Thompson Center Encore ProHunter Barrel Features The Thompson Center Arms Encore ProHunter barrel is machined from stainless steel and chambered in .243 Win giving Encore owners an additional caliber option without needing a second frame. Fluting along the barrel s length reduces weight while maintaining the rigidity needed for accurate shooting resulting in a barrel the maker describes as one of the strongest lightweight designs available. Every barrel is test fired at the factory at 100 yards to verify accuracy before it ships giving the shooter confidence straight out of the box. The barrel is built specifically for Encore series rifles and will not fit Contender or G2 Contender frames. A 1 in 10 inch twist rate is matched to the .243 Win cartridge for consistent bullet stabilization at distance and the barrel is threaded 5/8x24 for mounting a suppressor or muzzle device. Finished in matte blue the barrel installs onto the Encore frame without requiring any gunsmithing keeping the barrel-swap process simple for the end user. This no-sights design leaves the barrel ready for the shooter s optic of choice. For Encore ProHunter owners who want to add a flat-shooting .243 Win option to their interchangeable barrel collection this Thompson Center Arms barrel is a straightforward upgrade. Thompson Center Encore ProHunter Barrel Specifications Manufacturer: Thompson Center Model: Encore ProHunter Barrel Compatible Hosts: ProHunter Rifle Caliber: .243 Win Barrel Length: 26 Barrel Description: Fluted Barrel Finish: Matte Blue Twist Rate: 1:10 Thread Pattern: 5/8x24 Sights: No Sights Available At: GrabAGun