Thompson/center Encore Pro Hunter Barrels, 8171R

Product Description

The Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter barrel, part number 8171R, is a rifle barrel chambered in 243. It belongs to the Encore Pro Hunter line and is sold as a barrel only.

The point of an Encore barrel is simple. You keep the frame you already own and change the barrel to change the rifle. A 243 barrel gives an Encore owner a chambering that suits deer-sized game and varmints, without buying a whole new gun.

Who this barrel suits

This barrel suits hunters who already shoot an Encore and want to add a 243 to the set. It also fits anyone building out a multi-barrel Encore kit. Check that your frame is an Encore before you order. If you are unsure, ask us and we will help you sort it out.

Plan on a few items to go with it. A scope, rings and bases are the first. Then a sling, a box of 243 ammunition for sighting in, and a cleaning kit sized for the bore. Bring your Encore to the range after mounting the optic and confirm your zero before the season opens.

Thompson/center Encore Pro Hunter Barrels, 8171R Specifications

Ordering from Western Sport

Order online and it ships straight to your door. Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, and everything we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Questions before you order? Send us a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What caliber is the Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter 8171R barrel?

A: 243. This barrel is chambered in 243 for the Encore platform.

Q: What is the part number for this Encore Pro Hunter barrel?

A: The manufacturer part number is 8171R. The UPC is 810180303323.

Q: Is this a complete rifle?

A: No. It is a barrel only. You need an Encore frame to use it.

Q: Who is this barrel for?

A: Encore owners who want a 243 hunting barrel. It lets you add a chambering without buying another frame.

Warranty and Manufacturer

Covered by the Thompson/center factory warranty; warranty terms come from Thompson/center.

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