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Offline adkRoy

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Thompson Center Contender
« on: Dec 06, 2006, 10:57:11 AM »
Does anyone have one of these pistols? I am thinking of buying one for deer hunting and was wondering what people thought of them. Thanks
Roy
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Re: Thompson Center Contender
« Reply #1 on: Dec 12, 2006, 09:36:01 AM »
I just picked up a Contender carbine in the .17HMR.  Beautiful gun, excellent quality.  Have had an Encore pistol for several years, 7.62x39 caliber, 15" barrel, 4X scope.  Shot a total of four deer with it.  It is a blast.  You can't go wrong with a TC.
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Re: Thompson Center Contender
« Reply #2 on: Dec 12, 2006, 10:15:08 AM »
Thanks poppy.  ;D
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Offline The Smokestick Kid

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Re: Thompson Center Contender
« Reply #3 on: Dec 15, 2006, 07:16:45 AM »
I'm thinking of the same thing actually.  I'll be taking my Pistol permit course when I turn 21...I'm excersizing the 2nd Amendment!  ;) Actually, I really want to do it because I'm applying for internships in Alaska, doing studies on salmon while they run the rivers, and I want to be able to carry a side arm in addition to the .338 Mag.  (at least) that I'd be required to carry while up there.  Can't be too safe, right?  Anyway, at some point I think it would be cool to buy a Contender to hunt with around here, so I'd like to hear what other users have to say.  :)
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Offline adkRoy

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Re: Thompson Center Contender
« Reply #4 on: Dec 21, 2006, 06:43:53 AM »
Get that permit zach. Best feeling in the world. I've been watching a lot of hunting shows where they are using contenders and shooting elk and mule deer at 200 yards.
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Offline tughillmcd

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Re: Thompson Center Contender
« Reply #5 on: Jul 30, 2007, 05:47:37 AM »
Quote from: adkRoy on Dec 06, 2006, 10:57:11 AM
Does anyone have one of these pistols? I am thinking of buying one for deer hunting and was wondering what people thought of them. Thanks
Roy
I have had my contender since the early 80's. Originally I had the 223 barrel and borrowed a friends 357 and 44 barrels a couple times back then for deer hunting but never had any luck. I finally bought a 45/70 barrel in the 96 and I got a 10 point that year. Sure is fun to hunt with em but it is difficult to hold steady. I have carried it a few other times but only got 1 more shot, hit a crotch horn and tracked it to where someone else had finished it off. As time permits and I get shooting it more I may carry it again to see how I can do.

One thing I do recommend is if you buy one be sure to have your permit listed a multiple caliper or you need  an amendment for each caliper you use (in NY that is). That can make for a lot of paperwork when you add new barrels.
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Offline adkRoy

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Re: Thompson Center Contender
« Reply #6 on: Jul 31, 2007, 07:57:01 AM »
Thank you very much tughill,  I never thought about the multiple caliber thing.
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