I really like the Encore rifles. I have a few actions, and a bunch of barrels. If you have not bought anything yet then here is how I would go about buying an Encore.
The Pro Hunter is nice, but IMO it is overpriced.
The first problem with most Encore's is the trigger. Every one I have ever seen needed a good trigger job.
The first thing to do is to have a competent gunsmith order you just the frame. And have him do the trigger job when he orders the frame. This will save you a lot of indirect costs, such as shipping. And a gunsmith can get a good deal on an action(if he wants to).
By doing it this way you have the ability to order the type of stock you want. So now you can pick your stock. Personally I like the Left handed thumbhole stock, however you can choose what you like. Then buy a matching fore end.
Next is your barrel. And you are not locked in to a factory choice barrel. You can order a custom barrel. And there are many advantages to a custom barrel.
You can select cartridge, barrel length, barrel contour, barrel finish, type of chambering(match or standard), type of crown, porting, or muzzle brake, and open sights. The choices are endless. You can choose whatever can be done to a barrel.
Now you have an acton with a perfect trigger, the actual stock that you want, and a custom barrel that should shoot better than a factory barrel, and the barrel will be the exact way you want it.
Now the best part. If you shop a bit, and do your homework you will be able to do all this for the same price as buying an off the shelf Pro Hunter. Tom.