TreestandEd

I like both, I dont have any Rifles so the flexability of Encore Attractive however it is pricy.I see barels selling for 200$+.

Is the flexibility of the Encore worth the cash.

Mikeforelk

If you only want the encore to ML hunt of course not. However if you need a centerfire rifle or have always wanted a single shoot rifle its more then worth it. Warning however its not $200. more, its alot higher then that cause once you start buying barrels you cant stop (like eating potato chips). My weatherby and .270 mountain rifle now sit in my gun safe cause I cant put down my encore with either its 7mm/o8 or 7mm mag barrels. Funnest rifle to shoot I have ever had and a tack-driver.

Steve F.in MD

In my never to be humble opinion get the Omega. By the time you buy other barrels, and put scopes on them, the Encore is no bargain. You can buy used rifles for less in most gun shops or pawn shops.

I have an Encore, but if I had it to do over I would have saved myself some cash and bought something else. That being said, it is a very accurate rifle. Just overpriced in my opinion.

JimboHunter1

I spent the extra clams on the Encore and I still have to spend more to get it shooting right (it has a loose hinge pin). If I had bought the Omega there' d be no hinge pin to worry about.
I would probably go with the Omega if I had it to do over.

BigCat21

I have the omega and love it. It think it may be my favorite gun.

A5Mag12

I have an Omega and haven' t any regrets about it. The idea of a bunch of different barrels for the same gun don' t interest me, I would rather have have different guns. If I want to shoot something different I just grab one of the other guns. Plus it makes the vault look nicer.

TreestandEd

Thanks guys I ended up with CVA Optima Pro, Encore just to pricy.
It came down to CVA Optima pro vs Omega 50.

vc1111

Jimbo, if I were you, I'd make a phone call to Thompson Center Arms about the loose hinge. I'd be willing to bet that they would repair or replace that rifle free. Their service is nothing less than outstanding.

etothepii

I haven't shot an Encore, but me, the flexibility of the gun seems great if not a little too expensive. I have read great things about it though. People seem to love it. I bought the Omega, nad I think it is absolutely great! I am wondering if T/C can create a line of center fire barrels to fit it. Maybe wishful thinking...

T/C fan!

I'm a little late replying to this because I just joined this site. But, vc1111 is right. I bought a "late-model" contender with the same problem(loose hingepin), I called them and they sent me a brand new frame. They are trulely the finest company when it comes to backing their product.