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Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter

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description Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter Overview

The Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter is a single-shot firearm built around a break-action receiver and an interchangeable-barrel system. Compatible barrels allow the same basic action to be configured for numerous rifle, handgun, shotgun, and muzzleloading applications, subject to the components and legal configuration involved. It is intended for hunters and sporting shooters who value deliberate single-shot operation and the ability to use one platform for different game, cartridges, or seasons.

help Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter FAQ

Can the Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter really switch between rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader barrels?

Yes, the Encore Pro Hunter's interchangeable-barrel system allows a single break-action receiver to be fitted with barrels chambered for centerfire rifle cartridges, shotgun shells, handgun rounds, and muzzleloading configurations. Barrel swaps require only the removal of a single forend screw, making field changes straightforward.

Does the Encore Pro Hunter have a removable muzzleloader breech plug?

Yes, the Encore Pro Hunter muzzleloader barrels use a removable breech plug design, and Thompson/Center later introduced the Speed Breech XT breech plug, which can be removed by hand without tools for easier cleaning. The muzzleloader versions typically use a 209 shotgun primer ignition system.

Who makes the Thompson/Center Encore now that T/C is owned by Smith & Wesson?

Thompson/Center Arms has been a subsidiary of Smith & Wesson Brands since the acquisition in 2007. However, Smith & Wesson announced in 2010 that it would close the Rochester, New Hampshire T/C facility and consolidate operations, and the Encore product line's current availability has fluctuated since then.

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