Contender Threads size

Print Thread

Contender Threads size #100480 01/16/2012 1:05 AM
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 139 SW VA Mark Schronce OP member
OP Mark Schronce member Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 139 SW VA	I have some threads messed up on a Contender Barrel. What size are the base screw threads? If they have to be drilled out and retaped, what size should I go to? Mark Last edited by Mark Schronce; 01/16/2012 1:08 AM.

Re: Contender Threads size [Re: Mark Schronce] #100485 01/16/2012 1:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,608 Northern MN s4s4u Shootist
s4s4u Shootist Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,608 Northern MN	They are 6-48, if you have to retap the next size up would be 8-40. What chambering? There is not a lot of steel in the chamber area to work with on 'Tenders so be careful... Rod, too. Short cuts often lead to long recoveries.

Newest Members