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Encore VS CVA

JdpriceJrJdpriceJr Member Posts: 43 ✭✭
edited March 2008 in Ask the Experts
Hi I would like to buy either an Encore or the CVA equivalent, I was wondering If yall had any ideas on which is "better" I'll be useing it for whitetail deer mostly, so ill start with a muzzleloader barrel and probably a .270
Any thoughts?
thanks
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  • gregwgregw Member Posts: 1,617 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    depends on how much you want to spend...Both are excellent for muzzleloaders as well as rifles...For my money, I would go with the Encore, simply because of the versatility and availability of different calibers. You can also go with the Pro Hunter barrels on the Encore frame..Good Luck
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  • 22hipower22hipower Member Posts: 619 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't have experience with the CVA but have an Encore with three centerfire rifle barrels and a 50 cal ML barrel. The components all interchange well and the barrels are very accurate. Service by TC is good too. One of the barrels is a 7mm Rem Mag of the fluted Pro-Hunter SS variety. The first one I had wouldn't shoot well; couldn't do better than about 4 MOA with a variety of handloads. Sent it in to TC and they promptly sent a replacement which is accurate. You can't go wrong with the Encore.
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  • CubsloverCubslover Member Posts: 18,601 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an Optima Muzzleloader and it's a great Muzzleloader.


    However, if you are wanting the versatility of a Centerfire, go with nothing but an Encore. The availability of Parts, Barrels, etc way out number those for the CVA.
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  • 1022man1022man Member Posts: 512 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You are comparing BMW to Chevy's. They are both good black powder, but the TC will be a much better gun, and will hold value alot better than the CVA.
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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a whole big bunch of respect for the Encore. It is a hoot to be able to change calibers in about 60 seconds. Accuracy with the better known barrels is awesome.
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  • surekillsurekill Member Posts: 1,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The T/C hands down...
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