The Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter is a break-action single-shot shotgun chambered in 20 Gauge with a 26-inch rifled barrel and a 3-inch chamber. It has a black composite stock and holds one round. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Thompson Center Arms 
• Model: Encore Pro Hunter 
• Caliber: 20 Gauge 
• Action: Break Action 
• Capacity: 1 
• Barrel Length: 26 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 26-inch rifled barrel with 3-inch chamber 
• Break-action single-shot configuration 
• Black composite stock 
• Rifled bore suited to slug accuracy at hunting distances 
• Single-round capacity inherent to the Encore platform

Owners of the Encore Pro Hunter in 20 Gauge appreciate the interchangeable-barrel design that lets the same frame serve multiple roles across seasons. The rifled barrel gets credit for improving slug accuracy compared to smoothbore alternatives, and hunters who use it for deer in tight-cover terrain find the 26-inch length a practical balance.

The single-shot capacity is the most polarizing aspect. Dedicated slug hunters accept it without complaint, while those coming from pump or semi-auto platforms find the manual reload cycle frustrating during follow-up shots. The break-action mechanism itself draws consistent praise for being smooth and positive.

Value perception depends heavily on whether the buyer plans to add barrels over time. As a single-barrel purchase, the price feels steep to some. Those who build out a barrel collection across rimfire, centerfire, and shotgun configurations tend to view the platform as cost-effective over the long run.