OK James B,
Now you have really peaked my interest. Did you get the "standard" T/C bbl or do you own one of the Fox ridge "custom shop" bbls? What length and bbl weight? Open sights, peep sights or scope?
I am sitting on the fence for a new bbl for hte Encore and haven't decided which one to get yet.
I love the old "tried and true" cartridges, 30-06, .45acp etc., and I would seriously consider the 45-70

Thanks,
Mark