I have a Thompson Encore muzzleloader that's called the Pro - Hunter. It has the fluted stainless steel barrel and black plastic stock. Great gun. Here's my first question: I bought a .223 barrel that's made to fit the Encore frame and it does, but the muzzleloader forearm doesn't fit the .223 barrel. I need to buy a forearm that fits this barrel and the two screws that hold it on. Do I send an e-mail to Thompson and try to buy one through them or go to a dealer and try and get one through the gun shop? Never dealt with Thompson before and dealing with a gun shop you always have the possibility of a screw up.
Question two: Do you fellows have a favorite scope base and rings that you would recommend for this .223 barrel? Thinking of putting an older Redfield 10 power on it. Thanks in advance for your help. It's appreciated. RRM
