Would like to know if you like it. I'm looking at a factory 15" seems like it would be fun Also I was told that a 454Casull will fit in the chamber,if so is it safe to do so in the Encore..?

[ 08-16-2003, 04:00: Message edited by: T/C Nut ]

454 is safe in the encore, but not the Contender.

I was thinking about doing the same thing - get an Encore 45 - 410 barrel and also be able to shoot the 454 casul - seems like 3 barrels in 1, now only if they made it in a 16.5 inch barrel then it would be 6 barrels in 1 as it could be used as a pistol or carbine barrel.

I think I know a guy who can build a 16.5" barrel.

V.V. Jeff can the factory 45-410 barrel really chamber the 454Casull ..? Also can you guys at V.V. make a 454-45-410 tube in the Encore..?

I GOT ONE . I GOT THE 12 INCH BARREL. THE 410 WORKS GREAT IN 3 INCH LOADS. WORKS GREAT ON ROADSIDE GROUSE.THE 45 COLT STINKS.IM LUCKY TO HIT A TIN CAN AT 10 YARDS. NOT VERY ACCURATE. USE IT FOR THE 410 ONLY.....PIGGY

NO. I USE IT FOR THE 410 ONLY. THE CONCEPT SOUNDS GREAT(2 calibers in one) BUT UNLESS YOU SHOOT REALLY CLOSE, IT DOESNT WORK. THATS MY THOUGHT !!!!!!!

I'm just giving you some crap.

As for the 454 in a 45-410, I'm not sure. However, if the 454 is the same dia as the 45 long colt, it should work. I don't have my manual handy or I'd look it up for you. Keep in mind, it won't be very accurate.

sorry jj.im new at this.......

The 454 would chamber but accuracy will be similar to the 45 colt. Almost everyone that i have talked to over the years has the same reponse, works great as a 410 but sux with anything else.....

ONE DAY i would like to have a 10" 410 for the contender, would make a nice small game gun!

EDIT: TYPO's!

[ 08-19-2003, 06:20: Message edited by: MSSmagnum ]

I have a 10 anch 45/410 for my Encore. I have never put a 45 colt round through it. I have from time to time seen references to a round based on the 444 marlin case that is blown out to 45 caliber and loaded at 45 colt velocities.(450 Mongo?) The longer case is supposed to provide a great improvement to accuracy. What do you guys think? Is this a pipedream or a solid possibility?
Rick

I have a 454/410 barrel for my encore. I had the first one made from Virgin Valley. My barrel is 16 1/2 in. I also have a 22lr insert for it.

What kind of accuracy are you guys getting at say 25 to 50 feet....? I'm not looking for a super accurate 45/454 but, if I need to shoot at something that bites back I would like to hit it at least at 50 feet.

T/C,

I just plink with mine on the range and at 50 yards I'm able to take out soda bottles. I'm hoping that my 454 long will fit in the Otherwise i'll have reamed out, so that it's a 454 long/410.

Jeff stratton From virgin valley should remember this barrel, they made my 251 mouser express at the same time.