An exposed hammer with a patented automatic hammer block makes the Encore 209x50 and 209x45 Magnum one of most "user friendly"muzzleloaders you can buy. Like all hammer guns, it comes up and gets ready for action fast. The closed breech design, coupled with it's 209 primer ignition assures positive ignition even in foul weather conditions. The G2 Contender 209x45 can also be converted to a center fire rifle in mere seconds by switching barrels.
Specifications: Caliber: 45 & 50 Caliber Muzzle loader Action: Single Shot Break Open Action Ignition: 209 Shotgun Primer (Closed Breech) Receiver: Blued, Stainless or Realtree Hardwoods Barrel: 24" & 26" w/Quick Load Accurizer Muzzle System Rifling Twist: 1 in 28" (50 Caliber) 1 in 20" (45 Caliber) Sights: Click adjustable steel rear sight with Tru-Glo Fiber Optic inserts and steel ramp style front sight with Tru-Glo Fiber Optic insert. Capacity: 1 Trigger: Break open design using trigger guard spur Hammer: Exposed hammer with patented hammer block safety Stock: Solid American Walnut, Advantage Timber, Real-tree Hardwoods or Black Composite Buttstock and Forend Overall Length: 40 1/2" (Encore BP) 37 3/4" (Contender G2) Length of Pull: 14 3/4 (All adult stocks) Weight: 7 lbs (Encore BP) 5 1/2 lbs (Contender G2) Extra Features: Interchangeable barrels in a variety of calibers offered as accessories. Drilled and tapped for scoppe mounts. Accessory: Sling Swivel Studs Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
