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I haven't heard mention that a single shot can be among the shortest, lightest, and most compact of "legal" rifles:
DMc
it was the compact size & handling of the TC carbines that first drew my attention...i started hunting with a contender carbine around a year or 2 before the factory ever offered that option, a custom barreled 18" lightweight that sure felt nice to carry in the woods. a few dozen frames and scores of barrels later, i'm still hooked.
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Gerald,
You've contributed a lot to furthering the shooting experiences of more of us than than you'll ever know... and I thank you for it.
Jimmy
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I finally got to shoot my new 7-30 Waters carbine barrel yesterday. Sub-moa with 120 Sierra case form load. My friend was sub-mow with his 14 inch 7-30 with newly formed cases from 38-55 brass. I was blowing out .30-30 brass.
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This is exactly what I thought 2 years ago. One shot only...seriously? What if I miss? There is certainly superior firepower to be had.
Well, I've had a change of heart and now really like a SS! I picked up both a Rossi 357 and a H&R single shot 20 gauge 6 months or so ago and took a turkey with the 20 this morning. Had a second shell in within a matter of seconds.
Why did I leave my 870 at home today? SS is lighter and I appreciate the absolute simplicity of it. And did I mention cheaper too? I'll still make plenty use of the 870 but the SS was a blast! I too have went to carrying an H&R 20ga for rabbit hunting. You usually don't get a good chance at a second shot if the first misses once they turn on the jets or start bounding all over the place. One of my buddies has a REM 1100 that he was carrying and wanted to trade guns for a while. I found out why when he handed me that thing. Felt like a railroad tie! It's easier to convince a young hunter that they work when you are carrying one too.
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Don't know how to upload pics from my iPad but last years Buck expired with one shot from my T/C Encore .280 AI. And I bought that barrel here on the campfire.... Shoots sub MOA with my Cali compliant 140 gr. TSX
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I'm becoming really attached to this one. Bob ![[Linked Image]](http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/RobertOIF2/Ruger06_zps3d66caf6.jpg)
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The safety looks like a catch-all for all things bad.
? Is it bent ?
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Standard Ruger No 1 safety. Hasn't caught anything yet. Not bent. Some people do get their safeties inletted into the tang though; a nice custom touch.
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Beautiful rifle! ..and the eye-relief looks manageable.
DMc
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The safety looks like a catch-all for all things bad.
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DMc No, that's standard. Quick fix is as you're ejecting the fired case just tilt the rifle a bit to the and the shell falls free. Some people shorten the front part of the safety but I've always left mine alone. Hasn't been a problem. Paul B.
Our forefathers did not politely protest the British.They did not vote them out of office, nor did they impeach the king,march on the capitol or ask permission for their rights. ----------------They just shot them.
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The safety looks like a catch-all for all things bad.
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DMc Some people shorten the front part of the safety but I've always left mine alone. Hasn't been a problem. Paul B. Same here. Bob
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That comes in handy for reloaders. The brass stops right there. I never bothered to shorten the front of the safety on either of my #1s or my #3.
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Why the Heck Would You Want a Single Shot? No good reason, but at least one great reason: ![[Linked Image]](http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag141/bushmaster1313/CIMG1646_zps43448279.jpg)
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3 or 4 years ago, I called in 4 coyotes at once - 1 left.
I was shooting a Ruger #1B in 220 swift. The farthest shot was app 120 yards.
Life got active for a bit!
I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon.
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Picked up a Contender carbine recently with a 21" tapered 223 barrel. First trip to the range, last 3 shots with Nosler 50 gr ballistic tips I had loaded for another rifle went into less than 1/2 inch. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/image2556.jpg)
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Nice shootin! What scope are you using? Contender carbines are the Rodney Dangerfield's of rifles on the "Fire". Only a handful of us truly appreciate these remarkably versatile firearms.  DMc
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+1 on the Contender...or the G2 in my case.
Got a 300 Sav AI coming from Bellm that I'm sure will be a shooter. I'm moving to Wy in 10 days and see antelope and mule deer in my future. And in a few years, my one year old will likely learn to shoot (centerfire anyways) with the G2, 204 first, 300 Sav, and 45-70. The price of a custom barrel is still way less than a factory new rifle.
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Have a great time with the pronghorns and mulies!
I'm sure your battery can accommodate it.
Mike is the best. Love his work!
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I have killed deer with the Ruger #1 and I have killed deer with the 1885.
I think it is more fun to shoot a single shot..... and I am not sure why.
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