YES I KNOW THE BARREL SAYS 444 MARLIN TRUST ME THE DESCRIPTION IS ACCURATE. MARTY EBBINGHAUS W HAUSOFARMS. NEW PRODUCTION MGM CUSTOM BARRELS MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR HAUSOFARMS. PLATFORM: THOMPSON CENTER ENCORE PROHUNTER. RATE OF TWIST: 1 IN 8. 810 HEAVY CONTOUR ANY PIDTOL OR RIFLE FOREND WILL WORK FINE. FOREND SCREW SIZE/SPACING: 8-40 / 2 9/16″ AND 5″ Centers. THREADS: Yes 5/8-24 THREAD. SCOPE BASE: COMES WITH BLACK OR SILVER 6 HOLE BASE ATTACHED.