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. 

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 XT™, the latest in hand-removable, threaded breech plug technology. Unlike competitors' threaded breech plugs, the Speed Breech XT'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 XT.

To protect the muzzleloader against inclement weather, Thompson/Center has added a Nitride finish to the barrel to help protect from corrosion and extend the barrels durability and lifetime.