Contender issues

[flyfisher66048]

I purchased a new 16 inch barrel in 357 mag barrel for my old contender with the intention of boring it out to 357 max. Along with the the new barrel I purchased a synthetic stock. The barrel would not open, so I sent the action and barrel back to Ed's TC. The action will open now without the stock attached. With the stock attached the action will not open. I have to remove the hing pin to remove the barrel. I ran the stock bolt all the way into the action with out the stock attached, thinking the bolt may be too long. The action opens just fine. I noticed a spot on the stock where the trigger guard screw was making contact with the stock. I relieved some space on the stock s there is no more contact. The action will still not open with the stock attached.

Any ideas on how to fix the problem?

[okie44]

You need a shorter stock bolt.

[Encore64]

Okie44 is right on the money. The T/C Encore will do the same thing.

I keep several extra washers handy. When switching to different stocks and grips, just place extra washers to adjust until hammer cocks correctly.

Sure the barrel was fine.

[flyfisher66048]

Thanks for the suggestions. I added some washers until the bolt would only go in for 2 turns, still no luck. ?

[gemihur]

Can you try another buttstock on the frame? Try a youth model (12"LOP), I love 'em!
A friends? or send stock and frame back to Kirkpatrick?
Ed heals all that ills a T/C.

[flyfisher66048]

I shipped the rifle back to ed's so he can work his magic. Just to make it worth his time, I ordered a 22 k hornet barrel from him.