Thompson Center Contender 44 Magnum Short Rifle
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- Опубликовано: 10 май 2014
- Single shot rifles are popular with American Shooters since the days of the buffalo hunter. The concept of shoot one shot and make it a good one is as alive today as ever. Here is a good shooting rig from Thompson Center - the Contender Short Rifle 44 magnum...
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People were saying that they go off by themselves really easy , it's because of the trigger set, if the trigger set is very light you must be careful and respect the weapon and not loading it until you are ready to fire on very soon will . The adjustable trigger set helps accuracy on your hunt with sight alignment and trigger squeeze.
...beautiful little firearm...
Very cool little rig.
Same set up here in 45/70 althou went with a 2" dot Ultra dot on Leupold steel base & rings. No optic changing when i switch from rifle to a pistol grip . They are awesome, older models having the best triggers.
David River - Thanks for your good comment. I really do like the trigger on my TC - it is, indeed, one of the earlier triggers - like the trigger on a Shiloh Sharps double set 45/70. Happy New Year to ya..!! FC
Nice rig! You got some 'toys'!
One of the first guns I ever bought was a Thompson Center Contender with .22 LR barrel, a .222 Remington barrel, and a .357 mag barrel. Sold it after a couple years to help finance a Colt 1911, but man it was a great accurate gun and I was stupid to let it go. However, I've enjoyed my 1911 very much also. Now lately I'm seeing a few Thompson single-shots on the used gun racks and will probably spring for one again if I find the right barrel (the .357 mag would probably do it for me).
eqlzr2 - The 44 Mag barrel is also a hoot...accurate as a pin. But I would never turn down a 357 barrel for that rascal...very versatile shooting... Can't go wrong with a Colt 1911 though...congrats on your ownership of that...Best to ya for a fine 2017...!! FC
Nice machining on that rifle, and a fine example of a TC. It reinforces to me the silliness of some federal laws around pistols and rifles, like the arbitrary 16 inch rule if you have a stock mounted on a firearm.
“Laws” cause the second amendment means all gun “laws” are infringements
That's a pretty cool little rifle, it's like a long barreled pistol with a stock.
uberLejoe- It's easy to shoot accurately also. I'm going to try heavy bullets with it - should be a real thumper...Best to ya...
Sounds good, I'm sure it's fun to plink with.
uberLejoe That it is...and the scope is always set on 3X so I'm thinking about getting a Weaver 1-3X on it - should even make it more fun... Have a great day
Just picked up a T/C factory 357 max barrel. Allows me to shoot 357 max, 357 mag and 38 spl from one barrel. Contender is truly the do it all pistols.
I bought a 357 Max. contender about a year ago. Brass is hard to find and expensive.
Hogman Go - Congrats on your TC 357 Max - You forgot to mention that you can also shoot 38 Long Colt and 38 Short Colt - I've done some work with the 38 Short Colt and it is a handy round for when you only want some low velocity efficiency. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!! FC
MrAlittle5150 - Congrats on your TC 357 Max also - Elgin Gates would be smilin' in approval. Yes, brass is hard to locate as it is only made in limited runs...Good news is that MidwayUSA has it available as we speak - just checked for you on the Midway site - search for 357 Maximum brass...$21 for 50 - not bad. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!! FC
Thanks for the info. but a guy at the gun club I'm a member at sold his 357 Maximum and sold me 400 cleaned and polished pieces of brass for $40. He told me $20 at first but I felt guilty for taking it at that price so I gave him $40 for it and took him to lunch LOL.
MrAlttle5150 - That's a good amount of brass for sure...Congrats to ya... FC
I usually like wood but that Pachmayr fore-stock looks great! How low can the triggers get on a G2?
+captainpegs07 -- Gunsmith can probably get the G2 trigger down to 2 1/2 pounds with reliability and safety. But can't match the G1 Contender's trigger. I've reported mine breaking at a little over a pound, but it's actually a 1 pound trigger - people can't believe that until they actually try it. Good shootin' to ya... FC
I like that.
