Farmington, New Hampshire (March 17, 2026) — Thompson/Center Arms today announced the launch of the ENCORE ProHunter Turkey Shotgun, a purpose-built modern turkey platform engineered for hunters who demand uncompromising precision, adaptability, and performance when it matters most.
Designed for the intensity of first light through fly-down, the ENCORE ProHunter Turkey Shotgun features a compact, highly maneuverable profile that shoulders quickly and naturally, whether from a blind or against a tree. At just 39 ¾ inches overall and weighing only 6 ¼ pounds (gun only), it offers exceptional balance and control in tight hunting scenarios. A tight-patterning barrel paired with an Xtra Full choke tube delivers repeatable accuracy and devastating terminal performance on gobblers that refuse to close the distance.
Finished in proven Mossy Oak® Original Bottomland®, the shotgun disappears into spring woods while standing up to harsh field conditions. The receiver and barrel are protected with Moss Green Cerakote, providing corrosion resistance and durability season after season.
Built on Thompson/Center’s renowned ENCORE interchangeable platform, the ProHunter Turkey Shotgun allows hunters to swap between rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader configurations, maximizing versatility and value. Its single-shot, break-open action promotes safe, deliberate shooting, while a swing hammer and nitride-treated trigger, sear, firing pin, and bushing ensure smooth operation and long-term reliability. An automatic hammer block safety with bolt interlock further enhances confidence in the field.
The shotgun is drilled and tapped for a scope and equipped with steel fiber optic adjustable sights, giving hunters multiple aiming options to match personal preference and terrain. The over-molded FlexTech stock with integrated compression arches reduces felt recoil and enhances comfort during long sits.
The ENCORE ProHunter Turkey Shotgun is available in .410 gauge (#6029R), 20 gauge (#6021R), and 12 gauge (#6020R), each with an MSRP of $1,000.
For hunters looking to expand their ENCORE system, Thompson/Center also offers ENCORE ProHunter Turkey Shotgun Barrels, available in .410 gauge (#6030R), 20 gauge (#6060R), and 12 gauge (#6050R). These 24-inch matte blued barrels feature 3-inch chambers, fiber optic adjustable sights with an extended turkey choke, and are drilled and tapped for a scope base. MSRP for barrels is $450.
With the ENCORE ProHunter Turkey Shotgun, Thompson/Center Arms delivers a refined, lethal solution for serious turkey hunters who refuse to compromise.
For more information, please visit: tcarms.com.
ENCORE ProHunter Turkey Shotgun
Specs
- Receiver and Barrel in Moss Green Cerakote
- Overall Length: 39 ¾ in
- Drilled and Tapped for a Scope with Steel Fiber Optic
- Adjustable Sights
- Weight: 6 ¼ lbs (gun only)
- MSRP: $1,000
Features
- Interchangeable Platform between Rifle, Shotgun, and Muzzleloader
- Single-Shot Break-Open Action Design
- Swing Hammer, Nitride Treated on Trigger, Sear,
- Firing Pin and Bushing
- Mossy Oak Original Bottomland Over-Molded FlexTech
- Stock with Compression Arches
- Xtra Full Choke Tube
- Automatic Hammer Block Safety with Bolt Interlock
ENCORE PROHunter Turkey Shotgun Barrels
Specs
- 24” Matte Blued | 3” Chamber
- FO Adjustable Sights with Extended Turkey Choke
- Drilled and Tapped for a Scope Base
- Available Gauges: .410ga (#6030R) | 20ga (#6060R) | 12ga (#6050R)
- MSRP: $450
About Thompson/Center Arms:
Founded on innovation and precision, Thompson/Center Arms has built a legacy of trusted firearms for hunters and shooters. With a renewed focus on heritage, performance, and American craftsmanship, T/C continues to deliver products designed to perform from the range to the field.
For more information, please visit www.tcarms.com.
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