The Thompson Center Arms Encore Walnut Rifle Forend (TCA 3110R) transforms your Encore frame into a precision rifle platform with traditional wood aesthetics. This factory forend provides the structural foundation and ergonomic grip needed for accurate long-range shooting while maintaining the classic appearance hunters and collectors value.
What Makes This Different
Unlike synthetic alternatives, this walnut forend offers superior vibration dampening that enhances accuracy by reducing barrel harmonics. The dense hardwood construction provides consistent contact pressure against the barrel, while the traditional finish complements vintage and modern Encore frames equally well. Factory specifications ensure perfect fit without the gunsmithing required for aftermarket options.
Key Features
- Genuine American walnut construction with factory-applied finish
- Precision-machined inletting for Thompson Center Encore frames
- Traditional rifle forend profile with comfortable palm swell
- Integrated sling swivel stud mounting point
- Compatible with all Encore rifle barrel configurations
- Factory quality control ensures consistent wood grain and color matching
- Drop-in installation requires no permanent modifications
Field performance centers on the walnut's natural ability to absorb recoil energy and minimize muzzle jump during rapid follow-up shots. The ergonomic shape provides secure grip control in wet conditions where synthetic materials become slippery. Competition shooters appreciate the consistent cheek weld position, while hunters value the silent operation against tree stands and shooting rests.
Technical Specs
- Material: Select American walnut with satin finish
- Compatibility: Thompson Center Encore rifle frames
- Length: Approximately 12 inches
- Weight: 8-10 ounces (varies by wood density)
- Mounting: Factory Encore forend attachment system
- Sling attachment: Integrated swivel stud
- Finish: Hand-rubbed satin polyurethane
- Country of Origin: United States
This factory forend represents the optimal balance between traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing precision. The walnut construction provides decades of service life while maintaining the classic rifle appearance that synthetic materials cannot replicate. Professional installation takes minutes with basic hand tools.