We knew this day was eventually coming when we got wind that Greg Ritz had reacquired Thompson/Center Arms, the same company he rocketed in popularity in the early 2000s. Now Thompson/Center is really back with its first the re-launch of the Thompson/Center Encore PROHunter.
Updated Thompson/Center PROHunter Debuts
“We are proud to have Thompson/Center return to its hometown manufacturing roots of Rochester, NH, and thrive as family-owned once again,” said Ritz, President & CEO of T/C Arms. “Our talented team is committed to the innovation, unrivaled quality, and lifetime warranty that have defined the iconic T/C brand for 60 years. Hunters and shooters can expect to see the rebirth of the storied product lines such as the ENCORE platform, along with new designs that will redefine the shooting experience and remind gun owners why T/C Arms is America’s Master Gunmaker.”
Thompson/Center Arms owns a proud legacy in muzzleloading and centerfire rifle platforms. The Encore and Contender platforms remain legendary, pioneering platforms among hunters everywhere.
Now the Encore PROHunter relaunches the brand with a single-shot, break-open design. It comes in several configurations, including centerfire, rimfire, shotgun gauges and muzzleloaders. The interchangeable barrel design gives hunters the option to buy multiple barrels to reconfigure the Encore to suit any hunting season or shooting pursuit.
The Encore PROHunter relaunches in .45- and .50-caliber muzzleloaders, with 20- and 28-inch heavy-contour, precision fluted barrels. Each barrel comes drilled and tapped for precision scopes or sight installation. The company’s Speed Breech XT technology includes Nitride coating to enable hand-removing the breech plug with a 90-degree rotation for easy cleaning.
Thompson/Center Encore PRO Hunter Features:
- Flex Tech Stock – Reduces felt recoil by up to 70% for enhanced shooter comfort.
- Swing Hammer Offset Design – Provides ease of use and optimal shootability.
- Quick Load Accurizor False Muzzle – Features a counter-bored crown for increased accuracy and simplified loading.
Thompson/Center Encore PROHunter Specifications:
- Frame Material/Finish: Stainless Steel, Bead Blasted
- Trigger & Sear: Nitride coated for a cleaner, more consistent 3-5-pound trigger pull
- Firing Pin Bushing: Nitride coated for superior corrosion resistance
- Safety: Automatic hammer block with bolt interlock
- Barrel: Interchangeable, button rifled, brush honed chamber, and match grade crown
- Stock/Forend: Over molded composite with FlexTech Technology
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Overall Length: 40 ½ inhes (with 28” barrel)
- Length of Pull: 14 inches
