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The breech plug is the heart of any inline muzzleloader, and this one is the genuine Thompson/Center Speed Breech 3 made for the Encore ProHunter FX. Machined from stainless steel, it stands up to the corrosive nature of black powder and substitutes while holding a tight seal behind your 209 primer. When your original plug gets pitted, carbon-caked, or just tired from years of hunting seasons, dropping in a fresh one brings back the clean, snug fit that keeps ignition consistent and groups tight.
This matters more than folks expect. The FX is the fixed-barrel version of the Encore platform, and it takes a plug that is specific to that setup. It will not interchange with Omega or Triumph plugs, and it is a different piece than the switch-barrel ProHunter XT parts. Match the part number 0020R and compare it against your old plug before you install, and you will know you have the right one for your barrel.
One of the nice things about the Speed Breech 3 is that it does not care what you feed it. Loose blackpowder, subs like Triple 7, or pelletized charges all work through the same plug, so you can tune your load without swapping hardware. A clean breech plug does more for accuracy and reliable ignition than almost anything else on the gun, which is exactly why a lot of hunters keep a spare tucked in their range bag or pack. If your rifle sits in wet weather or you shoot Blackhorn 209, running a hotter magnum primer like a CCI 209M tends to keep ignition crisp.
The Speed Breech design was built around fast breakdown for cleaning, and simple fitting instructions come along with the plug. After a range day, a quick pass with a small drill bit turned by hand through the flash channel clears out carbon buildup so every spark reaches the charge. Keep it clean and this plug will treat you right season after season.
No, this plug is made specifically for the Encore ProHunter FX and will not work in Omega or Triumph rifles. It is also different from the switch-barrel ProHunter XT plug. Always compare the part number 0020R and the shape against your existing plug before installing to confirm you have the correct one for your barrel.
It is designed for standard 209 shotshell primers, the same as the rest of the modern inline Encore muzzleloaders. If you shoot Blackhorn 209 or hunt in damp conditions, many folks find a hotter magnum primer like a CCI 209M gives more consistent ignition with the Speed Breech design.
Yes, the Speed Breech 3 is built to handle both loose blackpowder or substitutes and pelletized charges. That means you can experiment with different loads to find what your barrel likes best without changing any hardware.
The Speed Breech system is designed to spin out by hand for quick cleaning, though after a few shots carbon can tighten things up and the factory wrench makes removal easier. A quick pass through the flash channel with a small drill bit turned by hand keeps carbon from building up and helps ignition stay reliable.
| UPC | 810180300094 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0020R |
| Caliber/Gauge | 50 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 4.8500 |
| Model | |
| Shipping Weight | 0.17 |
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