While I haven't owned a pistol barrel in an Encore, I did have a 24" rifle bbl, and it shot great with H4831.

I have had excellent results with H4350 in a 30-06JDJ and a 30-06AI. Both have shot great with this powder. I've also have great results in the 30-06 JDJ with IMR4064, Varget, and H4831.

My 30-06AI bbl has shown a liking to H4350 so far, with RL17 acceptable.

My bullets have primarily been Nosler 168's/165's Ballistic Tips and Hornady 165 SST's, with the occasional Nosler 150 Ballistic Tip.

I did hunt during the 2010 Fall hunting season, and killed a buck, with the Berger 168 VLD using the 30-06AI barrel. Worked real well.

You will like the 30-06 bbl. Should work great. One of my favorite cartridges.

Regards,

Rog