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Post by potatojudge on Jan 14, 2023 9:44:39 GMT -5
I think I recognize that one
Not a Bowen rear sight obviously. 100% came from Bowen with one. Can you imagine pirating a $125 sight off a $4k+ gun?
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 14, 2023 0:24:00 GMT -5
Well this thread so far has lead me to a Contender 14” barrel in .375 JDJ with some correct headstamped brass from a kind member here and an easy open blued frame with a Pachmayer gripper grip and forend. Now to decide on a scope and have to get dies If you need more brass forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/hornady-375-jdj-brass.4063712/
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 13, 2023 14:17:09 GMT -5
Absolutely not 😂
The AK is a 20 inch Bullberry carbine
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 13, 2023 13:26:46 GMT -5
That's an Encore with an MGM 260 barrel. That frame usually lives it's life as a 50 AK or 30-06AI carbine, but from time to time it becomes a 260 or 284 pistol.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 13, 2023 12:29:23 GMT -5
Stocks look like High Plains Pegasus This is their Hammer grip
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 13, 2023 12:22:11 GMT -5
Of course, go for it. I don't feel like I own the pattern at all, and it would be nice if Doc benefitted from his design time on this one. Once it was in hand I had the afterthought of including a snap on hammer thong for when the flap was removed.
The flap is held on by a snap in front and back of the holster, which allows it to pivot at the snaps. Good for accommodating different grip frames, but it does allow the flap to be pushed fore and aft during use. If square shaped snaps existed that would fix that, but I'm sure there's other work arounds.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 13, 2023 10:51:35 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 12, 2023 11:41:30 GMT -5
I have a Contender carbine barrel by Bullberry in 300 Savage that I haven't had a chance to work with yet. The specialty pistols forum (RIP) guys recommended book minimum loads as Contender max loads with no exception for the G2 frame. I suspect that's a very conservative approach, but a 125-150 grain ballistic tip doesn't need the extra speed to work.
The reality is, the 30-30AI is a better round for the Contender than the 300 Savage. For that matter, the 25 Bullberry or similar is the better option vs a 250AI, both of which I shoot in pistols a- Contender and MOA respectively.
The gains going beyond 30-30 wildcats are a worthwhile pursuit and good fun, but don't fill a need for most of us. The 7-30 is just so convenient.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 10, 2023 18:29:15 GMT -5
Barranti makes a shoulder rig that will hold strong side or cross draw belt holsters (one or the other, not both). It’s on his website.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 9, 2023 10:11:53 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 8, 2023 13:38:37 GMT -5
If I wanted a No 5 right now I’d buy a TLA
If I was to build one, I would save a lot of money by not having the No 5 latch fit, which opens up gunsmith options since it’s mostly grip frame work at that point.
Details of your planned build would help.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 7, 2023 13:18:46 GMT -5
Very nice build
The SBH spur is a welcome addition
That aged rough out holster fits the gun perfectly
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 7, 2023 12:27:23 GMT -5
My 44 mag Contender carbine has accidentally become one of my most hunted rifles. 16 or 18 inch MGM barrel, fixed Zeiss 4x (might be 6x), and uses the same load as my FA83 so I keep a lot of that ammo on hand. Kicks a bit but not something I'd complain about, and not nearly as bad as my 45 Colt Low Wall.
It's light, handy, very short, has a good trigger, and is accurate. Rides in a racquetball case. Too convenient to leave behind some days when the rifle next to it is a foot longer and 3 pounds heavier.
If there was a good 44 mag pump action option, I'd probably carry that instead.
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 3, 2023 18:15:20 GMT -5
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Post by potatojudge on Jan 2, 2023 10:27:26 GMT -5
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