I own both. Had the H&R/NEF 1st, then bought the Encore when I had more money to spend and was sure that a single shot rifle was for me. I kind of " graduated" to the Encore. The H&R/NEF served it' s intended purpose. That said, the Encore is in a whole different class. More accurate, more barrels, more stocks, just more options. With the H&R you are limited to what you can do as far as barrel switching, and you have to send in your gun to have the barrels " fitted" to the receiver. Now you are at the mercy of the company as to when you get your stuff back!
In conclusion, the H&R/NEF is OK to get started with, but if you like the whole single shot, switch barrel thing you will eventually get the Emcore or even the new G2.
Good luck and good hunting.