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I'm thinking about a single shot for a 'truck' (Rover and little old Bronco, actually.) gun; reasoning that it'll, actually, be the quickest from unloaded for safety to a shot fired and very compact.

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Model: 1885 TRAPPER
Caliber: 30-40
Barrel Length: 16.5"

I've had very few singles, so more experienced opinions on both my reasoning and rifle choice are very welcome.

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I don't think I would want to spend that much money on a rifle that was going to be rattling around in a truck. Maybe a used one that dings and nicks in it.


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CDNN Sports had some deals on those, last time I looked. If you order from them, ask for Steve. He's a real good guy and he always treats me good.


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Yes, that's where I found it and the price isn't bad at all.

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Originally Posted by Chappy410
I don't think I would want to spend that much money on a rifle that was going to be rattling around in a truck. Maybe a used one that dings and nicks in it.


It'll ride in a soft scabbard, getting maybe less rash than in gun stores or safes.

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This one works well for me:

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T/C's get little respect here on the "Fire". But the ability to change barrels quickly, i.e. rifle to shotgun, to longrange caliber, etc. is pretty convenient:

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DMC, I had one that was identical to your top T/C pictured with the same scope in .223 that I traded in to my LGS! Here in TX a few years back in a moment of weakness. It was an accurate little Carbine and light as a feather. Its one of the few rifles that I've ever regretted trading off. What caliber is yours?

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You might consider a H&R Handi-Rifle.

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I like the Rossi 3 guns 22, 20 ga, 243 for 249.00

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Originally Posted by chlinstructor
DMC, I had one that was identical to your top T/C pictured with the same scope in .223 that I traded in to my LGS! Here in TX a few years back in a moment of weakness. It was an accurate little Carbine and light as a feather. Its one of the few rifles that I've ever regretted trading off. What caliber is yours?


I went a little nutz on T/C's and accumulated several calibers, (..and finding those Leupold "shorties" is an under-taking!)

Pictured above in the wood stocks is a 44 Mag. The synthetic set comes closer to your 223. It's a 221FB and .410.

Below that are all high-powered calibers.


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Cool. Those old Contender Carbines are very underrated, and mine are all extremely accurate. And those shorty Leupolds are next to impossible to find nowadays.
I was hoping that was my old .223 Carbine on top. I was gonna try and buy it back. cool

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I also believe a T/C Contender or Encore will work well. With MGM (and others) custom barrels, you have have about any caliber you might want.


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Originally Posted by chlinstructor
I was hoping that was my old .223 Carbune on top. I was gonna try and buy it back.



LOL. Very nice sig line.


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Rover what is that?, Looks like a highwall/#3 cross? and what do they cost? Thanks-Muddy

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I do believe he means a "Land" Rover and an "old style" Bronco are the vehicles he'll use for his future "truck" gun.

Rifle pictured is a Winchester 1885 "Trapper" in 30-40 Krag.


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Is anybody making slim contour barrels for old Contenders these days?

Got a "hard-opener" from the late '60s I'm thinking about doing SBR form on just so I can put a Ute stock on it and run it w readily available handgun barrels. Got a 10-in. .357 that's a tack driver I'd like to have Bellm punch to .357 Max.


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if i was looking for a knock around truck gun, it would be a H&R handi rifle, in .223, 30-30, or a .22.


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Roving...

I'm a Ruger #1 fan, so I don't know anything about the rifle you're considering, but it appears to be a decent little single-shot.

If YOU "like" it and can afford it... then go-for-it if that's what you like. Once it's "your's", the price doesn't matter.... what matters is how well will it serve-your-purpose. If it does a good job of that... then why not get it?!?

That said... it's a fine lookin' rifle with really nice wood, so keep your plan in mind about the "soft case"... it would be a shame to allow it to "beat up"... and the .30/40 Craig cartridge is a good cartridge for deer and even elk and moose... IF you put a good bullet like a 150 grain or, better yet, a 165 grain Nosler Partition into the animal's "kill zone"... you'll put meat-on-the-table to enjoy for quite a while.

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Thanks all for the info and ideas.

I'll look into the other options suggested. I do want to stick to 30 caliber, though; because I'm thinking of a load using those inexpensive plated or half-jacketed bullets with Trailboss or pistol powder for a rimfire replacement. I think with that and a second load, like RonT mentioned, with a good middleweight bullet a truck gun in .30-40, .308, or .30-06 can handle come what may.

I've having never had the chance to play with .30-40, brings it up to even as a choice. I know little about 1885s, but it seems a neat gun for the role and the price, now discounted to $799, is less than any Number 1 and about the same as an Encore.

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The CVA scout is a nice, compact single shot that can be found in several calibers. I have a CVA Apex and with a 308 or 30-06 cut down to 18 or 20", it would prove to be very handy. The Apex is an excellent rifle and has enough heft to handle the 30-06 round without undue recoil from a single shot.


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