In the late 80's early 90's I had 21" Contender barrels in .223 ,7mm TCU, 7-30 Waters, 35 Remington, 357 Maximum and a 16" ported barrel in 45-70, they all killed deer and coyotes .
The 45.70 weighed less then 4.5 lbs with a peep sight. Was just the gun for those tight willow thickets.
I also had a Gonic .45 cal barrel that I could use for muzzle loader season.
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