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I would avoid this like the plague in the Contender.  Two of my good friends sold theirs as they were constantly misfiring, even after multiple returns to T/C.  Google, this---it is very common

A friend of mine had one in 35 Rem and had the same problem with misfires...

 

He had it rechambered for 356 Win and had no more problems..

 

I have no idea why ....

 

He ended up buying an Encore in 7mm08 and peddling  the Contender.

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Mine had occasional misfires in the beginning as well. It's a headspace issue. If you reload, it's a easy fix. Just neck size. What would happen is, the hammer would strike the cartridge and slightly push the cartridge forward, therefore not putting a sufficient strike on the primer. If you don't reload, I would just recommend the Encore, XP100, or Savage Striker.

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I've had one for over 20 years. I like it. What do you want to know?

My gun shop guy spoke highly of this caliber in this platform. How is the recoil for a beginner pistol hunter in your opinion? and would the lever revolution ammo by hornady solve the misfire issue?!

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I would avoid this like the plague in the Contender.  Two of my good friends sold theirs as they were constantly misfiring, even after multiple returns to T/C.  Google, this---it is very common

 

Do you believe the lever revolution ammo by hornday would solve the misfire issue?

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Do you believe the lever revolution ammo by hornday would solve the misfire issue?

 

I don't know..If it is a headspace issue as pistol71 says, I can't see where the configuration of the projectile would make any difference.

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The recoil isn't too bad. I would try to shoot one first to see what you think yourself. I shoot a 180gr Hornady SSP bullet. Mine is also ported. The lever evolution ammo won't do anything to solve the misfire issue. It doesn't happen all the time, but you don't want it too happen at all. Reloading would help you in two ways. First the misfire issue and second, you would use a faster burning powder which is more efficient in a short pistol barrel. 35 rem ammo off the shelf is designed for rifles with long barrels.

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The 35 rem headspaces on the shoulder, and there is very little shoulder on that cartridge. T/C has never been known for doing precise chamber and throat work in their factory barrels.

You can shim the breech face on the frame to correct the headspace, but then you've pretty much matched that frame to that particular barrel.

Lots of good info here regarding misfires and headspace issues in the Contender

http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/

 

As far as recoil and muzzle blast, the 35 rem can be a handful but it really depends on the individual shooter. Some folks have more tolerance for it.

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Do you currently have a Contender frame, and you're now looking for a barrel/caliber for deer hunting? Or are you looking to purchase a whole setup?

One of the nicest things about the Contender is the ability to shoot one frame and become very comfortable with that trigger, cocking action, grip, hold, etc, regardless of the caliber. A .22 rimfire barrel will let you build confidence with those things for very little money without having to think about the recoil. When the time comes for a deer-caliber barrel, you're miles ahead because you already know the gun and you're confident with it, and the thought of recoil won't even enter your mind when you're in the woods and squeezing the trigger on a nice buck.

 

In standard factory barrels and using factory ammunition, I would recommend a rimmed cartridge in the Contender. 357 rem mag is about the minimum, 44 rem mag is what I carry when I know I'll be walking/crawling in thick stuff and shots will be quick and 'dirty'. 30-30 win is a rifle round that's hard to beat as far as ammo availability, but I prefer the 7-30 waters when it comes down to ballistics between the two. These will all kill deer if the shooter does his/her part and respects the range limitations of the weapon.

 

 

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The only problem you would have with the 7-30 waters in getting ammo . Unless things have changed , Federal is the only one that makes the 7-30 rounds . I saved my brass and resized some 30-30 brass to reload for the waters . It takes one big assed holster to carry the Contender !

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 It takes one big assed holster to carry the Contender !

X2 add a scope and now it gets real bulky.I would buy a caliber that you can get ammo for anywhere for the first one, once you get use to it you can always get another for it in another caliber or even get a rifle bbl. for it.

 

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