Where did you get the 2 inch extension ? I am looking for a muzzle device to weld on my 15 inch barrel.
sunnycloud69 - Good luck finding those...I bought those extensions so long ago, can't remember where I got them...I had those permanently welded to my barrels... They do work very well though... .Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ya..!! FC
I have one in 35 rem 14 inch with a folding pistol brace. Nice 150 yd hunting gun
Where did you get the barrel extension? Does it have to be welded on for it be legal?
Its legal regaurdless cause of the second amendment
Fantastic toy, truly a little jewel.
Hullo Colleague, I have understood you prefere the T/C rifles than the H&R ones: well, I have to admit the T/C seem very well built. I am to curious about the T/C G2 Contender, it seems a very portable rifle; the AbleAmmo website says it's heavy just 5 1/4 lbs, do you think this information to be correct?
Many thanks and best regards from Italy
guerrierodelgiaguaro-weight depends on the diameter of the barrel you are getting and the caliber also. The TCs set up as rifles are no heavier than any other like sized rifle. My TC is the minimum length short rifle setup and it is very portable and the weight with scope is still very handy - I haven't weighed it, but I don't want a feather light rifle if I'm using 300 grain reloads. As for the H&R - they are a fine value and I wouldn't mind having those - the triggers are no where as nice as the TC, though - just a bit more to get used to... Best to ya in Italy...
I had forgotten those T/C rigs. How much does it weigh? I would guess it is around 5 pounds or so.
Jon - Thanks for the question - It's under 5 pounds, but I'll have to weigh it. Certainly, if I put say a Weaver 1-3X on it, that would be under 5. Best to ya...
FortuneCookie45LC
That scope would be a perfect complement to this rifle.
I wish youd explain where and how you did the flash hider, very
good video..
Matt Toney That was a part available many years ago that was made specially for the Super 14" contender barrels to make them legal length. The part is welded on. Sorry to say, I haven't seen that add on part anywhere since. Best Regards to you...
Appreciated. Very rare stock too
Was the muzzle extender a readily available part from TC or some othe mfg or was it custom made?
kosmocookieduster It's an aftermarket part that fits the barrel perfectly and intended to be welded on...I've long forgotten who makes it, and it is no longer made - hard to locate at this time. Best Regards and Happy New Year
is that a god dang bushnell sport view on that fine gun?? what are you doing man!!
tank2449 - That Bushnell scope has a fine field of view, clarity and a sharp reticle. There was a day that Bushnell had good reputations amongst the gun writers. It works fine and holds up. I have a Burris 2-7X that I could put on there, but no need at this time. Whenever there's a need to replace it for any reason, that will be easily done. For a gun to be used out to effective range of 75 yards, that scope is simply fine. Best Regards to ya, FC
I own about three bushnell sport views. one came with a winchestor model 70 7mm. its seems like a good scope for the era is came out of. Ill defiantly put it on a 22lr or something. For me its Leopold. My dad had the exact same scope as i have and what you have on his 338 win mag for awhile before he bought a higher end scope and it never had a single issue. its a good scope. some people are scope or rifle snobs. its it works why change it!
tank2449 - Win70 in 7mm Rem Mag...that's a rifleman's rifle - and you probably have one of the fine older Bushnells on there. Congrats to both you and your dad for some fine hunting rigs...FC
thanks! she is a beauty. I also have a win model 70 in 30-06 with a custom stock both my 7mm and 30-06 where made in 1972. i also own a mannlicher model 70 in .308 that is a real one. and is super rare. google what they looks like they area thing of beauty!
tank2449 - Congrats on all those fine Winchesters...!! FC
Nice short rifle just wish the TCs were a bit cheaper..
joelopezj128 - Problem is finding TCs on the used gun market ( they are there, but most TC owners have multiple calibers, so selling the whole shebang is an individual thing and other shooters may not like the calibers we have - and the owner may very well have a caliber that will be kept). Best to ya...
