Contender will not cock

[kfarm]

Hi there I'm new to GBO. I have been reading post for quite a while now and have gotten lots of ideas however I got a question.  I purchased a used Contender with a 7-30 and 223 barrel.  It would not fire due to weak hammer spring and worn internal parts. I sent it back to TC for repairs.  Just got it back today but now it will not cock with a barrel in the locked position.  It will click when I pull back but will not lock however it will lock back with the barrel open and stay cocked when shut. I painted the locking lugs to see about lockup and it appears to lock up fine.  It was hard to open before I sent it in, but now it's really hard to open.  I will send it back with both barrels for the easy open option but was wondering if any one has ever run into the not cocking problem.

thanks Carroll

[Lone Star]

First off, welcome to the site.   As for your Contender, it appears that the sear is tripping when you close the action.   The sear and/or overtravel adjustment screws may be set for too light of a trigger pull - this was a common problem with some shooters who did not understand the workings of the action.    Try closing the action very gently and see if that helps to identify the problem - you may be able to reset the adjustments and not need to send the action and barrels back to T/C.  Oh, and obtain and read the manual for instructions.   


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[kfarm]

Lone Star
Thanks for the info.
I did as you suggested and it works. I can close the action gently and it will cock.  If I close it with any force I mean any force it trips.

I have a farm and shooting is no problem.  Think I'll go out after supper and try a few.
In addition I'll look into the trigger adjustment.  The note from TC said they set the trigger pull at 3 lbs. this may be to light.

Again thanks for the info.
Carroll