No doubt one of the finer features of the Encore is the fact that you can have a longer barrel in a shorter overall rifle length. And if you go with a shorter length barrel you really have a handy setup.

I know that is one of my favorite features of my Encore's. And my Encore CF is my go to deer rifle, and has been for years.

I have had some problems with the Encore MZ's. But then alot of guys I know have had great luck with their's. So I would have to give the Encore in general an A rating.

I just think they are a bit finicky with the MZ barrels. But I think alot of that has to do with the basic two piece stock system. And their MZ barrels are tight. Tom.