Encore vs Contender Scope Mounting

[tred1956]

I have been shooting Contenders for decades but have never owned an Encore (Thanks to hotrodal) I now do. So, I need a little info fellows. Will a Contender base fit an Encore? Are the screws the same size or different? I use weaver style rings. The two I got from Al have aluminum bases and I have always used steel (just a personal preference). What I use on Contenders are Warne or Bullberry. What brand bases do you recommend? Didn't make it to gun show so looks like I will still be on the search for Encore frame. If anybody has a source for Warne or Bullberry steel weaver style base for an Encore please let me know.

Thanks in advance and I am sure I will have more questions
Doug

 

[dhagerty40]

first, The hole size and mounting pattern for encore and contender are the same. the difference is the circumference of the barrels.

Now, Bullberry is out of business, so no luck. Warne makes an encore base but out of stock.
I personally am using an EGW base with good luck.

M987M TC Encore, Omega & Triumph, Matte

Warne Maxima steel bases, the strongest, most versatile mounting system. Low profile steel construction is a significant upgrade from other 2 piece bases.

warnescopemounts.com

 

[JayHHI6818]

Another option

TC Encore Pro Hunter Scope Mounts, Sights

Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter Scope Mounts, Sights, and Rifle Scopes at EABCO

eabco.com