#SundayGunday: Thompson/Center Arms Encore ProHunter

This video reviews 17 newly announced firearms, highlighting innovative features and practical applications. Key releases include the ultra-reliable Sacko ARG50GP for extreme conditions, the historically significant CMP M1 Garand, and the budget-friendly Smith & Wesson M&P22X for training. The Smith & Wesson Model 940 J-frame revolver at number seven generated significant buzz for its return after 27 years, its 9mm Luger chambering, and the elimination of the internal lock, making it economically viable for practice. The CZ 600 series is showcased with its modular Alpha model at number one, offering interchangeable barrels and a lifetime warranty at an accessible price point.

This video provides an in-depth look at a massive gun collection, focusing on handguns and other firearm components. The presenter, D'Boss Firearms, details various revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, and black powder firearms, including specific models like the Herder Single 6/44, Colt Woodsman, and Thompson Center Contender G2. The video also touches upon non-firearm items like air pistols and rifles, and receiver assemblies, offering insights into their historical significance and collector value.

This video details the reintroduction of Thompson Center Arms and their innovative new barrel technology developed with Avient. Greg Ritz explains the history of the versatile Encore platform and highlights the new barrels featuring a steel core, ceramic injection, and carbon fiber shell. This design significantly improves heat dissipation, maintaining accuracy and point of impact during sustained firing, while also reducing barrel weight. The discussion also touches on the broad applicability of Avient's materials science across the firearms industry.

This video showcases rare and historically significant firearms from Thompson/Center Arms, including the Seneca, TCR, AR-55, Benchmark, and the unreleased Mountain Light rifle. It highlights the company's manufacturing heritage, from in-house wood sourcing and casting to advanced design concepts like the TCR's toolless takedown and the Mountain Light's lightweight chassis system. The presenters emphasize the craftsmanship and engineering that defined Thompson-Center's legacy, noting that many of these models are no longer in production but remain highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

This video introduces the Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter, highlighting its innovative carbon fiber barrel technology pioneered by Avient. This system utilizes a ceramic material between the carbon fiber sleeve and a precision steel core from Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Company. The key benefit is maintaining point of impact consistency, even during rapid firing, unlike traditional steel or standard carbon fiber barrels.

This video reviews the Fierce Razor Rimfire rifle, highlighting its innovative switch barrel system that allows for quick caliber changes between .22 LR and 17 HMR. The rifle features a fully carbon fiber stock and barrel, a Bix & Andy trigger, and a comfortable ergonomic design. While generally reliable, a minor ejection inconsistency was noted when switching to .22 LR, which Fierce is reportedly considering addressing with an additional bolt face.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.