The Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter .50 caliber muzzleloader is a modern in-line built for serious black powder hunters who want accuracy, durability, and field-ready features without compromise. This 28-inch composite stock model brings together Thompson Center's proven platform with thoughtful engineering—a rifle that handles well, shoots straight, and stands up to real-world hunting conditions. At 7 pounds with a 14-inch length of pull, it carries comfortably and points naturally, whether you're glassing ridge tops or moving through timber.

The Encore Pro Hunter's composite stock does more than look good—it works. Built with Thompson Center's FlexTech technology, the forend and stock include four internal Energy Burners paired with a recoil pad that compress on firing to reduce felt recoil by 42 percent. For a .50 cal magnum load, that matters. The rifle comes drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and includes Williams fiber optic open sights as backup. The Swing Hammer can be positioned to either side of the frame, letting you access the hammer easily even with a scope mounted. Weather protection comes standard: Thompson Center's WeatherShield coating guards the barrel, receiver, and critical parts against corrosion and extends the rifle's lifespan in wet, harsh conditions.

Breech design sets this rifle apart. The Speed Breech 3 is a hand-removable threaded plug with a triple-lead thread design that reduces the number of turns needed for removal—a real advantage when you're cleaning in the field or at the bench. The wider thread pitch also resists seizing from powder corrosion better than conventional designs. That's the kind of detail that keeps a muzzleloader running clean and fast for seasons to come. The rifle ships with a factory-installed .50 caliber, 28-inch barrel and carries a crisp trigger tuned for accuracy. This is a practical, no-nonsense muzzleloader for hunters who need performance they can trust.

The Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter .50 caliber muzzleloader is a modern in-line built for serious black powder hunters who want accuracy, durability, and field-ready features without compromise. This 28-inch composite stock model brings together Thompson Center's proven platform with thoughtful engineering—a rifle that handles well, shoots straight, and stands up to real-world hunting conditions. At 7 pounds with a 14-inch length of pull, it carries comfortably and points naturally, whether you're glassing ridge tops or moving through timber.

The Encore Pro Hunter's composite stock does more than look good—it works. Built with Thompson Center's FlexTech technology, the forend and stock include four internal Energy Burners paired with a recoil pad that compress on firing to reduce felt recoil by 42 percent. For a .50 cal magnum load, that matters. The rifle comes drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and includes Williams fiber optic open sights as backup. The Swing Hammer can be positioned to either side of the frame, letting you access the hammer easily even with a scope mounted. Weather protection comes standard: Thompson Center's WeatherShield coating guards the barrel, receiver, and critical parts against corrosion and extends the rifle's lifespan in wet, harsh conditions.

Breech design sets this rifle apart. The Speed Breech 3 is a hand-removable threaded plug with a triple-lead thread design that reduces the number of turns needed for removal—a real advantage when you're cleaning in the field or at the bench. The wider thread pitch also resists seizing from powder corrosion better than conventional designs. That's the kind of detail that keeps a muzzleloader running clean and fast for seasons to come. The rifle ships with a factory-installed .50 caliber, 28-inch barrel and carries a crisp trigger tuned for accuracy. This is a practical, no-nonsense muzzleloader for hunters who need performance they can trust.