Originally Posted by 79inpa
just seeing whether a single shot rifle would be more accurate than a lever gun or a ruger bolt gun.


Too many variables to answer a question like that.

I have owned and shot Contenders for almost thirty years in a number of chamberings in factory and custom barrels. I shot two Encores last year with Bullberry barrels that were as accurate as any factory bolt rifle I've ever shot.

I currently have two factory Contender carbines that will shoot right along with bolt rifles.

If I were looking at a single shot .357 or .44 magnum I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Contender or Encore. For maximum accuracy potential, I would buy either a Bullberry or MGM barrel for it.

An 18" barrel carbine in either .357 or .44 magnum would be just the ticket for deer hunting under 150 yards.

Ed

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