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I don't care for Encore's or G2 Contender's - but that 1st version Contender really rings my chimes !
I hunted with several different early Contender's over the years, and my fave was a .375 Winchester with a muzzle-tamer 14" barrel from the old T/C Custom Shop (Fox Ridge Outfitters).
When T/C first introduced that cushion grip on my .45-70 Contender Super 14 Hunter, I found that it didn't prevent the trigger stop screw boss on the back of the trigger guard from a bloody chewing up the back of the middle finger of my trigger hand. (I immediately switched it out for a Pachmayr rubber bumper)
I've fixed a couple of G1 Contenders and acquired one in .22 a little bit ago. I'd like to get a .357 barrel and maybe a 5.56 & and a 7.62x54R barrel, but that money is not in my league at the moment...
C2N14... because life is not energetic enough. מנא, מנא, תקל, ופרסין Daniel 5:25-28... Got 7.62?
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This isn't what I call the first version Contender . I always called the first version the ones with the kinda crossbolt firing pin selector . I had one of those for awhile with a 444 Marlin barrel that was made by a fellow in Idaho who's name escapes me at the moment . I've not loaded for a 44 MAG in about five years . But tonmorrow I'll see if I can't get 100 or so pieces of brass sized cleaned and hopefully polished . Think I'm going to start with the 434-207GC mold I got my n a Castboolits group but maybe ten years ago . I've also got a Lyman/Ideal 429434 that's a GC mold but originally made for the 44-40 . I've already used it for deer in a 444 with good results . Yes those two the Lyman 429215 and the RCBS 44-225 SWC would be four good ones to start with . Hopefully by hunting season I'll have been able to get loads done with every mold I have up to 265 grains . NOE has a group buy going for their version of the Ranch Dog 432-240GC and while I already have a couple of the original Lee RD molds for this bullet I would like to get one of the NOE HP molds for this bullet .
Parkers , Mannlicher Schoenauer’s , 6.5mm's and my family in the Philippines !
In the past I've loaded the 44 MAG almost exclusively with H-110 . But at the moment I have about ten pounds of W296 so since I consider them the same thing W296 it will be !
Parkers , Mannlicher Schoenauer’s , 6.5mm's and my family in the Philippines !
AJMD429 wrote:I want a 32-20 barrel someday, but have a 22 Hornet, 357 Maximum, and 223 Remington, plus a 22 LR. Tons of fun...!
I've done the 22LR a few times , 357 MAX twice and the 223 . Think I had three or four 7-30 Waters barrels all 12 or 14 inches . And of course the 444 barrel . In the Encore I had a Pro Hunter with 50 ML , 338 Federal and 12 gauge slug . Now I wouldn't frown on a 222 REM barrel now or possibly a 6.8 SPC barrel both 12 or 14 inch .
Parkers , Mannlicher Schoenauer’s , 6.5mm's and my family in the Philippines !
6pt-sika wrote:This isn't what I call the first version Contender . I always called the first version the ones with the kinda crossbolt firing pin selector . I had one of those for awhile with a 444 Marlin barrel that was made by a fellow in Idaho who's name escapes me at the moment . I've not loaded for a 44 MAG in about five years . But tonmorrow I'll see if I can't get 100 or so pieces of brass sized cleaned and hopefully polished . Think I'm going to start with the 434-207GC mold I got my n a Castboolits group but maybe ten years ago . I've also got a Lyman/Ideal 429434 that's a GC mold but originally made for the 44-40 . I've already used it for deer in a 444 with good results . Yes those two the Lyman 429215 and the RCBS 44-225 SWC would be four good ones to start with . Hopefully by hunting season I'll have been able to get loads done with every mold I have up to 265 grains . NOE has a group buy going for their version of the Ranch Dog 432-240GC and while I already have a couple of the original Lee RD molds for this bullet I would like to get one of the NOE HP molds for this bullet .
Actually the first version had a slotted hammer nose for both firing pins - you had to use a small screw driver to rotate it for center or rim fire.
Those were fitted to the earliest non easy open frames.
I have a very early contender. Mine came with a factory fitted wood case and has the silver butt plate
that is for engraving your name or whatever. Mine came in .45 colt-.410 with a detachable muzzle brake or shot straightener and wrench. Somewhere along the line I picked up a .256 Winchester mag barrel and a nice scope. I have dies and plenty cases for it. I haven't played with it in ages. I suspect mine is pretty rare being first or second year with a company presentation case? I bought this used/new in about 1970 from the old Pony Express gun shop in California. Anyone have a educated guess what i should ask if I put it up for sale?
I'm addicted. only have one frame, but have 10" octagon barrels in .357 and Hornet. 10" in 45/.410 (external choke), .22, .357. Max. 14" in .22 and .30-30. Carbine barrels in .223 and Hornet. And a 6 3/4" .44Mag. I never sell barrels, and will buy almost anything if the price is right.
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I've had a few over the years. One I really wish I hadn't sold came with a .45ACP heavy barrel. That was an incredibly accurate shooter. I've just been thinking about getting another one.
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I've been down this path more than once as well. Don't currently own one, but I have a 12-inch barrel on order from Match Grade Machine -- in my old favorite, .30 Herrett. I have to thank the late Bob Milek for my love of this old wildcat. My first barrel, back in the late 70s, was an 8 3/4-inch octagon in .44 Magnum. It taught me very quickly about just how punishing handgun recoil could be.