[Thompson contender]

Dave,

You can still enjoy the break-actions, just select light recoiling cartridges like something from the TCU family

Bench shooting with a rifle wearing a bipod in 204 Ruger is absolutely a pleasure

 

[Thompson Center Contender Pistol - Rifle Stock Question...]

[Thompson Center Contender Pistol - Rifle Stock Question...]

On 3/29/2013 at 8:01 AM, Guest mechanically said:

I have a Contender with a 14" .22 barrel I purchased from a member here on TGO. Awesome gun, and one I've wanted to own since I was about 12 and my scoutmaster would bring a different barrel on his Contender every time we had a shooting campout for us to try.

 

I'm intrigued at purchasing a little rifle stock for it, just because I think it would be fun.

 

The pistol is in fact a pistol according to the S/N as sent from T/C.

 

 

 

But, if I put a stock on my pistol, am I correct in understanding that I would be in violation of the law prohibiting short-barrel rifles?

 

Therefore, if I want to enjoy my Contender in "rifle mode," I'll need to also purchase a barrel of at least 16"?

 

I'm hoping I'm wrong, but a little bummed that I suspect this fun little project might be more expensive than I initially thought...

 

Thanks in advance for the collective TGO wisdom! :wave:

You are correct, Sir.

With buttstock attached to receiver you must have at  least 16" of barrel.

You may have a permanently attached extension to be in compliance

[Thompson Center Contender Pistol - Rifle Stock Question...]

Super 14 barrels can be made legal for carbine use with the aid of a permanent extension

 

[What's Your Favorite Handgun?]

Encore

When you absolutely gotta stop the game

[Thompson Center Contender Pistol - Rifle Stock Question...]

Extension added

[Thompson contender]

The big rifle cartridges really deserve a longer barrel

Plinking can be achieved comfortably with the use of Trail Boss

[Anyone shoot encore pistols?]

I really dig the Gothic lines and shape wood accordingly

 

[Thompson contender]

I can only imagine

 

That custom furniture makes this contender feel like an Encore but it helps detent some of the recoil.

[Thompson contender]

The contender has it's limitations

My favorite .308 bore barrel is either the 30-30AI or the 308 Bellm (shown here)

It's taken quite a few whitetails anywhere inside of 225 yards is a piece of cake!

... and it's only a 14" barrel with an added muzzle brake

[What's Your Favorite Handgun?]

.22 LR

[What's Your Favorite Handgun?]

 

Contender

 

[FS: Bullberry Contender pistol barrel, 15", WITHDRAWN, Please delete]

a wise decision!

[Contender G2 Forend Screws]

Ace is the place!

Hardware store in a box marked gun screws

They are 10-32.

I usually get 1" and Just cut to length needed

 

Jimmy

[Neck Sizing 30-30's]

options:

https://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Neck-Size-Die-308/dp/B003HHNZUA

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/116484/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-neck-sizer-die-30-caliber

to partially full length resize the body of your brass will not cause detriment at next firing.

I full length resize completely at each reloading. (30-30, 30-30AI, and 308 Bellm)

good shootin'

Jimmy 

 

[Sheridan Blue Streak Pellet Gun Problems]

Thank guys, for all your input. 

Amazon offers sources for parts and supplies.

Thanks, again.