[g1contender]

i did find a choke wrench if anyone saw my question disregard

[dmatt]

Quote:       Originally Posted by SL11

I am wondering what the effects of too-hot loads are on the original style Contender. I have one in 30 Herrett, and am still trying to figure out how to build loads that are at the top of, but not beyond the gun's comfort zone. (Not my comfort zone, the gun's.) The cartridge seems to have been designed to shoot a case full of IMR-4198 at about 48,000 cup, but loads in manuals don't seem to go there anymore. Manuals have loads that are all over the place, with cautions about large variations in free-bore in different barrels. Accurate Powder's loading manual says that Thompson Center told them to keep Contender loads below 42,000 psi, but TC claims to have no memory of telling them that. And, the gun has been barrelled in higher-pressure cartridges like the .375 Winchester and the 6.5 JDJ. So, I am trying to figure out how to load the thing for long gun life as well as substantial power. Any hints out there? SL11

I am working on a 30 Herrett load using Hornady 160 grain FTX bullet that was designed for 30-30 velocities the powder I am starting with is 20.0 gr. of IMR 4198 and hope to work my way up 1800 or 1900 fps, I plan to use this load for deer and black bear.
I'm planning my shots to be in the 25 to 125 yards range and shot placment being both lungs.

[Mr. 22]

Just as an afterthought...

I am a huge Steve Herrett fan and to me he ranks up there with the likes of Elmer Keith! Which I have had the pleasure of meeting both, esp. since both were local boys from where I'm at.

Dmatt... nice looking little load there!

I may have to break down and finally get a T/C. I am looking into a 5mm Rem Rim Mag (love that round!), .357B&D (this is just too cool!), and any Herrett calibers. I like the wildcats! Maybe a long barreled .44 mag as well. Can't think of a better way to expand the arsenal in different calibers and keep the costs down.

Preferences... new or old frames??

[sdoyl123]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Mr. 22

Just as an afterthought... I am a huge Steve Herrett fan and to me he ranks up there with the likes of Elmer Keith! Which I have had the pleasure of meeting both, esp. since both were local boys from where I'm at. Dmatt... nice looking little load there! I may have to break down and finally get a T/C. I am looking into a 5mm Rem Rim Mag (love that round!), .357B&D (this is just too cool!), and any Herrett calibers. I like the wildcats! Maybe a long barreled .44 mag as well. Can't think of a better way to expand the arsenal in different calibers and keep the costs down. Preferences... new or old frames??

I have both, and the New G2 is nice as you do not have the worry about the hammer when you open them. Also easier on the hands also.

[thee3jays]

I am looking for a 22lr 10" match barrel for old style T/C Contender. Email me at thee3jays@msn.com

[SH(.)(.)TER]

I just bought a new/older Contender...waiting for it to arrive with a 223 barrel on it.
I can't wait to get it and I bought a 45ACP barrel for it too.

[swift1]

Anyone see this?


Thompson Center T/C Contender 45 Colt 4DIG SERIAL# : Single Shot at GunBroker.com

[middlecreekjoe]

I have the Contender with a Leopauld, Super 14 octagon, 44 mag, and iron sight 45 Colt round 12". Quit hunting thinking of trading for a 45 Colt revolver.

[cglarkins]

does anyone know what I could sell my T/C pistol 45/410 with 8" Barrel and choke it was manufactured in July Dec of 1969 excellent shape shot only a few times. Was laid off and need to sell some stuff.
Thank you

[twohats]

How much for the barrell?you can email me dannytwohats@gmail.com

[twohats]

I have gotten the bug bad.I started with a old style with a 10'' 30/30 with tamer and really like that.I found a deal on a 14'' .44mag with e to hunt with scope for $150.What a shooter,didn't get a chance to hunt with it,although I took a buck with the 30/30.So the bug got worse and I bought a G2 in a 14" 7-30 waters.Waiting for a scope before I try it,getting anxious.I really like these,ranks up there with my longbows..

