The Thompson Center Encore ProHunter XT (brand part no. 6022R) is a .50 caliber break-action muzzleloader built on Thompson Center’s proven Encore platform, chambered with a 28-inch barrel rifled at 1-in-28 twist for consistent sabot-round accuracy. Its black composite stock keeps the rifle lightweight and weather-resistant, giving muzzleloader hunters a dependable single-shot platform backed by Thompson Center’s long-standing reputation for accuracy.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .50 caliber for dependable big-game performance.
• Fitted with a 28-inch barrel for strong velocity retention.
• Runs a break action for quick, single-shot reloading.
• Rifled with a 1-in-28 twist rate for consistent sabot-round accuracy.
• Dressed in a black composite stock for weather resistance.
• Weighs approximately 10 pounds as configured.
• Packaged in a compact 3.4-by-9.4-inch retail box footprint.
• Classified as a Rifle under ATF muzzleloader rules.
• Packaged in a 3.4-by-9.4-inch retail box footprint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it come with sights? This model ships without sights and is built to accept a scope.

What is the Encore platform? It’s Thompson Center’s interchangeable-barrel break-action system, widely respected for accuracy across rifle, muzzleloader, and pistol configurations.

Is this rifle good for late-season hunts? Its weather-resistant composite stock makes it well suited to cold, wet late-season conditions.

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