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Thompson Center Contender #8152750
06/10/24 12:36 PM
06/10/24 12:36 PM
Joined: Mar 2010
2A Sanctuaries-W. OK & N. NM
Blaine County Offline OP
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Joined: Mar 2010
2A Sanctuaries-W. OK & N. NM
Any TC Contender fans on Tman?

My granddad shot one in 225. His was set up as a (illegal) short barreled rifle. He was a notorious deer killer with his from the window of his pickup. Clearly gun and game laws did not apply to the old man.

I got on a nostalgic kick and bought a receiver last night on Gunbroker. I will order a threaded barrel when it comes in and an aftermarket stock and foregrip. I will suppress and SBR it. Will likely go with 17 hmr barrel and maybe a 223 barrel. Same suppressor will work for both.

Just curious about everyone else. Let's see some pics.

I am bummed that they don't sell gloss scopes anymore. Not sure I will like the matte finish on whatever I put on top.

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152761
06/10/24 12:54 PM
06/10/24 12:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2012
meadowview, Virginia
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My TC Contender is a pistol I used back in the 1980's to shoot IHMSA matches. I need to take a deer with it. Maybe this fall.

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152762
06/10/24 12:55 PM
06/10/24 12:55 PM
Joined: Jul 2013
Amite county Mississippi
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Amite county Mississippi
I really want one but their kinda rare sooo


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Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152766
06/10/24 01:02 PM
06/10/24 01:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Piney va. soon be 19
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Piney va. soon be 19
Dang barrels are like tator chips

.223 .22 7-30 waters .22 hornet


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ifin your gonna be dumb ya gotta be tough
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Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152770
06/10/24 01:18 PM
06/10/24 01:18 PM
Joined: May 2013
Holmes Co. Ohio
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Holmes Co. Ohio
got a couple.. 357 maximum 10" & 16", 358 JDJ, 222. Have killed several with the first 3.

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152773
06/10/24 01:22 PM
06/10/24 01:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Georgia
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Joined: Jan 2007
Georgia
Going to get you a spotlight for old times sake, too?


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Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Wolfdog91] #8152774
06/10/24 01:27 PM
06/10/24 01:27 PM
Joined: Mar 2010
2A Sanctuaries-W. OK & N. NM
Blaine County Offline OP
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Originally Posted by Wolfdog91
I really want one but their kinda rare sooo


This would be a great project for you!

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: warrior] #8152778
06/10/24 01:30 PM
06/10/24 01:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2010
2A Sanctuaries-W. OK & N. NM
Blaine County Offline OP
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Originally Posted by warrior
Going to get you a spotlight for old times sake, too?


No thanks. I still have generational trauma--as the kids call it. He made me butcher a lot of those deer.

I'm good with one or two deer a year. I work the trigger finger out on hogs and steel.

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: cotton] #8152781
06/10/24 01:32 PM
06/10/24 01:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2010
2A Sanctuaries-W. OK & N. NM
Blaine County Offline OP
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Originally Posted by cotton
Dang barrels are like tator chips

.223 .22 7-30 waters .22 hornet


Yeah, I have been looking around this morning. Good thing is that I want no more calibers added to my reloading list.

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152800
06/10/24 02:18 PM
06/10/24 02:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2012
Hudson valley , NY
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Hudson valley , NY
Love my TC contender ,
More accurate then some of my rifles

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152801
06/10/24 02:31 PM
06/10/24 02:31 PM
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WV
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WV
Love my contender. Have one with a 14" 7X30 waters barrel and also have a 17 Rem Barrel. I had a 357 maximum and still to this day regret selling it.

Haus of Arms is selling a TC compatible frame. There is a waiting list. They are also a resource for parts, wood, and some barrels.

TC is on their way back from the ashes. It was announced a few weeks ago that Greg Ritz (Outdoor hunting personality) is bring TC back.

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152823
06/10/24 03:24 PM
06/10/24 03:24 PM
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Missouri
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Missouri
Always wanted one but never did

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152918
06/10/24 07:57 PM
06/10/24 07:57 PM
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PA
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PA
Gotta get a .45 LC/.410 barrel. Lots of fun rabbit and squirrel hunting. Also for making fools of your friends shooting at hand thrown clays

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152929
06/10/24 08:13 PM
06/10/24 08:13 PM
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Asheville, NC
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Asheville, NC
i have two frames and two 7-30 pistol barrels and a 7-30 carbine barrel and a 223 bull barrel. All kill NC deer.

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152933
06/10/24 08:25 PM
06/10/24 08:25 PM
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Indiana
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Indiana
Mine are Encores. Stacked the deer with a 50 cal smoke pole and 308 pistol. Sold the pistol. I like break actions and handi rifles, and picked up 2 cva's in 350 legend. Need another .35 cal suppressor but they're alls on back order.

Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: EdP] #8152965
06/10/24 09:36 PM
06/10/24 09:36 PM
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7mtns of CENTRAL PA
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Originally Posted by EdP
My TC Contender is a pistol I used back in the 1980's to shoot IHMSA matches. I need to take a deer with it. Maybe this fall.

MeToo, Still have this 14" 7TCU and a 10" 45/410.

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Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8152999
06/10/24 11:10 PM
06/10/24 11:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Pa
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Pa

Heard that about TC come back.
And would like to hear more.





Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8153042
06/11/24 06:22 AM
06/11/24 06:22 AM
Joined: Nov 2011
Mn
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Mn
I have a few. My go to deer caliber since 1980 is a 7-30 Waters on a TC Super 14. I have taken deer out to 250 yards though most have been within 100 yards. I always wanted a custom 7-30 barrel but as good as the factory offering shoots, I doubt I will ever spend the money on one at this point.

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Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8153112
06/11/24 10:21 AM
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rogers city mi.
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rogers city mi.
I have 2 G2 frames 357, 44 mag and 45 colt pistol barrels 30-30 and 360 rifle barrels


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Re: Thompson Center Contender [Re: Blaine County] #8153139
06/11/24 11:11 AM
06/11/24 11:11 AM
Joined: Dec 2006
Piney va. soon be 19
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Piney va. soon be 19
My barrel wish list
444 marlin
45 colt (not 410)
45-70 (rifle barrel)

Sure is others lol


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