Got my first contender today. Older model, .45lc/ .410. don't really care too much because I planning on Getting a different barrel.


Anyhow , was told to do a chamber cast if I could and I'd see something neat . So had some cerosafe still and did one

And we'll..... Talk about a jump

You can see the rifling starting towards the top
And compared to what the rounds


So....neat

8D

You gonna like that. Be careful of the rabbit hole.

Already have some ... Interesting things to look into lol

Get a 30/ 30 or 7x30 waters barrel for it Wolfie.

I have one with a super 14 223 barrel on it. I had a 35 rem barrel and gave it to my brother. They are fun to play with. I called in and shot a couple coyotes with mine.

Lot of barrels to choose from on Ebay but be prepared as they are proud of them. On the plus side I heard the original maker is looking to make more according to the internet buzz.

barrels are like tator chips can 't have just one

I would stay away from the 30-30 and .35 Rem barrels. When I was shooting IHMSA back in the early 80's, the guys with those barrels didn't enjoy them much. A 7x30 Waters or 7mm Intl Rimmed in a 14" barrel is a nice combo. Pachmayr used to make a grip and fore end set that isn't as pretty as the wood but your hand will like it better. Don't know if they are still made. In a 10" barrel the .357 Maximum is sweet and unbelievably accurate.

Love Contenders. Congrats on the new weapon.

If you decide to scope it, don’t put a thumb extender on it.

Think 444 marlin brass will work as a 410 shell

I've always regretted trading mine off.

… you’ll shoot your eye out kid

The 7-30 waters is a solid deer killer, recoil is not bad at all.

IMO there isnt a better choice for a hunting pistol.

Have two 7-30W pistol barrels and a 7-30W carbine barrel and a .223 26 inch bull barrel. Mine are very accurate.

So honestly right now I stuck between 7 waters ( what I originally wanted) and now 7TCU..... Decisions decisions

7-30 waters, 120 grain Ballistic Tip, Reloder #7.

WS

Hooked on em here. More calibers to choose from then I can afford. Settled for now on the 45 colt as oughta put an anchor on any pig one crosses paths with. Got a 17 Remington barrel to play with as well. if don't blink you can see he hole appear when light it off. A 45/70 for when want my teeth to rattle too.

One of these days I gonna get me a 45/70 or a 444