New toy on the way.....

[Caster]

Oh I'm fired up about this.
I have had to get out of most large centerfire rifles due to a shoulder injury. BUT I hate 22's shotguns and such so here I am. If I can't cast for it, it ain't for me.
30/30 is my favorite cartridge by far and now......I have a super 14 contender on its way today!

It's is going to be great.
SO! Who loads for this? Talk to me! Edited June 7, 2013 by Caster

[mikegideon]

Should make a pretty good fireball :)

[Caster]

Should make a pretty good fireball :)

First thoughts say thats true but remember who you're talking to 😄
I'm thinking a 168g spitzer hollow point (cast by me) over some Accurate 2015 for about 2000fps. Sweet! Edited June 7, 2013 by Caster

[jtmaze]

I have saved up about 30 brass cases an intend to start loading 30-30 as soon as I find some reasonably priced dies. Haven't thought about a load yet. They won't be hot though since I will be shooting a Win model 94. Keep us posted with pics.

[roverboy]

Caster, that ought to be great. I've never owned a Contender but, have shot one. It was .357 Max. and was pretty neat. I load .30-30 for rifles but, I've not started casting yet. I do have a couple .30 cal. molds though.

[Dolomite_supafly]

This is a decent sight for all things related to hunting pistols.

http://specialtypistols.infopop.cc/eve/forums

 

Here is a very active classifieds section dedicated to the Contender:

http://www.encoreclassifieds.com/forum/index.php?t=thread&frm_id=4

 

I have always wanted a Contender but the cost of custom barrels has always swayed me. My next find will likely be a XP100.

[Caster]

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It's here.  I really wanna shoot it but alas, no rear sight or scope.   :-\

 

As tacky as it'll look, I may snatch the Eotech from my AR so I can atleast go have some range fun tomorrow.  

[StPatrick]

Oh I'm fired up about this.
I have had to get out of most large centerfire rifles due to a shoulder injury. BUT I hate 22's shotguns and such so here I am. If I can't cast for it, it ain't for me.
30/30 is my favorite cartridge by far and now......I have a super 14 contender on its way today!

It's is going to be great.
SO! Who loads for this? Talk to me!

 

I'm sure you're already aware, but the Lyman manual has a section dedicated to loads for T/C firearms.  If you don't have a copy, I can loan you mine - I bought a couple manuals in anticipation of reloading, but will not be buying any gear until primers are available again.

[Caster]

Thanks, I have plenty of data to start with.