Gosh,

Not sure how the 12 guage works but I would like to hear as well cause I'm thinking of one. I already own an Encore rifle, bought one for tramping up and down the big hills of NorthCentral PA in the National forests and such, got the 7mm-08 cartrige. LOVE IT! Topped with a little Leupold 2-7x and its a DREAM to carry around. Shot four deer with it so far including the largest 8 point ever for me thus far.

I'm guessing your going to enjoy it. Consider a rifle barrel for deer or other. There is something to be said for getting used to same gun for all of your needs........

Have fun and let me know if anyone gets back some info on this one!