I have both the G2 in 45 and 50, Encore SS in 50 AND 45. I enjoy the G2 for the woods and hunting. I took both this year packing the encore was like a block when the day was done. the G2 is lighter and jst a accurate but at the end of the day it was not bad. I have the T/C Bug bad. One is not enough!
The only thing I have found the Encore has over the G2 is the crud ring. I Notice it alot more in the 45cal over the 50s, My 45 in Encore does the same thing. But watching the Guys with Bernellie and thier 1100s with Sabots Fall 50+ yads short @ 250 yds is PRICELESS.