I bought a TC Encore Pro Hunter this past spring for my wife to start deer hunting with me. She will be using it in blackpowder form for both blackpowder and rifle season. If she enjoys hunting, I would like to get a .243 barrel for her to use in rifle season next year. Might get it even if she doesn't so I can have it. But, the TC barrels in stainless steel run $399 at Bass Pro, though I am sure there are cheaper outlets. The Bergara barrel, also in SS, is only $240 at BellMtcs.com. The difference in price would go a long way to getting a forestock and scope.

Is this a case of getting what you pay for where the TC really is that much better or is it just paying for the name brand?