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Would you spend $500 for a single shot .17HMR?

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06 January 2004, 10:06
GA Shooter
Would you spend $500 for a single shot .17HMR?
Saw a T/C G2 Contender Carbine at a shop for $499 in .17HMR. Had a 23" bull barrel and walnut stocks. Looked nice, but $500 for a single shot rimfire? Would you buy that? Are these things very accurate?

Thanks,
Scott
06 January 2004, 11:24
Hobie
$300 of that is the receiver and stock set. That's actually a pretty "good" price. If you don't like the chambering you can get a nearly limitless selection of cartridges which are within the capabilities of the G2 action. My old style Contender has 19 carbine barrels, 2 of which are smoothbore (.410 and 28 ga.) and the rifled barrels go from .22 LR to .45-70.

To paraphrase Satchmo, if you have to ask why you don't get it.
06 January 2004, 12:21
N. S. Sherlock
Hello Mr. Hobie: Can you enlighten me a little on G2 capabilities concerning size, pressure, etc. I'm generally aware of contender data already. Always admired contenders but ended up with other things. Thanks, ned