After reading about the potential accuracy with the encore, I took my muzzleloader barrell off, purchased a .308 win. barrel. Had the trigger worked, the Mike Belm pin installed, and checked the forend ears for clearance ( not rubbing the hinge pin ), with 180 grs. Federals with Nosler Partition tips, I was getting 1.5'' @ 100 yds. So yes I am a Encore fan now. The Encore can shoot like a bolt action rifle. This was accomplished with very litte testing with different bullets. I can`t wait for the warmer weather to test handloads.
