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Originally posted by Bill M:
Hello Dalton,

Not quite sure what you're asking? On the Encore, the scope base and rings are mounted on the barrel, not the receiver. Plus, on most barrels, you must remove the rear sight to mount the scope - you can't have both.

The only exception that I'm aware of is the 209X50 Muzzleloader Rifle barrel. The rear sight is mounted forward of the scope mounting area. I have see-thru rings mounted on a T/C weaver-style rail on my 209X50 barrel, but it still interferes somewhat with the open sights.

Hope this helps,

Bill

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Originally posted by Bill M:
Hello Dalton,

Makes more sense now! I am not aware of any see-thru mounts that screw directly on an Encore barrel, but you may be able find something close and modify them. As I said, using the T/C Weaver rail and Weaver see-thru rings did interfere with the open sight picture on my 209X50 - I could see the "U" on the rear sight and just the tops of the fiber optics. Your rear sight will be on a tapered portion of the barrel if using a factory contour?

What about a "back-up" peep sight that attaches to a weaver rail, such as those made by (formerly) Ashley Outdoors? You could remove the scope and replace with the rear sight, if the front sight was tall enough.

I am thinking about cutting a 3/16" dovetail in the Weaver rail just forward of the rear ring, and installing a Williams open sight insert in it for an iron sight "back-up". Would not be fully adjustable, but should be serviceable. I've also seen flip-up sight blades built into Weaver mounts, but not for the Encore .

Where, and what kind of matches are you planning on shooting? I didn't know that there were any close to us. I think Higginsville, MO is the closest place holding IHMSA matches, and there are NRA handgun Silhouette matches in Columbia.

If I think of any other options, I'll let you know.

Best regards, Bill

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