I, like another posted, have an Encore pistol in .308. It's a dream come true. I handload around 10% below maximum load data for rifles. The recoil is comparable to a .357 Mag, maybe less.

The receiver action is the same whether it's a rifle or pistol. The trigger is crisp and light, mines right at 2 lbs. with no creep and once adjusted; no overtravel.

I am ordering the rifle stock components and a .308 rifle barrel so I have the capability to hunt with either as I choose.

Shoot often - Hunt always

I have not gotten after market barrels but I have the 209x50cal in stainless and like it very much it shoots like a dream and at 100 yds it will hold a 1 1/2" pattern I am shooting pyrdox 50 gr pellets x2 and a 175 gr rem. sabot. the main thing is Practice.

I picked up an Encore when they first came on the market..EXECELENT! I did get a trigger job and a barrel from www.virginvalleyguns.com

This is one of the most accurate guns I own...

Be careful the gun grabbers are watching us!
It is illegal to transform your rifle into a pistol without prior BATF approval.
Maybe not a good idea to let everyone know what you are doing.
I personally have no problem with it, but it was brought to my attention when I was speaking of doing the same thing.
Then I went home to read the warning label on the original box and it states that you may only use barrels with a length of 16" or greater on my reciever. My original purchace was the 209x50ML.
Just thought I' d mention it.