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Anyone here have G2 contender carbine with wood furniture, in 30-30 setup with a peep and front sight? If so, how do you like it? I know it’s kind of a niche setup, but I always wanted one. Anyone have any leads where I could get one? Skinner builds peep setups ready to be installed on a TC. I may would even have a barrel cut down to 20-21” and have a fiber optic front sight installed.
Thanks!
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Um, I went the opposite direction.... ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/43WbmGPY/IMG-20210904-164257393-HDR.jpg) But it is a 20" 30-30. It's great for deer with a can. 😁
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I’ve been contemplating similar but with a low power fixed scope.
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I’ve been contemplating similar but with a low power fixed scope. That is my backup plan, in case my eyes don’t work real well with the peep.
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Also, what would be a fair price on one nowadays? I know what they used to cost new, but haven’t looked into the value of used one in a while.
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Timely thread, though not in the guise of what the OP suggested, I have an itch to put together a suppressed .30-30 Contender with a bright but low powered scope. I'll be following this to see how the conversation unfolds.
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Timely thread, though not in the guise of what the OP suggested, I have an itch to put together a suppressed .30-30 Contender with a bright but low powered scope. I'll be following this to see how the conversation unfolds. 20" barrel, Gemtech Tracker, Trijicon 1-4x didn't suck this year. 😉
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I had one, but shot with optics.
To be honest, the rifle shot so poorly accuracy wise (and I tried ALLOT of different combos), that I sold it!
I was very disappointed in the G2!
My older 1990’s G1 Contender carbine shoots great!
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I had one, but shot with optics.
To be honest, the rifle shot so poorly accuracy wise (and I tried ALLOT of different combos), that I sold it!
I was very disappointed in the G2!
My older 1990’s G1 Contender carbine shoots great! T/C barrel? FWIW mine's an SSK. Shoots great.
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Nice rifle goalie. I found a G2 contender, with a SS .223 barrel. I bought it. Love the feel. Now, just got to find a blued 30-30 barrel. If anyone have any leads, shoot me a message! I’ve been contemplating similar but with a low power fixed scope. I think I have decided to go the same route. Thinking either a Leupold 2.5 ultralight or find a FX II 4x for a compact setup. Thanks
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I have a G2 Contender chambered for 7.62x35R. It was chambered for 125 grain bullets or lighter. I am currently loading some 110 grain V-max over 5 grains of Trail Boss and shooting it through a 36M suppressor. It is quiet... The stock was made by Bullberry and is really good looking walnut. I really like shooting this contender.
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If you reload, go with the 7x 30 Waters
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I have one with an M8 4x on it. Great little deer carbine.
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G2 in 375 Winchester carbine with wood stocks. Kinda hits hard on both ends.
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What's the consensus in handling differences between the G1 and G2 contenders? Are the G1s significantly lighter? Asking for the kids....
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No noticeable difference. Slightly thicker spot on the g2 frame, and the ability to let the hammer down and re cock without breaking the action open. I use my g1 for pistol barrels and my g2 for carbine barrels.
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