Thompson Center167513568
Tca 8290R Encore Prohntr Xt Katahdin 209X50 20"$515.00
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Current Stock: Out of stock
The Thompson Center Encore 45-caliber muzzleloader barrel transforms your Encore platform into a dedicated black powder hunting rifle. Built with a stainless steel finish and 28-inch fluted barrel, this interchangeable barrel lets you expand your Encore's versatility without buying a whole new firearm—swap barrels to match your hunting season and quarry. The 1:20 twist rate is optimized for 45-caliber projectiles, and the integrated quick-load™ (QLA) breech system speeds up your loading sequence in the field.
This barrel fires from 209 primers, a common ignition standard that keeps you in supply at most hunting and shooting retailers. The fixed fiber-optic sights let you aim quickly in typical hunting light, and the fluted profile reduces barrel weight without sacrificing rigidity or accuracy. If you already own an Encore rifle or shotgun barrel, you know the platform's real strength: one receiver, endless caliber options. This 45-caliber muzzleloader barrel is your ticket to extend your Encore's range and hunting seasons.
Black powder hunting demands reliability and simplicity, and Thompson Center built both into this barrel. Whether you're pursuing whitetail, elk, or other game where muzzleloaders are preferred or required, the Encore 45 gives you a centerfire-quality rifle experience with the traditional ballistics and regulations of black powder. Pair it with a quality charge, sabot, and bullet, and you've got a capable hunting tool that respects the heritage and challenge of the hunt.
| Caliber | 45 |
| Barrel Length | 28 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Fluted |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Twist Rate | 1:20 |
| Ignition System | 209 Primer |
| Breech System | Quick-Load™ (QLA) |
| Sights | Fixed Fiber-Optic |
This is a Thompson Center Encore barrel designed for the Encore platform. Confirm your receiver is an Encore model before purchase.
Yes, this is a 45-caliber muzzleloader barrel that uses 209 primers for ignition. It's designed for black powder hunting where muzzleloaders are legal and effective for game including whitetail and other North American species.
You receive the barrel assembly with the fixed fiber-optic sights and Quick-Load™ breech system. Check your Encore platform for any additional components or tools needed for installation.
Yes, the Encore platform's defining feature is interchangeable barrels. This 45-caliber muzzleloader barrel can be swapped with other caliber or platform options available in the Encore line.
SKU: 167514921
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Thompson Center Encore 45-caliber muzzleloader barrel transforms your Encore platform into a dedicated black powder hunting rifle. Built with a stainless steel finish and 28-inch fluted barrel, this interchangeable barrel lets you expand your Encore's versatility without buying a whole new firearm—swap barrels to match your hunting season and quarry. The 1:20 twist rate is optimized for 45-caliber projectiles, and the integrated quick-load™ (QLA) breech system speeds up your loading sequence in the field.
This barrel fires from 209 primers, a common ignition standard that keeps you in supply at most hunting and shooting retailers. The fixed fiber-optic sights let you aim quickly in typical hunting light, and the fluted profile reduces barrel weight without sacrificing rigidity or accuracy. If you already own an Encore rifle or shotgun barrel, you know the platform's real strength: one receiver, endless caliber options. This 45-caliber muzzleloader barrel is your ticket to extend your Encore's range and hunting seasons.
Black powder hunting demands reliability and simplicity, and Thompson Center built both into this barrel. Whether you're pursuing whitetail, elk, or other game where muzzleloaders are preferred or required, the Encore 45 gives you a centerfire-quality rifle experience with the traditional ballistics and regulations of black powder. Pair it with a quality charge, sabot, and bullet, and you've got a capable hunting tool that respects the heritage and challenge of the hunt.
| Caliber | 45 |
| Barrel Length | 28 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Fluted |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Twist Rate | 1:20 |
| Ignition System | 209 Primer |
| Breech System | Quick-Load™ (QLA) |
| Sights | Fixed Fiber-Optic |
This is a Thompson Center Encore barrel designed for the Encore platform. Confirm your receiver is an Encore model before purchase.
Yes, this is a 45-caliber muzzleloader barrel that uses 209 primers for ignition. It's designed for black powder hunting where muzzleloaders are legal and effective for game including whitetail and other North American species.
You receive the barrel assembly with the fixed fiber-optic sights and Quick-Load™ breech system. Check your Encore platform for any additional components or tools needed for installation.
Yes, the Encore platform's defining feature is interchangeable barrels. This 45-caliber muzzleloader barrel can be swapped with other caliber or platform options available in the Encore line.
SKU: 167514921