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#65826 - 03/05/10 10:31 PM

Re: Contender Barrel Selection [Re: Bob R]

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I have the 30-30AI & 223 & they are great. I get 2400 with the 150BT & it does very good.

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#65875 - 03/06/10 08:27 PM

Re: Contender Barrel Selection [Re: Bob R]

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Originally Posted By: Bob R

On the 22 Magnum Barrel. It should really shine with the new V-Max bullets.

My .22 Magnum (14") shoots the 40gr Winchester Super X HP just as excellent as the Hornady V-Max loads. The 40's impact POA at 50yds and 1.5" low at 100yds. The VM is +1" at 50yds and POA at 100yds.

I usually carry the 40gr HPs if the chance at a fox or similar critter presents itself. I like the heavier bullet for penetration.

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#65888 - 03/06/10 09:28 PM

Re: Contender Barrel Selection [Re: Dan B.]

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Thats why I said 22 Mag ove the 22LR-- you could shoot the 22 Mag to 150 if you can shoot about 6" over the POA

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#65893 - 03/06/10 09:42 PM

Re: Contender Barrel Selection [Re: H2OBUG]

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I can't remember the exact holdover but mine shoots well enough to take the tops off of 20oz pop bottles at 200yds.

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#65917 - 03/07/10 09:09 AM

Re: Contender Barrel Selection [Re: Bob R]

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Because I live in the People's Republik of Illinois, my "deer" hunting handgun must be a straight walled case. So, I opted for the .375 Winchester in my TC G2 Contender. Oddly, the rules say I can use any cartridge for coyotes and varmints! So, a .223 is a must as well.

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#66111 - 03/09/10 01:57 PM

Re: Contender Barrel Selection [Re: Dan Chamberlain]

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ever consider a 45/410 barrel for those up close shots that a shot shell shine on like squirrel, grouse and rabbit.

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#66120 - 03/09/10 06:16 PM

Re: Contender Barrel Selection [Re: Dan Chamberlain]

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Originally Posted By: Dan Chamberlain

The "Republik" Dee-In-Are can be a hypocritical group--and I live in Alabama! (but my "ground" is Illi...)

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#66261 - 03/11/10 09:05 PM

Re: Contender Barrel Selection [Re: Bob R]

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Try the Hornady 120-VMAX in that 7x30 Waters. I switched to this bullet in my 7x30 and found it expands better at distance than the Sierra 130 SSP. Mine are loaded to around 2400 fps with AA2520.

The 110-AMAX is a real winner in the 6.8SPC too.

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