I'm just not familiar with all the accessories for Contenders and I need some info. I have a Contender pistol and a few barrels, all 10". So, if I understand correctly, all I need do is buy a 16" or longer barrel, a buttstock, and a fore end, and I have a rifle? Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Any opinions about these rifles? I don't seem to hear people discussing them much on these web sites. Do they handle well and are they as accurate as the pistols?
Yep you got it. I have four Contender frames and 11 scoped 14 inch barrels. I also have two 20 inch scoped barrels one in 7x30 Waters and one in .222Rem. Since I only use the handgun setup I never use the rifle barrels. Both my sons love the rifle sets. They both used the 7x30 Waters on deer this season and my youngest son uses the .222 to shoot crows and way off rabbits. These rifles are easy to carry, very handie to have around and shoot better than most of us can hold.
------------------ Handgun Hunter LOVE THOSE .41s'
I have one of the folding stocks, and it made for a very handy package, also very accurate. It is my understanding that the 16 1/2" barrels are too short to legally use with a folding stock, as the feds have minimum barrel, and minimum OAL for rifles, and the stock folded w/ 16 1/2" barrel makes it too short.
Asside from that, its just the stock, forearm and barrel. They are accurate and carry well.
Posts: 7213 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 27 February 2001
I go along with the rest ! My 18-20" barrels from Bullberry in .17 Ackley Bee and .17 Remington shoot 5 bullets in a 1" circle all day long !Usually better , depending on my ability to hold and pull the trigger . Just make sure you keep the length to 20" and get a good bull barrel from one of the famous companies. Have fun , J�rgen
I think the only legal sna-foo is if you bought the carbine and wanted to use a pistol barrel on it with the butt stock. You guys correct me if I'm wrong.
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I did not know a folding stock was available. Where can you get them? Is it legal with a 16" barrel? Should I go with a 20" barrel? As for caliber, I'm considering 22 hornet, 223, or 30-30. Thanks for the replys.
from what I understand , in order to have a but stock , You must have in Your possesion a 16" or longer barrel not sure if true though
quote:Originally posted by Max503: I'm just not familiar with all the accessories for Contenders and I need some info. I have a Contender pistol and a few barrels, all 10". So, if I understand correctly, all I need do is buy a 16" or longer barrel, a buttstock, and a fore end, and I have a rifle? Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Any opinions about these rifles? I don't seem to hear people discussing them much on these web sites. Do they handle well and are they as accurate as the pistols?
TC Carbines are an intresting addition to the collection. They can be fun ansd usefull but you must follow a few simple rules. Never put the stock on the frame with ANY barrel shorter than 16.4 inch. The folding stock is also legal with this barrel length as well(overall length is measured with THE STOCK EXTENDED NOT FOLDED, this is true of ALL rifles & shotguns with folding stocks). Keep your pistol barrels away from your frame when the stock is installed and you should have no problems.
One more thing to watch out for. If you are in Canada and your frame is registered on a handgun, You CAN NOT just put a rifle stock and longer barrel on it and call it a rifle. It is still classified as a handgun because the frame is registered as such.Thats what I was told by our chief firearms officer. Mike
Posts: 257 | Location: Canada | Registered: 29 March 2001
quote:Originally posted by Max503: I did not know a folding stock was available. Where can you get them? Is it legal with a 16" barrel? Should I go with a 20" barrel? As for caliber, I'm considering 22 hornet, 223, or 30-30. Thanks for the replys.
Max, chech out Fox River Outfitters for the stock. They can be found through the T/C site. As for which caliber, alot of questions need to be answered first. mvm
Hi Max: I found a buttstock with a AR15 style grip made by Coate products and found a factory forend for my 21 inch 35 Rem carbine barrel and it looks great, shoots better, and carries like a feather. It has a Burris Mini 2X7 scope. I just have to find something to pad the corner of the stock where my cheek comes in contact with it, as it is a little on the sharp side. Under recoil it is like a rap in the jawbone.
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Here is a picture of my 21" bullberry .223 with the fancy english walnut stock. It takes less then 5 minutes to switch it back to the pistol configuration.
It's a lot of fun having both pistol and carbine barrels.
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Thanks Sean. The twist rate is 1 in 12". The gun is setup to be a groundhog gun for this spring. The scope that I have on top of it now (not shown) is the Bushnell Elite 3200 5x15. The stock is english walnut and the forearm is black walnut. Both are in exibition grade. I've only had it to the range twice so far. It is shooting under one inch groups but not consistantly. I have been working with different bullet weights and powder loads as well as adjusting the O.A.L. to tighten up the groups.
Believe me this picture does not do this stock and forearm any justice. I've had it at the gun shop twice and the range twice and someone always stops me and ask where I had that stock made. I'm certainly proud to tell them that Fred at Bullberry did the work.
