01 December 2022, 03:36
tred1956Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame
Finally acquired a flatside Frame. It is a Matte TCA 1999 Limited Edition (Not sure but was told only 38 were made). If you are sure how many were made Please let me know. Barrel is OTT 16 inch step barrel in 20 VT. Forend by Tony G and grip by Dave D from a Black Walnut tree cut by my Dad (he cut it when I was 12 & I am now 64). Wears a BullBerry mount with Burris Signature Rings. Leupold fine crosshair VX-III 8.5-25x50mm. At almost 10 pounds it just sits rock solid in my Fuzz rest and makes me look like a Marksman LOL
Safe shooting
Doug
01 December 2022, 15:28
p dog shooterWow a 10lb contender.
A very interesting item indeed.
01 December 2022, 18:46
tred1956Thank you sir. I have been shooting Contenders since 1978. Actively looking for a flatside for over a decade. May be the best looking & shooting Contender I have ever owned. Probably owned over 100 frames and close to 1000 barrels, but this is the closest I have come to perfection (For Me anyway)
Safe shooting
Doug
PS
Grandson said he would handle the paperwork to amend my will, to make sure His name was by this one. Told me He would handle everything. LOL
01 December 2022, 23:07
p dog shooterquote:
Probably owned over 100 frames and close to 1000 barrels, but this is the closest I have come to perfection (For Me anyway)
I am a piker
Only two frames and 10 barrels.
02 December 2022, 02:00
tred1956Here you go. It will do better than the Old Man can LOL
Safe shooting
Doug
15 Shot group 90 yards
02 December 2022, 02:23
tred195620 VarTarg about 3400 but not my fastest Contender in 20 Caliber. Contender pictured below is 20 Tactical and RUNS 4100 to 4200 out of a 22 inch full bull OTT. It Also Wears a BullBerry mount with Burris Signature Rings. Leupold fine crosshair VX-III 8.5-25x50mm. Has a Georgia Jim Target forend and ambi grip. At almost 8 pounds it ALSO just sits rock solid in my Fuzz rest and makes me look like a Marksman LOL First picture is of 20 TAC & 20 VT for comparison
Safe shooting
Doug
18 December 2022, 19:15
Bill/OregonWow. I expect Ernie will drop in here soon. These would surely be 1,000-yard prairie dog guns!