Although i am a T/C fan, i have never been a fan of the expensive IMHO overpriced encore rifle.for the same money IMHO the Knight mountaineer is a much better buy. they are stunning rifles and have quality written all over them. and guaranteed out to 200 yds. if i were in the market for a upper end M/L, this one would be my pick.i own a T/C Triumph that will do anything the encore can for a whole lot less.Ray