I'm a big T/C encore fan too. I have an encore with a 209x50, 24" 22-250, 24" 30/06, and a 18" 45/70. IT is an awsome gun for versility and for portability. I really like it because all of my barrels are accurate, and shorter and lighter than a boltgun with the same length barrel. It is nice to have a couple of barrels along when you are flying out somewhere to hunt. Its a lot easier than taking a full 2 gun rifle case. THat extra room comes in handy when your flying in a small plane. This is my encore with my 30/06 barrel.