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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter is a versatile, single-shot rifle chambered in 7mm Rem Mag, offering a blend of precision, reliability, and adaptability for hunters and shooting enthusiasts alike. This rifle features a 28-inch fluted barrel, which not only enhances the rifle’s overall aesthetics but also reduces weight and improves barrel cooling during extended shooting sessions. Finished in blue, the barrel provides a sleek, durable surface that holds up we …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:The Model 1870 rifle and carbine marked a notable improvement over the earlier “Trapdoor Springfield” models, yet the use of the .50-70 Gov’t cartridge revealed its inadequacies, prompting a trial in 1872 to select a more effective standard for the U.S. Army’s infantry and cavalry. In 1873, the slightly modified Model 1870 designs were adopted, now chambered for the newly developed .45-70 Government cartridge, which offered superior ballistic performance. This cartridge, …

SpecificationsManufacturer: Thompson CenterModel: Contender "Super 14"Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Finish: Blue Barrel Length: 14" Bull BarrelOptics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable RearAction: Single-Shot Markings: StandardImages …

SpecificationsManufacturer: Thompson Center Model: ContenderCaliber: .32-20 Winchester Finish: Blue Barrel Length: 10" Bull BarrelOptics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear Action: Single-ShotMarkings: StandardImages …

SpecificationsManufacturer: Thompson Center Model: EncoreCaliber: .17 Remington Finish: Blue Barrel Length: 16" Barrel with Muzzle BrakeOptics/Sights: Picatinny RailStock/Grips: Black Synthetic with Checkering and Folding Bi-PodAction: Single-Shot Markings: StandardImages …