Here is a suggestion(not a critique): Buy a TC Encore with a thumbhole stock. Look up EABCO on the net. Order a 6.5 X 284 barrel for your Encore. Get the heavier and longer barrel.

The extra weight will help with recoil. I believe the "Thumbhole Style" stock absorbs some of the recoil. And the caliber has good downrange effectiveness, with less recoil.

I would also suggest a muzzle brake. I know I am gonna catch it for recomending the brake, but I would still recomend it. I believe you will use this rifle as a replacement for your varmint rifle as well.

You should also order a 22 LR barrel for yourEncore rifle as well. Buy a dozen bricks of ammo, and shoot, shoot, shoot. Concentrate on every shot, as if your life depended on it.

I am really gonna catch it for this one. Tom.