From T/C:

Single Shot Performance & Versatility Have Never Been So Good!
An exposed hammer with a patented automatic hammer block makes the Encore 209x50 Magnum one of most “user friendly” muzzleloaders you can buy. Like all hammer guns, it comes up and gets ready for action fast! The closed breech design, coupled with it’s 209 shotgun primer ignition assures positive ignition even in foul weather conditions.

Magnum Capabilities The Encore 209x50 Magnum, with a 26” barrel of 4140 rifle grade steel is designed to handle Magnum charges of up to 150 grains of black powder or Pyrodex® equivalent (or 3 Pyrodex® Pellets). Using T/C’s Mag Express Sabots and a 240 grain XTP™ bullet with 3 Pyrodex Pellets, it produces a muzzle velocity of 2203 ft/second and it is lethal out to 200 yards!

Removable Universal Breech Plug The Encore 209x50 Magnum features a stainless steel universal breech plug which is easy to remove. This universal breech plug allows for quick reliable ignition with both loose powder or Pyrodex® Pellets. It’s special shoulder sealing design prevents fouling from making its way into the threads and because there is no striker, all fouling is contained in the barrel.

Cleaning is Easy Cleaning the Encore 209x50 Magnum is easy. You merely remove the barrel, remove the universal breech plug and clean from either the muzzle or the breech end.

Unequalled Versatility The Encore 209x50 Magnum features an interchangeable barrel. The barrel can be removed in seconds, and there is an array of centerfire barrels available for almost any application; from 22-250 Rem for varmints and up to 375 H&H Mag for larger game. There’s also a 20 ga and 12 ga barrels available for upland birds, waterfowl, turkey and deer.