Thompson Center Encore Barrel Features The Thompson Center Arms Encore barrel is machined from stainless steel and fluted along its 26 inch length to reduce weight without sacrificing the rigidity needed for consistent accuracy. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor the barrel carries a 1:8 inch twist rate suited to stabilizing the heavier high ballistic coefficient bullets common in long range 6.5 Creedmoor loads. A 5/8x24 threaded muzzle allows shooters to mount a muzzle brake compensator or suppressor to manage recoil and sound signature. Every barrel is factory test fired at 100 yards to verify accuracy before it ships giving owners confidence in its out of box performance. Built exclusively for Encore series rifles this barrel is a drop-in fit that requires no gunsmithing to install and it will not fit Contender or G2 Contender frames. The stainless steel construction offers strong weather resistance helping the barrel hold up to repeated exposure in varied hunting conditions. Swapping barrels on the modular Encore platform lets owners change calibers or configurations without buying an entirely new rifle. For Encore Prohunter owners looking to add a dedicated 6.5 Creedmoor option to their barrel lineup this fluted threaded barrel delivers an accurate weather resistant upgrade. Thompson Center Encore Barrel Specifications Manufacturer: Thompson Center Model: Encore Barrel Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor Barrel Length: 26 Compatible Hosts: Encore Prohunter Barrel Material: Stainless Steel Finish: Stainless Barrel Description: Fluted Threaded Twist Rate: 1:8 Thread Pattern: 5/8x24 Sights: None Weight: 5.25 lbs Available At: GrabAGun