Not sure what contender parts she referred too. Didn't apply to me, so i didn't think to ask. Sorry.
The barrel will be .280imp. 24" long, med. varmint contour (.850" @ muzzle). I ordered the whole rifle from them, trigger job, base, rings, & dies. It will be my first Encore. I did order the stock and fore arm unfinished so I can stain it the color I want (darkish gray), not cherry like they would have.
I will definitely post some pics when i get it, and accuracy results as they come in. I'm hoping this one will be a shooter. All I've heard about BB, says it will be. Also hoping it's something I can get comfortable with fairly quickly with that hunt sneaking up on me so soon after getting it. I've got a plan "b" rifle. But would really like to stick to plan "a".
Jay