RE: TC Encore or NEF ???
I do think the TC's are better, but not twice better.
The 'looks' of a hunting rifle never meant much to me, most of my rifles get abused anyway.
I'm not exactly sold on the idea of interchangable barrels. not saying they don't work, I just prefer to have a whole new rifle.
I own NEF's in .223 and 22hornet, and couldn't ask for anything more from them.