I have wanted one for a long time and Just pulled the trigger on a stainless G2 frame.

I am trying to decide what to do for a first barrel. My intention is use the carbine to hunt woods for deer with a very small chance of bear. Typical ranges would be 50 yds, but with a rare possibility of up to 125 yds or so.

I have been thinking of 30.30 35 rem or 357 Max, is there some other clambering I should consider?

I see there are a couple of companies making contender barrels is there any reason to prefer one over another? any to avoid?


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