After Doing a bit of research on a new gun to save up for and purchase I've finally settled on the .17 Mach IV. For a rifle - the contender for its versatility in low calibers. Scope - most likely Simmons Aetec 3.8-12x44 AO/WA

Can anybody tell me most of all where i can get a bled/walnut contender carbine frame thats less than $250?

also if anyone would like to recommend a scope that i can get for less than $150 and still not sacrifice much in quality that starts at 3 or 4x, goes to at least 12x and has a objective lens less than 50mm with a focusing objective or parrallax adjustment?

all the help is greatly appreciated.

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A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed !!

Wildcat, T/C frames come up occasionally on auction sites and classified sections, but I recommend you scour the gun shows for a used T/C Carbine.
I saw one at the Harrisburg (PA) show for $310 (.223Rem.). You could sell the barrel it comes with, and reduce your investment significantly.
As for a scope, Natchez is closing out the Redfield Partner 3x-12x44mm scopes for $99.

Who's making your .17 Mach IV barrel?

George

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Shoot straight, shoot often, but by all means, use enough gun!

Midway had a sale on the 6.5-20 AO 44 mag for $89.99, I ordered one and it was very clear. Ed's T/C's sells new blue frames and walnut stocks for around $275.00 or $295.00 I believe. Does New York require a spent shell fired from a pistol to accompany it, if so, I don't know how that would work since the same frame can be used for pistol or rifle?

Dennis,
The requirement for a spent shell and ballistic fingerprint is only for new handguns shipped into the state by manufacturers.

George

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Shoot straight, shoot often, but by all means, use enough gun!

Thanks guys - helps me get an idea at least. i can get the frame i want somewhat locally for $245 - however getting one at a show used wouldn't be against my religion.

info on the scopes is good too - however the reason i want to start at either 3 or 4 power for any close up coyote shots.

i can get the scope i mentioned for 141 at the same place i'll get the barrel. the reason i want it is it has an exceptional FOV @ 100 yds. (33-11)ft.

the barrel i will get at www.eabco.com (Eben Aurthur Brown Company) It's actually made by Thompson center specifically for the contender or encore according to them.

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A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed !!

Why not the Encore, stronger and almost identical.
Brooks

Really only one reason - Encore wont shoot .22 LR unless you use the .223 barrel with an adapter and thats a pain. - especially if you want it chambered in .22 LR Target (one of my favorite things to do - competition at 50 ft. with a light rifle - match grade competition comes in second)

besides - i don't need the big calibers any time soon. currently in my part of ny it is illegal to hunt deer with a rifle - pistols in rifle calibers are fine but not rifles.

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A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed !!