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Post by pacecars on Feb 16, 2023 12:56:20 GMT -5
I just got my frame in and mounted the factory .375 JDJ barrel and it is not engaging the interlock to drop the metal plate that keeps the hammer from hitting the firing pins. It has been about 35 years since I played with a Contender so I am a little rusty. Any ideas? Also it is the only barrel I have at the moment. I have a Reeder .257 Raptor and a factory .22 WMR on the way
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 16, 2023 13:02:32 GMT -5
Ronnie, try slamming it closed and see if that works.
If not, I generally polish a little off the tops of the locking lugs. Use a felt wheel on a Dremel and polish a little at a time.
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Post by pacecars on Feb 16, 2023 13:03:29 GMT -5
Figured it out I think. You have to slam it to get it to drop the interlock. That would suck if you were hunting Elephants and had to take a second shot. Any suggestions?
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Post by pacecars on Feb 16, 2023 13:04:08 GMT -5
I guess we were typing at the same time!
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 16, 2023 13:07:08 GMT -5
Agree with Encore64, only I use a fine file with a safety edge and just work it down slowly.
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 16, 2023 13:07:46 GMT -5
Polish those lugs shiny on top and that problem will go away. Don't remove enough to cause slack in the barrel lockup...
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Post by zeus on Feb 16, 2023 13:22:06 GMT -5
Exactly what was mentioned, you can hit it very lightly with a file or polish till you get good lockup easier. Just don’t overdo.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Feb 16, 2023 14:02:26 GMT -5
agree with all posted so far... yours is just good & tight
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Post by pacecars on Feb 16, 2023 15:29:41 GMT -5
It is funny but right after I posted the mail man delivered the .257 Raptor barrel. It works perfectly. Thanks all for the help! I am relearning the quirks all over again
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 16, 2023 16:37:01 GMT -5
It is funny but right after I posted the mail man delivered the .257 Raptor barrel. It works perfectly. Thanks all for the help! I am relearning the quirks all over again The 257 Raptor (25x204 Ruger) is the old 257 Kimber (25x222 Rem Mag) reborn. Very efficient little cartridge with available bullets that work at the velocity available. The Nosler 85 grn Ballistic Tip is an excellent choice... |
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 16, 2023 18:55:57 GMT -5
I came to suggest the 25-204 is a simpler option than a 25-222 (Kimber). Then I looked and the Raptor is a 25-204. It's impossible to keep the Reeder wildcats straight. As a 6x47 AI shooter (6mm-222) I'd say the 204 case is the easy button and equivalent in most respects.
A Howa mini in any of these rounds would be a neat little rig.
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Post by Encore64 on Feb 16, 2023 19:02:21 GMT -5
The 222 Rem Mag and 204 Ruger are the same case...
When the 204 Ruger came out, I couldn't find brass or ammo. Simply ran 222 Rem Mag thru a 204 Ruger Die and fireformed.
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Post by potatojudge on Feb 16, 2023 19:20:22 GMT -5
Ah, that's right. I thought the 204 was a 45mm case but it's not, it's 47mm.
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Post by jeffh on Feb 16, 2023 22:44:35 GMT -5
I just posted in The Lounge that Haus of Arms really thinks they'll be shipping SSK-50s THIS MONTH, for you other Contender guys.
Always good to see Contender discussion going on.
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Post by leadhound on Feb 16, 2023 23:01:05 GMT -5
I just posted in The Lounge that Haus of Arms really thinks they'll be shipping SSK-50s THIS MONTH, for you other Contender guys. Always good to see Contender discussion going on. This the same ones from 4 years ago? Or is this another run? |
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