Rem XR-100 or TC encore

T1jetmech

As far as accuarcy in a single shot rifle goes...is the Rem XR-100 more accurate over the Thompson Center Encore in the same caliber? I like the feel of both rifles...just don't know much about how they shoot.

tsr1965

I had the chance to shoot an XR-100 in 223 chambering. Using the Remington 62 gr. match ammo, it would consistantly print less than 1/2 MOA, and when the wind was not an added variable, it printed 2 3 shot groups at 300 yards under 1/2 inch. I have an Encore with the heavy SS 223 barrel, ant it shoots well, but not that well

nononsense

T1jetmech,

I've shot both systems and while I really enjoy the Encore and many other single shots, the Remington single shots outperform them in the long run. It's not any one thing, it's the system design.

Just in general terms, a single shot bolt action rifle with a solid bottom receiver will have a greater accuracy potential than will a break action single shot rifle such as the Encore. It's the nature of the beast because of the two designs. Rigidity and consistancy are earmarks of accuracy and a break action usually isn't capable of the highest level of accuracy because of this. The Remington also has the capability of a fully adjustable or replaceable triggers.

There are some very minor exceptions (Encore) I'm sure, as there are with any comparisons such as this. But in general, the Remington system will be and has been the most consistant and accurate.

Best.

T1jetmech

Thank you and as always, very informative.

rlnblk

Ive got an xr in 204 ruger it will shoot sub 1/2 moa @100 y.I am very pleased with it.Initial acc not as good ,could feel some tight spots in the bore .I spent some time with jbs bore paste and cleaned for quite a while lots of black crap in the bore.After cleaning bore felt smoother acc improved .

dfletcher

I have a 15" XP100 custom in 223 Rem and a 14" T/C Contender in 223 Rem. The Remington is the more accurate handgun and that's pretty much to be expected. The selling point of the T/Cs is not just accuracy - although they are in general very accurate - but the interchangeable barrel system. Given that you can go from a 17 HMR handgun to a 416 Rigby rifle (plus more) and everyting in between it's amazing that the T/Cs maintain such excellent accuracy.

bpost

quote:Originally posted by nononsense
T1jetmech,

I've shot both systems and while I really enjoy the Encore and many other single shots, the Remington single shots outperform them in the long run. It's not any one thing, it's the system design.

Just in general terms, a single shot bolt action rifle with a solid bottom receiver will have a greater accuracy potential than will a break action single shot rifle such as the Encore. It's the nature of the beast because of the two designs. Rigidity and consistancy are earmarks of accuracy and a break action usually isn't capable of the highest level of accuracy because of this. The Remington also has the capability of a fully adjustable or replaceable triggers.

There are some very minor exceptions (Encore) I'm sure, as there are with any comparisons such as this. But in general, the Remington system will be and has been the most consistant and accurate.

Best.




My Encore on a good day might change your mind a bit. [:D] When the fat lady sings it comes down to the shooter in a lot of cases that determines the difference.[;)][:0]