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My dad gave me a Thompson Contender pistol in the early 90s. When I set out to buy a rifle barrel for it, a well known person in the TC clan told me to get an Encore to handle the larger calibers which I was looking for. I was told to stay away from the magnums in the break actions because of possible frame stretch. As I look through the classifieds and auction websites, I see many magnum Encore barrels for sale. I doubt the metallurgy has changed much since the 90s so I am wondering if these custom barrel makers know something we don't?? Or is the $$ worth more than the truth??
A 300 mag on an Encore must be brutal if a 12 gauge slug barrel on an Encore is any comparison.
A 300 mag on an Encore must be brutal if a 12 gauge slug barrel on an Encore is any comparison.