master*photog
Plinker
Hello, I have a friend that just sold me to Thompson Center pistols, 1 Contender 223 and 1 Encore 270. His neighbor passed away and kept his guns in impeccable condition, so I thought I’d jump on them.
I have no intentions on shooting these with the barrels that are on them, I’m a small bore guy and want to swap out the barrels to a 17AH (centerfire 22H necked down to 17).
Does anyone have a good amount of experience and are very knowledgeable with regards to the T/C pistols and rifles or knows someone that does?
It seems there is quite a bit more to it than just slapping a new barrel on these guys, below are bullet points that need attention and maintenance.
Tighten up the hinge pin area and lock up
The trigger.
Lock time and reliable ignition
Headspace
Forend bedding
Chamber Throats
Thanks for pointing me to someone that knows the ins and outs of these T/C pistols! They appear to be a lot more complex than what I imagined a pretty straight forward looking breakaway single shot to be.
I have no intentions on shooting these with the barrels that are on them, I’m a small bore guy and want to swap out the barrels to a 17AH (centerfire 22H necked down to 17).
Does anyone have a good amount of experience and are very knowledgeable with regards to the T/C pistols and rifles or knows someone that does?
It seems there is quite a bit more to it than just slapping a new barrel on these guys, below are bullet points that need attention and maintenance.
Tighten up the hinge pin area and lock up
The trigger.
Lock time and reliable ignition
Headspace
Forend bedding
Chamber Throats
Thanks for pointing me to someone that knows the ins and outs of these T/C pistols! They appear to be a lot more complex than what I imagined a pretty straight forward looking breakaway single shot to be.