Just wanted to say hello to all.  I am a specialty pistol shooter.  I shoot mostly Thompson Centers but do have a couple of Remington XP 100.  My favorite SP is a Thompson Center Contender in .22 Long Rifle.  Because of the versitility of the TC platform I have many different barrels.  My current deer hunting barrel is an Encore 15" factory barrel in 264-08.  My current elk hunting barrel is a custom 18" Encore barrel in the wildcat 30 Cooper Express.  Slim