While I know the word "disposition" is not in some (of your) vocabulary(s), hear me out before you judge. I am considering disposing of a contender barrel & welcome your thoughts on which one it might be.

I have a seemingly "large" number of contender barrels --- currently 9 or more in my safe & a couple "loaned out." All of them except two have frames. Some of you regulars may remember when I posted about acquiring a barrel from my deceased friend's widow. Well, I got three --- 300 Savage, 309 JDJ, and 357 Herrett. I am considering disposing of one of them.

I have another 309 with a 4X Leupold on it. This 309 is blue with a 3x9 Burris on it. I prefer the Leupold. Thus, the 309 is a possiblity.

The 300 Savage is about like a 30-30 AI (maybe a little better), but not quite up to the 309. In addition I also have a 300 Whisper that JD made for Roberta (12" diamond bbl) that is nice, plus 7-30s and 6.5s. Thus, the 300 Sav is special only because Jerry had his 30 Herrett bbl rechambered into this 300. The 300 Sav has a Bushnell Banner variable on it, but it has shot well with that scope for years. It can use factory ammo & has accounted for numerous animals.

The 357 Herrett is almost the equal of a 35 Remington ballistically but more efficient in powder useage. The 357 has a Burris 1.5x4 scope on it. I do not have another 35 caliber bbl for a contender; however, I do have a 338 JDJ#2 and a 375 JDJ. This one could be used as a loaner, if I run out of 7-30 bbls.

Since this post addresses only contender bbls, I will not elaborate on the "other" single shots. However, note that I have plenty of them too. LOL

If you were me, which one would you consider first? I really "need" none of them. I already know which one I am leaning toward, but I will be very curious to see your replies.

Thanks.

Since you have all your bases covered, I'd say keep just keep the barrel that was your buddy's favorite. I'm guessing his memory is more important to you than the gun.

X2 Vance

X3

Sleep on it a few nights and see what you want to do. It is easier just to sit on them than it is to regret selling them.

All I know is that every gun that I have ever traded or sold, I wished that I had it back.

It also seems that as I get older, I cherish things greater that hold memories

wt..,

Since you have a 309 already, and not the others, perhaps you should consider that one. Like the boys say; however,it is easier to sit on 'em and give due consideration to the sentimental value before regretting their sale.

Doc

I really, really, REALLY regret selling my TC "Custom Shop" SS 14in 375 Win. barrel... ... ... ... ...

Thanks, guys. I talked to a very close friend (of mine and a friend of Jerry's) who lives in Ohio last night and asked him the same question. He has many many more guns and bbls than I have. He answered my question with a question ---- "why?"

This is basically the same response that most of you have given.

Vance --- Of these bbls his favorite in his last few years was the 309. However, he had transitioned into using revolvers almost exclusively prior to his accident. His "real favorite" gun was a FA 41 mag. His widow still has it and can shoot it. However, I have spoken for it, if and when, she ever decides to let it go.

I guess that answers it for me, at least for now. I do not "need" them but I also do not "need" to get rid of them. Think I will keep all of them.

good boy.....

don't get rid of them!