Re: Encore ML barrel or CVA ML pistol - 10/13/20183:01 AM
Bullberry Barrel Works still offers pistol length muzzleloader barrels for the Encore and Contender. Kind of pricey, but it's your only option if you want a muzzleloader Encore pistol right now.
Re: Encore ML barrel or CVA ML pistol - 10/13/20185:10 AM
I have the CVA Optima V2 pistol. It is one hell of a lot of fun! It has also been very accurate with several different load combinations. Haven't had a chance to use it hunting yet. I can tell you 100 grains of loose pyrodex FFg in it is a fun handful!
Re: Encore ML barrel or CVA ML pistol - 10/22/201811:09 PM
I tried two 50 grain 777 pellets with a 300 grain sabot XTP. OUCH! I had some RS (same as 2ff) that I tried next. Shot both 300 grain XTP's snd 250 grain SST's with 75 grains. Decent accuracy and much easier on my hands.
When I use it up I will look at getting some Blackhorn.
Re: Encore ML barrel or CVA ML pistol - 10/23/20187:11 PM
I shoot the Encore 209x50 and use 70grns volume, 777 loose powder, 245grn Powerbelt with 777 primers. It shoots 2" high at 50yd and on at 100yds. Never had any deer walk off from this load. Never shot one past 70 yards.
Re: Encore ML barrel or CVA ML pistol - 12/27/20183:57 PM
This season I switched to 85 grains of Blackhorn behind a 240 TC Cheap Shot all lead hollow point. It groups well. I took a seven point whitetail at 71 yards with it this year.
Re: Encore ML barrel or CVA ML pistol - 12/28/201812:30 AM
Match Grade Machine has recently come out with pistol length muzzle loading barrels for both the Contender and Encore. Just another option to consider.