I have a 26" TC Custom shop barrel in 6PPC for my Encore. It handled SD mule deer last year with a 85 gr. Sierra BTHP at 2850 fps. It shoots 10 shot groups into .3" at 100 yds, 1.3" groups at 300 yds. 55gr. Nosler BTs shoots just as well, but at 3500 fps 10' from the muzzle.

Selmer

"Daddy, can you sometime maybe please go shoot a water buffalo so we can have that for supper? Please? And can I come along? Does it taste like deer?"
- my 3-year old daughter smile