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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 733009" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>Before you shell out <strong><u>over $800</u></strong> for a precision gage, then learn the proper way to use it to check forces, I'd JB that bore or use any of the other polishers. Measuring forces isn't just a simple task and there is just ONE way to do it and ALL other ways are totally wrong and provide extreme inconsistent (wrong) readings. Some shooters on other forums use things like bathroom scales and think they're getting accurate readings. I retired from a career as an Ergonomist and during that time, measured tens of thousands of force measurements, using very precision tooling. I assure you there's the right way and all others are wrong.</p><p> </p><p>Save your $800 for bullets and such. You'll be much happier and save yourself a ton of money. Back down on the charge just a little also.</p><p> </p><p>Have you done the following:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If your hinge pin will move by hand, its to loose. If it just taps in lightly with just a few taps, it could also be to loose Replace it with a larger hinge pin and tighten up the frame to the barrel</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Completed a trigger job reducing the trigger pull, polishing the sear and eliminating creep</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Installed a trigger over travel screw</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Changed the locking bolt spring to a HD spring</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Changed out the stock firing pin spring to the HD spring</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Replaced the factory 30# hammer spring with either a 44# or 51# spring, which will shorten lock time</li> </ul><p>If you can work with small parts, have some mechanical ability and can follow directions, you can do your own trigger work, which saves you money. If you would rather not, then you should have someone else experienced do that for you. If you do your own work, you'll have about $35 plus shipping invested. If you want a professional to do the work on the trigger, I believe Jim charges $75 or there about and he'll install the trigger over travel screw. These changes IMO are a very small price to pay for an outstanding outcome. I know many people that have made these changes and will flat out tell you, it was the best money ever spent. Its like having a complete new rifle!</p><p> </p><p>EVERYTHING..... you need to know about the T/C Encore platform rifles and turning a good rifle into a great rifle, can be found on one single site and by people that know the Encore platform rifles better than ANYONE in North America is right here: <a href="http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/" target="_blank">Home</a> Mike also recommends Jim Hendershot for trigger work: <a href="http://www.shotsgunsmithing.com/" target="_blank">Index.htm</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 733009, member: 33046"] Before you shell out [B][U]over $800[/U][/B] for a precision gage, then learn the proper way to use it to check forces, I'd JB that bore or use any of the other polishers. Measuring forces isn't just a simple task and there is just ONE way to do it and ALL other ways are totally wrong and provide extreme inconsistent (wrong) readings. Some shooters on other forums use things like bathroom scales and think they're getting accurate readings. I retired from a career as an Ergonomist and during that time, measured tens of thousands of force measurements, using very precision tooling. I assure you there's the right way and all others are wrong. Save your $800 for bullets and such. You'll be much happier and save yourself a ton of money. Back down on the charge just a little also. Have you done the following: [LIST] [*]If your hinge pin will move by hand, its to loose. If it just taps in lightly with just a few taps, it could also be to loose Replace it with a larger hinge pin and tighten up the frame to the barrel [*]Completed a trigger job reducing the trigger pull, polishing the sear and eliminating creep [*]Installed a trigger over travel screw [*]Changed the locking bolt spring to a HD spring [*]Changed out the stock firing pin spring to the HD spring [*]Replaced the factory 30# hammer spring with either a 44# or 51# spring, which will shorten lock time [/LIST]If you can work with small parts, have some mechanical ability and can follow directions, you can do your own trigger work, which saves you money. If you would rather not, then you should have someone else experienced do that for you. If you do your own work, you'll have about $35 plus shipping invested. If you want a professional to do the work on the trigger, I believe Jim charges $75 or there about and he'll install the trigger over travel screw. These changes IMO are a very small price to pay for an outstanding outcome. I know many people that have made these changes and will flat out tell you, it was the best money ever spent. Its like having a complete new rifle! EVERYTHING..... you need to know about the T/C Encore platform rifles and turning a good rifle into a great rifle, can be found on one single site and by people that know the Encore platform rifles better than ANYONE in North America is right here: [url=http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/]Home[/url] Mike also recommends Jim Hendershot for trigger work: [url=http://www.shotsgunsmithing.com/]Index.htm[/url] [/QUOTE]
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