G2 remember when comparing Encore barrels to normal rifles that the chamber is included in an Encore length unlike a bolt action. So a 24" Encore barrel is 24 minusthe length of the cartridge. So if a 223 cartridge was exactly 3"(just for ex.) then you'd have a 21" barrel.
In a bolt action a 24" barrel is after the chamber so thats what it is.
ORIGINAL: Chantecler111
I forgot, with the Encore, you can't get a barrel shorter than 24".
WHy do you continue to post answers when you have no idea what you are talking about. You can get the Encore in any lenght thru a bunch of different companies. You can get factory barrels at different lengths also.
Sometimes its better just not to answer when you are clueless.