The Encore is a great gun but their factory rifle barrels leave big room for improvement.I had .243 and.300 mag barrels for mine that I was very disappointed with. Both barrels had trouble staying under2" groups. The throats were so deep thatI had trouble getting the bullets anywherenear the rifling when I reloaded.I ended up ordering a Bullberry 6mm Improved and the group size is now .400". For the money your going to spend on a factory barrel, I'd throw in a few more bucks and get a Bullberry or Match Grade barrel. Both companies have a big selection of caliburs and barrel lengths also. Good Luck.