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I am alot like you, I like a rifle that looks balanced. The problem with a long scope on an Encore, is that most bases are too short. If the scope is too long, I have noticed that some scopes will not have sufficient eye relief, or can cause problems with the hammer(thumb will not fit between scope and hammer). The longest base I have found is the Warne. If that is not long enough then I am sure some one could make you one. Does any one know of afactory base that is longer than the Warne? Tom.
Weaver Grand Slam havean extension base, though not for the Encore!!
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