Today I traded a 4" Springfield XD-40 w/ four mags for a 10" Contender in 7-30 waters with a 2x6 Redfield scope in T/C triple rings. Felt like a good trade to me! The T/C is minty with just a little wear in the spot where the forearm slides on the receiver. I was so excited I swung by the deer stand at last light but no doe was brave enough to poke her nose out.

I have been after a Contender forever and the 7-30 is a great cartridge for my uses. Eventually I'd like to get a .204 Ruger barrel.

Can't wait to try it out!