The Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter Barrel in .450 Bushmaster (brand part no. 8340R) converts an Encore frame into a hard-hitting straight-wall hunting rifle, ideal for deer country where straight-wall cartridges are the rule. Thompson Center builds it in stainless with a 26-inch fluted profile, a threaded muzzle for brakes or suppressors, and a 1:16 twist matched to the .450’s heavy bullets. The sight-free top is ready for a scope base, and the Encore’s swap-barrel design means one frame covers this and every other Encore chambering you own. Among rifle barrels, this Pro Hunter favors straight-wall-state deer hunters who want single-shot simplicity with real knockdown power.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .450 Bushmaster, a proven straight-wall deer cartridge.
• The length is 26 inches for full velocity from the big straight-wall case.
• The finish is stainless steel with a fluted profile for weight savings and cooling.
• The muzzle is threaded for brakes and suppressors.
• The twist rate is 1:16, matched to heavy .452 bullets.
• Ships without sights, ready for optics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What frames does this barrel fit? The Thompson Center Encore and Encore Pro Hunter platform, swapping on with the standard hinge pin.

Is .450 Bushmaster legal for straight-wall deer seasons? It is one of the most popular cartridges for straight-wall-restricted deer zones — check your state’s specific case-length rules.

Buy the TC Encore Pro Hunter .450 Bushmaster Barrel

Straight-wall power on the frame you already own is exactly what this Pro Hunter barrel delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping.