Thompson Center Encore Prohunter XT Turkey Shotgun 20ga 3" Chamber 24" Barrel Mossy Oak Bottomland Stock

The Thompson Center Encore ProHunter XT Turkey Shotgun in 20 gauge is a single-shot turkey gun built around a platform that does double duty—or triple duty, if you count it right. What makes the Encore system different from a traditional shotgun is its barrel-swapping architecture: you can run this same receiver with rifle barrels, muzzleloader barrels, or shotgun barrels, making it genuinely versatile across multiple hunting seasons. For a turkey hunter who doesn't want to own three separate guns, that flexibility is hard to beat.

This 20 gauge configuration features a 24-inch barrel with interchangeable choke tubes, giving you the pattern control you need to place pellets where they count on a gobbler. The 3-inch chamber handles standard 20 gauge loads. The receiver comes drilled and tapped with adjustable fiber optic sights already installed—no guessing on sight picture at the moment of truth. Thompson Center equipped this model with a synthetic Mossy Oak Bottomland stock, which blends into the turkey woods and holds up to wet spring conditions. The Flex Tech stock includes a LimbSaver AirTech recoil pad to manage the sharp report of 20 gauge turkey loads.

Practical details matter in the turkey blind. The swing hammer allows you to offset the hammer spur left or right, making this gun truly ambidextrous for either-handed shooters. The Nitride-coated trigger and sear are meant to resist corrosion and provide reliable ignition. It's a no-nonsense single-shot that weighs 6.25 pounds—light enough to carry all morning, heavy enough to hold steady when the strutter steps into the clearing. Overall length runs 34 inches. One round at a time is the format, which suits turkey hunting just fine; you're counting on one well-placed shot anyway.

If you already own a Thompson Center Encore rifle barrel or a muzzleloader barrel, adding this turkey shotgun barrel to your setup is straightforward and economical. If you're building a complete turkey gun from scratch, the ProHunter XT gives you a solid, proven platform with the bonus of season-spanning versatility.

Key Features

• Single-shot 20 gauge shotgun with 3-inch chamber
• 24-inch barrel with interchangeable choke tubes for pattern control
• Drilled and tapped receiver with adjustable fiber optic sights
• Interchangeable barrel system—run rifle, muzzleloader, or shotgun barrels on the same receiver
• Ambidextrous swing hammer for left- or right-hand shooters
• Synthetic Mossy Oak Bottomland stock with LimbSaver AirTech recoil pad
• Nitride-coated trigger and sear for corrosion resistance and reliability
• 6.25-pound weight for all-day carry

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same Encore receiver with rifle or muzzleloader barrels?

Yes. The Encore platform is built around interchangeable barrels, so you can swap this shotgun barrel for a rifle or muzzleloader barrel on the same receiver. That's a significant advantage if you want to hunt multiple seasons without owning separate guns.

What choke tubes come with this shotgun?

The gun features interchangeable choke tubes, but we don't have detail on which specific tubes are included with the purchase. Contact us to confirm what's in the box.

Is this shotgun suitable for turkey hunting?

Yes, this is Thompson Center's turkey-specific model in the ProHunter line. The 20 gauge, 3-inch chamber, adjustable fiber optic sights, and 24-inch barrel are all configured with turkey hunting in mind. The Mossy Oak Bottomland camo stock and managed recoil pad support that purpose.

Can a left-handed shooter use this gun effectively?

Yes. The swing hammer allows you to offset the hammer spur to either the left or right side, making the gun ambidextrous. A left-handed shooter can position controls for comfortable operation.