In the early 90's I had a Contender peep sights and 16" factory ported barrel. Right around the 4lb mark.
Synthetic Stocks may have helped was shooting Marlin 1895 rated loads from it and my Marlin 1895 22" barrel.
400 gr speer few grains less then top end.
Felt recoil was about the same from rifle to rifle.
The Contender was a joy to carry in the the stuff carried like a long barrel handgun.
I've also C Sharps 1875, numerous Handi Rifles, numerous Ruger #1 including a # 1 Lyman Commerative.
Handi Rifle Buffalo Rifle was downright ugly to shoot
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Last edited by Flyer01; 05/04/20.
