- #Will new tc contender barrels fit older contenders full
- #Will new tc contender barrels fit older contenders free
Faster burning powders need to be used to craft correct ammo for these.
#Will new tc contender barrels fit older contenders full
Yes, they typically don't make full efficient use of the rifle cartridge's capabilities in that length. In that spirit, I'm really only interested in 10 inch bull barrels. My abiding interest in Contenders is to have a handgun chambered in a rifle cartridge. This barrel was quite unusual for being a 45 colt only.
That means the 45 colt bullet must jump over an inch before it hits rifling. To do that T/C had to cut a 3' long chamber for the 410 shell. I got it because all current 45 colt barrels are 45/410. My new 10mm barrel is 10 inch bull configuration. I picked up a new 45colt barrel for the contender. Fast forward to today, big difference.įor my second, lately-acquired Contender, I have a. The barrels I bought then cost on average about $90 apiece new. The story of the Contender is about versatility in barrel/caliber selection. But old barrels will fit the new gun, I am told. Like sometimes happens, I got tired of it and let it go. It does not require the 'sequence' to fire and I suspect the trigger mechanism is probably not of the set variety as the earlier ones (those lawyers again). This is my second time around with a Contender. I'm not a competitive shooter and don't plan to use the Contender for hunting. My needs are modest and in the nature of a hobby if I want extra power, I'll step up to a rifle. but honestly, I have no plans of expanding the horizons of performance beyond what the automatic might allow. That was some years back, though.Yes, I'm aware of the capabilities of the 10mm Contender bbl. I hear the newer versions have fixed that problem. In the past they would send you a couple of sizes to try but that was a long tome ago. The amount of finger pressure it needed to break the action open was ridiculous. Try cleaning the area of the locking bolt and if a firm snap closing does not help send it to TC and they will fit a new locking bolt. Today’s hunters love the G2 for its increased customizability, hunting accuracy and range in caliber. The newer barrels have a two piece locking bolt which works much better but even it does not work on every frame. I know someone who brought a Hawken he bought used in for a minor part and they re-bedded the barrel at no extra charge. The T/C Contender has come along way since being introduced five decades ago. Buttstocks, pistol grips and forends are also generally not interchangeable between G1 and G2 Contenders. Second way is to request new bolts from TC. Ive been shooting, fishing and hunting for the past 40 years and around 10 or so years ago, sold my G2 carbine (.22 Hornet) and have regretted it ever since. Barrel interchangeability is pretty much universal between G1 and G2 Contenders, except G2 muzzleloading barrels cannot be used on G1 frames, and the older Herrett barrels are intended for G1 frames.
#Will new tc contender barrels fit older contenders free
Last time I spoke with them this was free of charge. One is to send your frames and barrels to TC and have them all fitted. There are three ways to get this fitting done.
Good luck & best regards to all shooters."Įdit: T/C service has always had a good reputation. Old barrels fitted with the one piece bolts are the hardest to get to work with the new frames. If you have any doubts, please contact T/C's customer service dept like I did and you will hear the same thing. TC Contender 22 magnum with early octagon barrel with mint bore. I hope this info saves someone else the bother I have had. Thompson Center Contender in 22 magnum with 4X Burris scope. The one I bought as a present for my son is going back to Midway & the other for my action is going to T/C for the retrofit. One star for the fact that these G2 barrels will not, contrary to implied advertising claims, fit older *pre-G2* frames without factory retrofit to change out the new style bolt with integral pins for the *old style* that has a groove with a separate headed roller pin. "Five stars for product quality and finish. Thompson Center Barrel Thompson Center Contender G2 Contender 6.8mm 17 rimfire, 12ga shotgun, and muzzleloader. It will handle up to some of the larger belted magnum cartridges there for dangerous game hunting, as well as everything back down to a.
The Encore is a sized-up, stronger, heavier frame with just bigger dimensions in every way. Note what reviewer Wyldekatt say about barrel interchange with older models not being so simple. The later G2 Contender offered the ability to fit a muzzleloader barrel as well.
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