From what I have seen the H&R's are pretty accurate, especially for the price. The T/C's have better fit and finnish and triggers though. Plus if you get extra barrels they don't have to be fitted like a H&R does.

Paul

I have only had one H&R, and it was a fine shooting gun. I currently have 4 Encores all of which are fine shooters, BUT I had to go to theCustom Shop or Virgin Valley Custom Guns to get it to shoot to my standards. I would go with the Encore again hands down.

I have both 12 Handi rifles and Contender and Encore. Handi's just as accurate as the Thompsons

I have a bunch of different calibers for the Encore and all are very accurate...

I've done some research on the TC Encores, and I like what I see and hear. My question is, can I get a 25WSSM barrel for them? I have yet to find WSM or WSSM barrels for them.

I'm planning on getting one in 50 cal for my muzzleloader deer tag next year.

I have an Encore with several barrels. I have only shot the 25-05 so for being that the rifle is new to me. I only shot 3 shots the other day at 100 yards and all bullet holes are touching each other. This is very acceptable to my standards.Imagine what it might do with some handloading.Not that you can't do a fine job at hunting with lesser shooting rifles, I just will not have a rifle that shoots over1MOA.I now have to try out the 22-250 barrel to see if it is going to get to hang around or go to a gun show or e bay.