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Encore factory barrel hanger bar?

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17 November 2004, 18:47
Gary T
Encore factory barrel hanger bar?
Hey guys,
I've got a 250 Savage Encore factory barrel that shoots pretty good, but I just have a sneaking suspicion it would shoot better w/ a hanger bar setup like I use on all my Contender barrels. In addition, I'd like to be able to use my Bullberry Encore forend w/ the Savage barrel as I'm partial to using a sling carry and this forend has a swivel stud. The BB barrel uses a Contender type hanger bar. I called BB today, but they don't offer a ready made hanger bar for Encore factory barrels; I'd have to send the barrel in for a few wks and $35. Can't do that now as deer season is just starting. I thought I'd read that VVCG has such a hanger bar, but havent' been able to contact them by phone despite many calls. I realize they're going out of business, as well. Looked at their products on the Midway site, but didn't see any hanger bars.

Guess I could take a Pachmayr hanger bar for a Contender and adapt it to the Encore, but thought I'd first check w/ y'all as surely someone else has tried this before me...

Thanks for your help, Gary T.
17 November 2004, 21:56
jffrybrght
Gary, contact Steve Stratton at: blksheep@infowest.com, and ask for the Encore hangar bar. Just check the channel width on your forearm, as he offers 5/16" and 3/8" width bars. You'll need to give him the type of barrel contour you have: bull, sporter, etc., and he can hook you up. I've just gotten 3 from him. He charged me 18.00 for each and ask for USPS shipping for 6.00. It's 8.00 for UPS!!!!

Hope this helps!!
17 November 2004, 23:41
Jules
Bullberry uses the same bar for the encore as they use on the contender. Steve has a different set up then Fred so I don't think the Bullberry forend will work with Steve's bar.
18 November 2004, 05:55
jffrybrght
OOOPPSS, Did not know that Jules. Thanks for the info!!! Sorry Gary.
18 November 2004, 07:31
Gary T
Hey guys, Thanks for the good info. Will contact Steve, nevertheless, even if his hanger bar's not an exact fit. Sounds as if I may end up doing a little minor handwork one way or another, either modifying a Pach hanger bar or modifying my BB forend. Gary T.