I just ordered two barrels for my Thompson Center Encore, one of which is a 10mm. It is a custom 9" long barrel that I want to set up with a strain gauge for pressure testing loads. It looks like its a 4 month wait.
The other is an 18" barrel in 416 Rigby with a muzzle brake. I'm going to have fun trying to talk others into shooting the big boy, and to let some 500 S&W shooters know they don't shoot the worlds meanest pistol. Sometimes you just have to let insanity have its way >:D.
Greg
Sounds like some interesting projects! 8)
The Encore is a chunk of a pistol. The short barrel like this weighs around 5-1/2 pounds. I currently have this .22LR barrel and a 30BR in 9".
My stub pistol ---
(http://www.spanielsport.com/photos/i-szQWjTH/0/XL/i-szQWjTH-XL.jpg)
Greg
That's purdy!
Gorgeous Wood & Steel shootable art! 8)
I am keeping an eye open for a used 10mm barrel for my TC Contenders before I order a new one. Over the years I have seen them, so I know they are out there. I had a 30-30 barrel once and the memories of shooting that still reside in my brain. My only Encore right now is a rifle in 30-06. Oh yes, pictures. I haven't taken one of my Encore yet.
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/dakota1911/bang1/Contenders_zps7be64572.jpg) (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/dakota1911/media/bang1/Contenders_zps7be64572.jpg.html)