I had intended to set up an Encore carbine in 6.5 Grendel for awhile but ran across this Bullberry 20” 6.5 Creedmoor with Contender style tophats and hanger bar, in addition to the 2 modified forends. I’ve not had an opportunity to shoot it yet, even though I did have it at the range last weekend, but I’m looking forward to doing so soon.

I have heard of a few Encore barrels being set up with tophats but never actually saw any until this one. Barrel locks up like a vault and the forend is totally clear of any contact.

The forend work is nicely done.