Bolt or Auto?

[Gpz1100]

single shot action is the strongest, but you don't need that kind of strength for a 300-221. theres talk of a new style single shot savage action that will have a right and left ejection port.
neat thing about savage is with an action wrench, a barrel nut wrench, go, & no-go gages you can change barrels/caliber and bolt head if needed. get tired if 300-221? change to 221 fireball or 223

[redtazdog]

You could go with a TC in 300 Whisper and later you can use many
other barrel in calibers to suppress like 223, 44mag, 9mm, 45acp, 338Whisper,
510Whisper, 22lr
.
300 Whisper

.
510 Whisper

.
44 Mag

[Gpz1100]

i love my tc encore system. 22-250, 250-3000, 308 & 358. only reason i didn't go tc with the whisper was a problem i had with customer service at fox ridge. i still love the set up but won't be buying anything new from fox ridge or tc directly. if i end up with anymore tc stuff it'll have to be used. and that 44 is wicked!

[Cerebus]

I never even thought about a Encore. I've always been intrigued since you can change up the calibers so many ways. They are all single shot, correct? Any recommendations on where to shop for them?

[Gpz1100]

correct, all single shot, breech loaders. there are used tc contender whisper barrels that pop up on gunbroker or the specialty pistol board from time to time. if it's a tc/fox ridge barrel it'll only have a 1-10 twist. or you can order a new barrel from mgm or mcgowen in the 8 twist.

[redtazdog]

TC never has the proper twist for subsonic ammo so
I have barrels made by
http://www.sskindustries.com/
or
http://www.matchgrademachine.com/

[Cerebus]

Just a quick off-topic: what's the difference between the Encore and the Contender?

[Alleycat]

About 1 pound.

[Gpz1100]

lol-thats about right!

readers digest version---contenter=rimmed/low pressure---encore=belted/hi-pressure

[Cerebus]

Do they make 300 Whisper barrels for both?