I just acquired a TC Encore 308 pistol. I don't currently have a pistol scope,but do have a spare rifle scope that I mounted. It seems like it may work. Its easier to find the field of view although it is smaller. I'm just curious if anyone else hunts with a rifle scope on their pistol? Hopefully get to shoot this evening to test it.

Without a muzzle brake, I would encourage you not to do it.

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I tried a rifle scope on my 243 Encore. With my 58 grain handloads, it would probably be fine. With a 100 grain load, the scope hit my glasses, and I wasn't even holding it closely enough for the view to fill the reticle. I can only imagine you would end up with a cut eyebrow with a rifle scope on a 308 Encore.

I sneaked up on my T/C Encore .308 many years ago. It sports a Burris IER 2-7x. I have a scar on my upper lip to prove that I shouldn't have crept up on it. I now stay far enough back yet close enough to get a full field of view.

Well I just got back from shooting it and had no problems. I keep the scope on 3x and get enough field of view about 10" away. I like it much better than the pistol scopes I've used in the past,most have eye relief that is too far for me and my shooting style. I never really thought about using a rifle scope before. I don't see myself taking a shot at an animal past 150 yds. I was consistly banging a 6" steel plate at 100yds. I promise to post some pics if I get the half moon kiss to the face! Lol

Brake that beast and you will enjoy it even more.

Its not bad at all,my 44sbh is much more recoil. I just don't know how my repeatable accuracy will suffer about 10" from the scope,and not having a full view.

I shot a 6-284 XP for a number of years with out a brake, while using high magnification. That barrel has a brake on it now, after someone else got smacked.
The real key is for you to remember to not try to get a full FOV...which is a natural thing to do