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The Thompson Center Encore Breech Plug 7542R is the factory Speed Breech XT plug built for the .50 caliber Encore ProHunter XT and Endeavor muzzleloader barrels. This is the same part that came in your rifle from the factory, so there's no guessing on fit or ignition. Whether your original plug has seen a few too many seasons of black powder fouling or you just want a spare tucked in your kit, this is the piece that gets you back to dependable ignition.
This plug runs on 209 shotshell primers and features a primer pocket cutout, which means your favorite 209 capper tool slides right in for quick loading and pulling. The Speed Breech XT design is known for coming out easily during cleaning, so you're not fighting a seized plug after a long day of shooting. Anyone who has shot a T/C Encore for a while knows that getting the breech plug in and out for maintenance is half the battle, and this design is built to make that routine painless.
Built from steel with a silver finish, the 7542R is made to stand up to repeated firing cycles and the corrosive nature of black powder and substitutes. Measuring right around 4.75 inches, it threads into the barrels specifically machined for the Speed Breech XT system. It's worth confirming your barrel is the XT-style setup rather than the older 209×50 Omega-pattern plug or the original Pro Hunter Speed Breech, since those use different plugs.
A fresh breech plug is cheap insurance against misfires and hard-to-clean carbon buildup. Consistent ignition starts at the breech, and a worn or pitted plug is one of the first things to check when a muzzleloader starts acting up. Drop this genuine T/C part in, and your Encore is ready for the range or the woods again.
This is the Speed Breech XT plug made for Thompson Center Encore ProHunter XT and Endeavor muzzleloader barrels in .50 caliber. Those barrels are specifically machined for the XT-style plug. If you have the older 209×50 Omega-pattern barrel or the original Pro Hunter Speed Breech, those take a different plug, so it's worth confirming your setup before ordering.
It's designed for 209 shotshell primers, which are the standard for modern inline muzzleloaders. The plug has a primer pocket cutout that lets you use a 209 capper tool for easier loading and removal. That makes seating and pulling primers in the field a lot quicker.
This is the genuine factory T/C Speed Breech XT plug, part number 7542R. It matches the exact fit and ignition specs your Encore came with from the factory. That takes the guesswork out of compatibility and keeps performance consistent.
The Speed Breech XT was designed for easier removal during routine cleaning, which is a big deal when you're scrubbing out black powder fouling. A dedicated XT breech plug wrench that fits a 1/2 inch socket makes it even quicker. Keeping the threads clean and lightly greased helps it come out smoothly season after season.
| UPC | 810180300018 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7542R |
| Caliber/Gauge | 50 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 4.7500 |
| Model |
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