With the great looks, quality and accuracy of the popular Encore ProHunter™, this muzzleloader combines the advanced features of the Pro Hunter rifle with Thompson/Center’s solid reputation for durability and performance in the field. Unlike other muzzleloaders in its line, the ProHunter XT features an interchangeable barrel system allowing you to use one platform for many purposes. This model ships with a .50 caliber, 28-inch muzzleloader barrel equipped from the factory.

Other notable features include the muzzleloader’s improved handling and recoil reduction system made possible by the FlexTech™ stock and forend. Inside the FlexTech stock, are four Energy Burners™, along with the recoil pad, allowing the stock to compress slightly when fired, helping to reduce felt recoil by forty-two percent. Additionally the ProHunter XT muzzleloader includes the Speed Breech® 3, the latest in hand-removable, threaded breech plug technology. Unlike competitors' threaded breech plugs, the Speed Breech® 3's triple lead thread design gives it more area between the threads that helps prevent breech plug seizing from powder corrosion. The triple lead thread design equates to easier removal with fewer turns than conventional plugs. Removal and cleaning just got easier with Thompson/Center's new Speed Breech 3.

The Federal™ FireStick is a vital component to this groundbreaking new muzzleloader. The FireStick is a plastic capsule that holds pre-measured powder charges. The ability to have identical charges on every shot allows for a more consistent velocity spread, which increases accuracy and dependability. Since the FireSticks are only used once, there is no real cleaning involved in the breech area, which speeds up reloading as well. This technology reduces the need for many common accessories, which makes it much easier for beginners to get into the sport. Powder measures, powder flasks, nipple picks, speed loaders, cappers, parts soakers, and granular or pelletized powders are not needed with this muzzleloader, which can save hunters lots of money when they are first getting into muzzleloading. With this new muzzleloader, all you’ll need to carry in the field are a couple primers, bullets, FireSticks, and a bullet starter! 

The ProHunter XT™ muzzleloader is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and open sights. Additionally it is equipped with the Swing Hammer® that can be conveniently positioned toward either side of the frame, enabling easier access to the hammer under mounted scopes. Weighing in at just 7 pounds, the ProHunter XT features a 14-inch length of pull, crisp trigger and deadly accuracy.

Additionally the ProHunter XT muzzleloader includes the Speed Breech® 3, the latest in hand-removable, threaded breech plug technology. Unlike competitors' threaded breech plugs, the Speed Breech® 3's triple lead thread design gives it more area between the threads that helps prevent breech plug seizing from powder corrosion. The triple lead thread design equates to easier removal with fewer turns than conventional plugs. Removal and cleaning just got easier with Thompson/Center's new Speed Breech 3.