I have a contender carbine. I bought a 22 lr barrel from fox ridge that was not good it is easily the worst thing I have ever shot.. I have a blue 223 factory barrel that shoots great everything I have tried is a tack driver. I have a factory stainless 30-30 barrel also. It doesn't shoot like the 223 barrel but is acceptable for hunting at the ranges and animals a 30-30 would be used. It is very handy to carry and light. I haven't shot an encore but a contender does have a good trigger.
