This Thompson/Center Encore ProHunter replacement barrel in .204 Ruger (brand part no. 8140R) drops onto any Encore or Encore ProHunter frame, giving you a fast, no-gunsmith way to add a flat-shooting varmint chambering to your interchangeable-barrel system. Thompson/Center builds this 26-inch barrel from stainless steel with a fluted profile that trims weight and speeds heat dissipation during a long varmint session, backed by a heavy .810-inch contour at the muzzle for stability. A 1:10 twist rate is matched to lighter, high-velocity .204 Ruger bullets, and the muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28 with a thread protector installed, ready for a brake or suppressor. Among rifle barrels, this Encore barrel favors varmint and predator hunters who already run the Encore system and want to add a caliber without buying a second rifle.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .204 Ruger.
• The barrel length is 26 inches.
• The twist rate is 1:10.
• The material is stainless steel.
• The profile is fluted to reduce weight and aid heat dissipation.
• The contour is a heavy contour, measuring .810 inch at the muzzle.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and includes a thread protector.
• The barrel ships with no open sights, drilled and tapped for a scope.
• It fits the Thompson/Center Encore and Encore ProHunter interchangeable-barrel frames.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this barrel come with sights? No, it has no open sights and is drilled and tapped for scope mounting only.

What frames does this barrel fit? Thompson/Center Encore and Encore ProHunter interchangeable-barrel frames.

Is the muzzle threaded? Yes, it’s threaded 1/2×28 and ships with a thread protector installed.

Buy the Thompson/Center Encore ProHunter .204 Ruger Barrel

A fast caliber swap for your Encore frame in a flat-shooting varmint chambering is exactly what this barrel delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.