Thread: G2 Contender Carbine project

I just thought I would post in this old thread images of the completed Contender three barrel set

There has been plenty of Contender traffic on the forum lately
I'm still looking for a barrel to stub and put a 22 RF on

The last job was flouting the 6.8SPC barrel 8 flutes m6 ball end
Have shot a few deer, a pig and some wallabies with the 6.8 and found it a great little killer out to 350m



@Stocky if you buy the .410 barrel and don't need it I would buy it to stub
@Scout if your 223 barrel shoots like shot I will do the same !
Remember minute of goat is smaller than minute of deer

These Contenders are nice to carry and use
As accurate as needed within the limits of the calibers
Break down nicely and very practical for extended use in damp conditions like fishing and packrafting ( and this summer in Canterbury! )

Hi Akaroa,
who fluted your barrels? I have an Encore with two barrels and I couldn't find anyone willing to do the fluting.

Originally Posted by 243wssm

Hi Akaroa,
who fluted your barrels? I have an Encore with two barrels and I couldn't find anyone willing to do the fluting.

I suspect, and hope, that he did it himself.


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Fluting!
Like I say spell check clearly doesn't speak gun language

By the way, Bergara is chambering their single shot rifle in 6.5x65r I beleive ;-)

Originally Posted by 243wssm

Hi Akaroa,
who fluted your barrels? I have an Encore with two barrels and I couldn't find anyone willing to do the fluting.

@243wssm all flying and barrel bands and woodwork done by me

Currently started a G1 contender project that entered the queue
G1 22 LR barrel needs shortening, threading for suppressor, barrel sling mount band, captive hinge pin, fluting, new fore end and quick take down screw
So the G1 will get the full treatment
Then I have a G1 barrel to stub, barrel and chamber 30-30
Hoping to do some serious light weighting on is and have a 5 pound G1 30-30 hunting rifle for my grandson
Currently 4 months old !

Originally Posted by 243wssm

Hi Akaroa,
who fluted your barrels? I have an Encore with two barrels and I couldn't find anyone willing to do the fluting.

If Our friend akaroa does not do it, Dpt will :-)

Originally Posted by 243wssm

Hi Akaroa,
who fluted your barrels? I have an Encore with two barrels and I couldn't find anyone willing to do the fluting.

@243wssm DPT as per @Friwi

I'm strictly an amateur recreational gunsmith

Originally Posted by akaroa1

@243wssm DPT as per @Friwi

I'm strictly an amateur recreational gunsmith

its getting to the point where thats getting hard to believe haha

Originally Posted by akaroa1

@243wssm DPT as per @Friwi

I'm strictly an amateur recreational gunsmith

Ill raise Bill an extra ha, Ha ha ha