Tc Bbl Encore Prohunter 360Buck 26 Sst Fluted

The Thompson Center Pro Hunter Encore barrel in .360 Buckhammer gives you a versatile second barrel option for your Encore rifle platform. Built from stainless steel with fluted construction, this 26-inch barrel combines weather resistance with a lightweight design engineered to deliver the rigidity hunters demand. Switching barrels on an Encore frame takes no gunsmithing—just unscrew and go—making it easy to adapt your rifle for different hunting seasons or game without owning multiple firearms.

Stainless construction means you're not fighting rust and corrosion in brush, rain, or after a long season in the field. The fluting pattern isn't just for looks; it's there to maximize strength while keeping weight down where it matters. Every barrel Thompson Center ships through the Pro Hunter line gets test-fired at the factory to confirm accuracy, so you can trust your barrel is ready when you mount it.

The .360 Buckhammer is Thompson Center's mid-range rifle cartridge, sitting between traditional shotgun slugs and center-fire rifle rounds in terms of trajectory and power. If you already own an Encore rifle, this barrel opens up a new caliber option without the expense of a second complete gun. Just confirm your frame is an Encore model (not a Contender or G2 Contender—those won't work) and you're set.

Key Features

• Stainless steel construction for corrosion and weather resistance
• Fluted barrel design for maximum strength-to-weight ratio
• Factory test-fired at 100 yards to verify accuracy
• No gunsmithing required—simple unscrew-and-swap installation
• Compatible with Thompson Center Encore frames only

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this barrel fit my Contender or G2 Contender?

No. This Pro Hunter barrel is designed exclusively for Thompson Center Encore frames. It will not fit Contender or G2 Contender models.

Do I need a gunsmith to install this barrel?

No gunsmithing required. The barrel threads directly onto your Encore frame—just unscrew the old barrel and install the new one.

Has this barrel been tested?

Yes. Thompson Center test-fires every Pro Hunter barrel at 100 yards before it ships to verify accuracy and function.

What is the .360 Buckhammer good for?

The .360 Buckhammer is a mid-range cartridge developed by Thompson Center. We recommend checking Thompson Center's ballistics and hunting guidance to confirm it suits your intended use and local hunting regulations.