accuracy - omaga vs encore

browtine · Dec 23, 2002

anyone know if there is a difference in accuracy between the encore vs omega.(distance or short range) (weight) these seem to be a couple of the best guns on the market from what i have heard. i know nothing really about the guns other then reading posts on this forum. any help would be apperciated.

sheephunter · Dec 23, 2002

I have shot both extensively and both are very accurate guns. If I was buying a new rifle, however, and didn't care if it had interchangeable barrels,I'd go with the Omega. It is without question the most accurate muzzleloader I have ever shot.

browtine · Dec 23, 2002

thanks, i dont really care about the interchangable barrels. i just want the most accurate and dependable gun available.

DeerKing · Dec 23, 2002

I'm thinking about buying an Omega but am curious how well non-sabot lead flies out of them. (Sabots NOT legal in Colorado). T/C seems to tout that they are made for sabots but I am curious how Maxi-balls or Buffalo bullets work. Anyone know??

Gator · Dec 26, 2002

DeerKing I have shoot a few Lubed bullets and could only get a fair gouping about 4" at a hundred and 11" at 200. With Sabot it just over a 1" at hundred and 3" at 2 hundred W/scope so they do shoot really good. get one and play with it until you find the right load and you will have a shooter. I have a friend who shoots better with iron sights than most with a scope.I use the SS Omega

eyeguard · Dec 30, 2002

Hey Gator,

If you don't mind me asking, how much do Omegas generally run, and what did you pay for your SS? Thanks in advance.

Noel

Boman · Jan 2, 2003

Deerking shoots better with iron sights too!...

Seriously has anyone shot Black belt bullets through an Omega yet? I'd like to get one too but am a colorado resident as well.

RandyWakeman · Jan 16, 2003

Re: Omega vs. Encore

We have been testing both . . .

They both shoot very accurately with 295 gr. Powerbelts. Accuracy is virtually identical.

Gator · Jan 20, 2003

I brought one of the first ones out, it was about 450 or so they are cheaper now. It is more accurate then my MK-85 You can get a good deal at Midsouthshootingsupply, they have them as low as 308 for blue on blue