Posted By: JWCRABB
Contender shopping - 04/07/2009 12:45 AM
Hey Guys, my wonderful wife has offered to buy me a Contender (that I have always wanted)for my birthday. I'm looking for one in 7X30 Waters. Anybody have a line on one or where I might locate one? Also, if I can't locate a Contender, what is different about the G2?
Posted By: KYODE
Re: Contender shopping - 04/07/2009 2:19 AM
looks like a "mini encore"....is easier opening....easier to recock after letting the hammer down....built a tad stronger in the area prone to stretch....trigger is not externally adjustable, but can be taken care of with a trigger job. they are excellent imo!
7-30....and even 30-30AI would be great choices(i personally prefer the AI). the 35rem bumps the hand harder with heavy loads, but will thump a deer to 200 with some effort.
I've got a 7-30 Waters, blue, hunter, 12", factory muzzle brake, excellent condition. If interested send me a PM.
Posted By: wtroper
Re: Contender shopping - 04/07/2009 8:51 PM
I have both 7-30 Waters & 30-30 AI. Obviously, the ackley requires that you reload. Both are excellent choices for deer, IMHO. Might look on Gunbroker. I have purchased 3 7-30s from their auction since the first of the year.
Good luck.
Posted By: JWCRABB
Re: Contender shopping - 04/08/2009 1:42 AM
Several months ago, when I wasn't ready to buy, I saw several on Gunbroker. Now, not much to be had. I may just order a G2 frame and the barrel from one of the specialty places.
Posted By: treeman
Re: Contender shopping - 04/08/2009 2:19 PM
go to ed's contenders. I got a new 7x30 waters 14" stainless cheaper than people selling used ones.