This is not to get into a war of words with anyone, but I think we are talking about a couple of different things here...the spirit of antiques with original and at worst reproductions of antiques, and the spirit of old time single shot competition.
Those interested in the former will find the Encore, and indeed the Miller, Hoch, Ruger and even my beloved "Penguin" hard to accept as well. On the other hand, those who like to shoot single shots in the old fashioned way with plain based lead bullets at ring or Honor targets, usually at 200 yards, will find the Encore to be totally acceptable and welcome you to their matches.
Fortunately, since Etna Green (indeed since
most ASSRA affiliated venues) has a contingent of the latter, you should have no trouble finding a shooting home. If you shoot on the bench next to me, You might see me pull out the aforementioned Penguin to shoot a bench match, then a rebarreled original high-wall Winchester to shoot off-hand or even a Maynard or Ballard if the wind is blowing in the right direction. Have fun, I know I will!
Charlie Shaeff
the Green Frog
PS Oh yeah, as my old friend rimfire said, there were lots of break open rifles in use during the time after the "recent unpleasantness" including the Maynard, of course, and no one would try to exclude them, would they?