Who makes that butt stock? I need one for my contender
Garret Ducommun That's a Choate, and I'm not sure they are still in business...but Thompson Center makes stocks for their Contenders in black and wood. Best Regards
Garret Ducommun As you are aware, if that stock goes on your Contender, the barrel has to be at least 16" long measured from the breech face to the end of the barrel...Good shootin' to ya
Ya thats the kicker.. Have to get the same mod you did to get it up to spec.. Thanks for the info
Just for the record shooting a couple jacketed bullets after you have been shooting the lead ones does NOT clean the lead out .It just flattens the lead out and makes it look clean . It isn't though and in fact it makes it hard to get out ... I have done a lot of casting and testing of lubes to know this. And after "choreboying" this clean looking barrel you can see the lead flakes. (Although a just couple passes doesn't do the job as quick once it has been flattened)Not cleaning it properly of course can raise pressures, destroy accuracy, and excessive leading can even bulge some of the lighter barrels a few thousands.
thefreese1 I know this is a controversial point and have heard the "ironing" effect of JHPs on leaded barrels. Perhaps the finish of our gun barrels might explain why one shooter finds flakes and another shooter doesn't. We go by what works for us and others might or might not experience the same. For me, I have seen the difference between the light leading I get from shooting sessions of cast bullets, the work I have to do to clear that so my barrel looks clean compared to what I get when I shoot a couple of cylinderfuls of JHPs through my guns after my cast bullets...just a lot less work to get the clean look. And leading is umistakeable - it can be seen in whatever form it takes. Although it would not pass assay, if the barrel looks clean, that is good to put the gun away. I know the Choreboy trick and the Lewis Lead Remover, but have never needed to use them. As you note, safe and accurate shooting validates our procedures. The shooting accuracy of my guns in succeeding range sessions satisfies me that my procedures are more than OK - not necessarily perfect. How do I know my guns and ammo are shooting properly? I don't need to shoot groups from sandbags. I call every shot I take and if the bullet is where I know it should be on the target, I'm happy. Shooters are among the most persnickety of all people - invariably they want to be happy. I know that you are happy with your experiences and that is good. I don't just shoot JHP magnums to "clear my gun" but also to note the performance and POI of my JHP loads and keep muscle memory of shooting them. Thanks for your comments - I'm in the "blast 'em clean" group and you are in the "no ironing" bunch. That's all OK - I celebrate and wish you continued joy and good shootin' to ya
FortuneCookie45LC will agree, that a well lapped barrel does indeed keep the leading down...like I said...I cast a lot...and played with a lot of lubes.....came up with several good recipes to keep the barrel lead free...but if it shows leading...it's there...I have seen some pretty impressive barrels that were so shiney you'd swear they were clean....but beware ,once flatten sometimes even the lewis lead remover will skip right over it ...especially if it has oil in the barrel or super soft cast bullet lube was used...in that case you have to soak it down with a good lead solvent and let it sit...forcing cones can still be a bitch...yup everyone has their own idea...still all in all nice ,informative video with a good like at that particular stock set up....
thefreese1 OK, it's the insidious lead, the lead that hides from detection. I'm sure that every one of my guns would assay out with lead in the barrel to some degree. It's too bad we don't have those electric lead removers anymore...probably some toxic stuff in the solutions. But with those, we just plug it in and overnight, the job is done. I should have gotten that when they were the thing - I just never had any bad leading problems to deal with... Best Regards...
@@FortuneCookie45LCHere's a 8 yr backup
Playing with a Lot lubes and speeds is the trick ...I used my best recipe for lube ..
I then load a bunch of rounds with increasing speeds ....10 rounds per each FPS load .
And purposely shoot until it leads up .. I then know my max speed .. Keep in mind I ONLY shoot Keith bullets I've casted using my own mix and lube....
you are not correct about firing a jacketed bullet to clean up the barrel... this is an old myth....If there is leading visible before you shoot that jacketed bullet it does not clean the barrel... all it is doing is flattening out the lead to the point to where it looks nice and shiny... if you have a leading problem you should run a piece of chore boy or scrub it out with a lead solvent first ..or you can eventually get a buildup that will be very tough to remove.....and depending on the calibre, some experts claim it can raise pressures in loads that use powder that is known to spike at certain pressure levels....