T/C ENCORE 45LC/410-WILL CHAMBER SW460; QUESTION IS
WILL IT WITH STAND 65000PSI . Vs . 15000psi. from a 45 LC!!!
Any factory reps out there????
2007-02-02 16:28:38 · 9 answers · asked by vetoluepold 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
That's really asking for it. Have health insurance, life insurance? The others are right, buy the 460 barrel, the TC might stand it , you might not!
www.tcarms.com, or search Thompson Center 1-800-243-4570
2007-02-03 04:42:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the reloading manuals produced by the major components manufacturers, 45 Colt loads for large-framed Ruger revolvers and T/C Contender or Encore single-shots run between 25,000 and 30,000 CUP (and some manuals won't push them beyond 21,000 to 23,000!) Marlin and Winchester lever-action rifles, with their sealed breach and stronger lockup can handle loads running right up to 33,000 CUP for these guns. Rossi and Legacy Puma lever-action rifles based on the Browning 1892 action can easily stand 50,000 CUP or 65,000 PSI.
However, pistols are pistols and rifles are rifles. While much tougher than a Colt SAA, New Service, Anaconda, or Smith and Wesson 25-5, a Thompson/Center single-shot isn't appreciably stronger than a Ruger or Freedom Arms revolver. Neither of these is as strong as a Winchester or Marlin levergun, and none of these can hold a candle to the Legacy Puma or Rossi 92.
The pressure generated by the .460 S&W is easily DOUBLE the maximum safe load for a Ruger or T/C Contender or Encore! That's well above what one would expect for even the hottest proof load! While the extra-long chamber of the T/C Encore will permit you to chamber a .460 S&W . . . attempt to fire it, and you will very likely destroy your gun and cause yourself potentially serious injuries. I cannot emphasize this enough: DO NOT TRY THIS!
Besides, there's an awful lot you can do with a T/C Encore in .45 Colt. According to the Hodgdon and Hornady loading manuals, 24.6 grains of Hodgdon H4227 fast rifle powder generates 30,300 CUP pressure and propels a 250 grain JHP at around 1350 FPS out of a 10" Contender. (The 15" Encore won't drive the bullet any faster, due to that extra long chamber which is designed to take 3" shotgun shells as well as 1.6" .45 Colt cartridges.) You can even throw a 360 grain cast-lead monster at a bit over 1150 FPS. With shots at close ranges, this is plenty for all but the largest North American game.
2007-02-03 12:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Sam D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but if you get a 460 you can shoot 454's and 45 colts.
2007-02-02 21:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the 460 barrel.
2007-02-03 03:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by Heythere 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't try it. Call Thompson Center or e-mail them. TC makes caliber barrels than anyone. I have even seen TC barrels for sale in 9mm.
2007-02-03 05:55:58 · answer #5 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sure it will fire the 460 BUT !!!!!! call TC and ask them if it will they will probly tell you no they are now selling the barrel for the 460
happy hunting
2007-02-03 00:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by marlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use only ammo that is info stamped on the barrel.Safety is more important than a science experiment gone awry.
2007-02-02 22:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it will not work
2007-02-02 16:36:23 · answer #8 · answered by huntmyzter 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll shoot your eye out, kid!
2007-02-02 16:39:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