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Anyone who runs a Thompson Center Encore knows the whole system lives and dies by one small part. The 7090R hinge pin is that part. It's the pivot that lets the barrel swing open when you break the action, and it's the piece you push out to pull a barrel and drop in a different caliber. Lose it, wear it, or bend it, and your break-action is going nowhere. This is the factory stainless replacement made to fit the Encore and Pro Hunter frames the way the original did.
The Encore's claim to fame is barrel interchangeability. Back out the two forend screws, tap the hinge pin free, and the barrel comes off with the sights or scope still attached and zeroed. This little pin is what makes that possible, and it's also part of what holds lockup tight, which ties directly into how the gun shoots. A crisp, correctly sized pin keeps the barrel-to-frame fit snug the way Thompson Center intended.
These pins are precision ground so they seat closely for accuracy while still coming out when you need to change barrels. The stainless finish is a smart match for a Pro Hunter or any stainless Encore setup, both for looks and for holding up to weather in the field. If your original went missing at the range or picked up a burr and started fighting you, dropping in a fresh factory pin gets everything back to a clean, proper fit.
Ask around any Encore crowd and you'll hear the same thing: these pins have a habit of walking off during barrel changes. They're small, they roll, and they end up in the truck bed or the tall grass. Keeping a spare 7090R in your kit or on the bench means a lost pin never turns into a lost hunt. It's cheap insurance for a platform built around swapping barrels.
Yes. This is the factory pin designed for Thompson Center Encore and Pro Hunter frames, and it functions as a direct replacement for the original. It's the same pivot pin that swings the barrel open and holds barrel-to-frame lockup.
It's the pin that lets the barrel pivot downward when you break the action open. To swap barrels you remove the two forend screws and tap the pin out, which lets the barrel come off. Because it also affects how tightly the barrel locks to the frame, a properly fit pin plays a role in accuracy.
A snug fit is actually a good thing since the pin ties into lockup and headspace, and you generally don't want one that slides out too easily. Most folks find a few gentle taps with a brass or plastic punch and a light mallet does the job, and adjusting the angle of the open action can help. If it's genuinely fighting you, check the bore for a small burr that may need cleaning up.
These pins are small and have a well-earned reputation for getting lost during barrel changes or picking up dings over time. Since the Encore is built entirely around swapping barrels, a missing pin puts the whole rifle out of action. Tucking a spare into your range bag or bench kit is cheap peace of mind.
| UPC | 810180300711 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7090R |
| Color | Stainless |
| Model | |
| Shipping Weight | 0.062 |
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