Hammer49

Can this be done? I'm looking at buying an elk barrel for my Encore but would rather not keep it topped (since I will use a .338 infrequently I'm hoping to just move a scope over before a big hunt). Also, I would like to set-up two scopes for the .338 just in case something happens to one of them on an expensive (for me) hunt. Thanks in advance!

skeeter 7MM

The way I am reading this you would like a 338 wm barrel which will have warne bases on the Encore,then using warne QR rings on the scope for this barrel for the elk hunt. Additionally you'd like toset up a back scope also with warne ringsjust in case. If so yes it can be done. The Warne QD's have worked very well IME when attaching and reattaching. I know manysay they see no shift in POI but I am not one of them, however the shift is 1" or less and requires only minor fine tuning. Not a big dealto me as shooting a group or two to verify POI is a common practice. When I touch or change anything on my rifles shootingprior to the hunt becomes a must for me. I am not one to leave things for chance and if a slight change in POI is present I like to fine tune it so I am back to my intended zero or POI, even if just for peace of mind sake.

beast44k

If you are switching back and for between 2 gun barrels, no.

The additional scope is a good idea.
I recommend buying a Nikon Prostaff as a backup, they run just a little over $100 new, plus if you end up not needing it, theyhave a pretty good resell value.

As far setting up a second scope a spudded bore sighter can have you close to dead on, before you even leave the house.