Thread: Classy lightweight takedown

Originally Posted by Hiawatha

Now we are talking Joel!! That is what a light weight single shot should be like Nicely done mate.

Thanks mate, I'm quite fond of the setup. Back in summer 2016-17 I fast pack hiked over 2000km from Lottin Point (East Cape) to Bluff through all the public land I could piece together. A great test for a lightweight takedown rifle! It's a little bit lighter now than when I did that trip. Definitely proved up for the task. I have some thoughts about more trips to get it back in the hills.

I solved the tool less take down problem. Don't take down at the hinge pin. Take down at the butt stock bolt.

@akaroa1 I've been out of this thread for a bit and I like your solution! This is actually how I used it on my hike, albeit I removed the grip plate permanently and used an allen key for disassembly. Then I could pack my Contender discreetly when I needed to resupply food in towns. This is probably a more convenient method I think because as you know the tighter the hinge pin the accuracy potential improves. So it can be a bit of a pain to remove the hinge pin without a punch or something. Since I don't have the G2 in my safe anymore I'm not sure if the G1 and G2 stock screws are the same dimensions?

@Tentman Personally I prefer the more vertical grip style Contender stocks over the more traditional hunting style stock. I find married with the Aimpoint it makes a very nice ergonomic feel (for me) for quick snap shots in the bush.