[Johnnie64]

Gentlemen,

Just wanted to say how happy I am to have stumbled upon this forum. Have a small plumbing company to pay the bills, my education is in gunsmithing. Spend my free time building G&H and Hoffman style sporting rifles.

Am largely a pre-war sporter, and sidelock side by side shooter. My rimfire shooting led me to a used Contender with Super 14 22 match barrel. Have had it for a couple of years, (an amazing shooter) and recently got the bug to expand my horizons.

Googled "Contender dates of manufacture", to know what barrels are compatible with my frame, that's how I got here. Now know that the frame was made in '82 and is apparently one of the best one to own from what you guys have to say.

Am going centerfire with the next couple of barrels. My question is what scopes have brought the greatest satisfaction. Not looking to be cheap, looking for results. Any direction you can lend would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for all the great info I shall find in the future !

Johnnie.

[g1contender]

Quote:       Originally Posted by willyC

contender barrels and G2 barrels fit each other

thompson told me that for the g2 barrel to fit the old frame(mine is a 1975) it would have to be modified(frame) they(thompson) can do it

[SH(.)(.)TER]

I'm looking for a Pachmayr forend or a composite forend for my 10" octagon barrel. Anybody know where I can get one?

Thanks

[ccrconner]

Gentlemen,
I recently traded for an early model Contender, four diget serial numner in a 44mag cal. 8 inch barrel.
Now I'm kinda oversize,6'4" well over 200lbs. I've always thought I could shoot anything! However I'm having my doughts about this one. It is BRUTAL!!!
I'm shooting factory loads, 180 grain Rem. Are there any grips or anything else that might make this thing a little tamer to shoot?

Thanks,
ccrconner@live.com

[tcwildcat7mm]

You probably know tis but get alonger barrel for it. To be honest tho my 44 in 12" barrel is still a kicker but not so bad I don't want to shootam now the 45-70... That is a beast but I have an 18" barrel on it. My wife shoots the 44mag too n sHe is maybe 125#s soaked.

[sirgarth]

Hello,

I thought I would check to see in anyone wanted or needed these parts before they went off to Numrich. I have additional pictures I can send. Send me your best cash or trade offer.

Sir Garth
Stock Repair/Refinishing
| Garth Arms

[gm991]

Hi all new here to the T/C world.
Just picked up a contender pistol, came with a .22 and 7mm tcu barrels both 10".
Looking for advice on what to get to do some white tail deer hunting up in NH.
Whats a good cal and barrel length was thinking 12-14" in a 30-30.
I carry a winchester 30-30 know for hunting. How is the recoil going to be shooting it out of this??

thanks

[ozzie9]

Greetings from northern Indiana from a noobe to the forum. Ive been fooling around with contenders for longer than id like to admit. I dont know how many I haave ,but its a bunch. My main intrest is in the .17 cals I have .17 rem, .17mach 4,.17ackley bee and.17HMR. Best of the bunch In MO is the mach 4. Out of a 15 in. contender, this thing is deadly!!! On anouther subject, I picked up a .45-410 barrel not long agoat a good price,but it is without the choke. Any body out there have one that thay would part with? O ya ,its a 15in bull.

[mouser868]

Between my dad and myself we have 5 of the old style contender frames, two of which are mine. I only have 2 barrels currently a 12 inch ported 7-30 Waters and a 14 inch 44 mag. Dad on the other hand ahas a few more barrels that but, but he's been collecting a lot longer than I. His Barrels include:
204 Ruger....Rifle barrel
22 LR........10 inch
22 LR........14 inch
22 WRM.....10 inch
22 Hornet...10 inch octagon
222 Rem.....14 inch
223 Rem.....14 inch
30 Herrett....10 inch
41 Mag.......12 inch with muzzle tamer
44 Mag.......10 inch octagon with shot shell shredder
44 Mag.......12 inch with muzzle tamer