ORIGINAL: HEAD0001
I really like the thumbhole stock for the Encore's. IMO you have better control of the rifle with the thumbhole stock. I also shoot a thumbhole stock more accurately-especialy from hunting positions. The thumhole design also helps you control the recoil and muzzle flip by alowing your hand to absorb part of it. Tom.
My PH is a pistol grip but my BILs is a thumbhole. I also have two buddies with TC Omega THs. I've shot these guns quite a bit and have come to like the THs.