i'm not sure if many of you have heard this but there is a company that makes barrels for the encore so you can shoot rimfires w/out a conversion. what do you think?

The Encore 'WZL' Barrel is a unique design that allows the shooter to use rim fire ammo without the expense and hassle of a 'conversion kit'. Now the Encore can go from center fire to rim fire with a simple bbl. change
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