Similar to Encore pistol, with longer barrels and walnut stock and forearm. A wide variety of calibers offered from .22-250 to .300 Win. Magnum. Barrel lengths from 24" to 26". Heavy barrels offered in 7mm Rem. Magnum, .300 Win. Magnum and .22-250, with no sights. Weight about: 6 lbs. 12 oz. for 7mm-08 with 24" barrel. Introduced in 1997. In 1998, .260 Rem., .280 Rem., .45-70 Government cartridges added. In 1999, blued and stainless steel frames and barrels were offered. In 2003, .375 H&H Magnum with 26" barrel without sights was offered. In 2004, .280 Rem., .204 Ruger, .405 Win. were added. NOTE: Add about $60 for stainless steel frame and barrels.