everyone I know that has them, loves them, my only thing is a new/different barrel for them is almost $200, so I figure I can by a savage for $300 and have more guns!!. I do like the look of them, and I dont know if you have seen the new Monsterbucks 12 videos but they solely use Encores, Bill Jordan shoots one in .280 rem I think, its all camo even the barrel (except the receiver) If I did get one it would be like that.....sharp looking!!!