would also throw in a few more rounds of ammo look at as part of your survival plan and instead of the pillow you already have a stuff sack fill it with your clothes and jacket.

I posted this over in the handgun forum but really belongs here though this could still be a handgun without the brake and stock on it. This encore is a Bullberry 35 Whelen AI, 16 1/4" barrel, T5 3/8" Aluminum stock, aircraft aluminum 6 screw base / rings and a 2-7x28 leupold compact scope...

How long are you going for? Looks like you have way too much stuff I would only have 1 complete set of clothes for the worst weather + extra socks and shorts use nylon clothing that will dry out in your sleeping bag at night also loose the pistol. just my opinion.

I know this is a handgun forum but it used to be one and could be without the brake. final work 99.9% done just have to decide if stock end have a downward curl or just cutoff clean and buff out plates at bottom of grip. final weight is 6#10oz could loose another 9.7oz with bipod. I would have...

OK since no one had and recomendations or ideas I decided to try some ideas of my own. Now this is a work in progress I have not come up with a solution for the bottom grip mount but will finish in the next couple of days. Current configiration is Bullberry 35 Whelen imp 16 1/4" bbl scope...

I'm considering a encore rifle build for backpacking with a barrel length of 16-20", med wt contour in 6.5x284 AI. does anyone make a ultra light stock for the encore that would help keep the wt down?

I have to make corrections to the above post as I stated the second bear had no exit wound WELL I got the hide back from the taxidermist and guess what! Yes an exit wound pin hole in 1/2" hole out. There was no blood whatsoever, no hair either I think the fat just sealed it up so the 180...

Not sure if anyone is still following this thread but this is just my experience. I shoot a TC encore in 308AI 15" barrel Hornady 180gr fb @ 2450 fps. First bear I shot at 75yds hit left shoulder out behind right shoulder absolutely lights out. Second bear 35-40 yards hit right shoulder...

If your Burris scope is a low power scope that is why every Burris pistol scope I own has critical eye relief these are high power pistol scopes. 7X, 3-9x32 and 3 2-7x32 distance of eye from scope and position (left right up and down from center are all very critical. These are all on long range...

Kind of a late reply but I was looking for a reasonably priced/budget scope for my Cetme 308 last year and found the Kaspa 3.5-12x44 il. TBX with locking turrets and side focus for 168 bucks it is a huge looking scope at 13"long and a bit heavy the eye relief is very critical similar to my...