Originally Posted by Winnie1300
I want a Contender.

Be easier to travel with. Have a 12 gauge, 30-06, .50 caliber muzzle loader, and a .223 all in one case.
No 30-06 on the Contender, have to go to the Encore for that. Similarly, TC quit making muzzleloading barrels for Contenders. They can be had used or custom, but not 'factory direct'. FWIW...