Description
The Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter Walnut Buttstock is a factory replacement stock for the Encore Pro Hunter platform, built for folks who want the warmth of real wood on one of the most versatile single-shot rifles ever made. The Encore is a switch-barrel gun at heart, and swapping to a walnut stock is one of the easiest ways to change the whole personality of the rifle without touching the action or barrels you already own. This one carries the 3180R part number and ships as a single buttstock.
What the Walnut Buttstock Brings to Your Encore
The Encore Pro Hunter frame is designed around interchangeable parts, so the buttstock comes off and goes back on with basic tools and no gunsmithing. Since it's factory-cut to Encore dimensions, you get a clean, direct fit rather than fighting with sanding or shimming. The ambidextrous shape works whether you shoot right or left handed, which is handy if the rifle gets passed around camp or shared across the family.
Why Wood Still Wins on the Pro Hunter
There's a reason walnut never really goes out of style on a hunting rifle. It looks sharp in the field, it warms up in your hands on a cold morning better than a lot of synthetics, and every piece has a bit of its own grain character. For anyone who bought their Encore with a composite stock and always pictured it with wood, this is the straightforward route to that classic look. It pairs nicely with a matching Encore forend if you want to complete the set.
The stock measures roughly 15.05 inches long, 6.65 inches tall, and 2.60 inches wide, and it weighs in right around two pounds packaged. It's a good pick for Encore and Pro Hunter owners who want to restore a worn stock, refresh the look of an older gun, or simply build the rifle they always had in mind.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Thompson Center
- Manufacturer Part Number: 3180R
- UPC: 810180300469
- Material: Walnut
- Finish: Stained
- Fit: Ambidextrous
- Compatibility: Thompson Center Encore / Encore Pro Hunter
- Product Type: Rifle Buttstock
- Dimensions: 15.05 x 6.65 x 2.60 in
- Quantity: 1 buttstock per pack
- Shipping Weight: 1.979 lbs
What’s Included
- 1 Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter walnut buttstock
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this walnut buttstock fit my Encore Pro Hunter?
Yes. The 3180R is factory-machined to Encore Pro Hunter dimensions, so it's a direct replacement for the buttstock on compatible Encore and Encore Pro Hunter frames. It uses the standard Encore mounting setup, so it goes on with basic hand tools.
Does the Encore Pro Hunter walnut buttstock work for left-handed shooters?
It does. The stock is listed with an ambidextrous shape, so it's comfortable whether you shoulder the rifle right or left handed. That makes it a solid choice for households or hunting camps where the gun gets shared.
Is this a complete stock set or just the buttstock?
This listing is the buttstock only and ships as a single unit. If you want the full wood look, you'll need to add a matching Encore walnut forend separately.
Do I need a gunsmith to swap the buttstock on my Encore?
No gunsmith required for most owners. The Encore platform is built around interchangeable parts, and the buttstock removes and reinstalls with standard tools. Just take your time snugging everything down for a clean, rattle-free fit.





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