Reason I ask about a hammer extender is that on my scoped Encore, and my scoped rifles with exposed hammers, I use a hammer extender. For me, on these, it makes cocking much easier, especially with gloves in cold weather. I have cocked a Triumph at the local gun store, (Have not bought it yet) and the hammer does pull back easily. I plan on using a Leupold QR base, and medium rings, with a Nikon Omega 3X9X40 scope. Hopefully there will be enough room from the scope to get my thumb in comfortably.