I have the original encore and i just ordered a 223 barrle for it. When i got it i noticed it was a prohunter barrel instead of the original encore barrel. The prohunter barrel is 28" so i was wanting to know if a original forend will still fit the prohunter barrel or will i have to order the prohunter forend. I saw that the original encore only comes in 24" and 26". If anyone knows about this please let me know ASAP. thanks.