Author Topic: 204 Ruger Barrel (Read 649 times)

salg · « **on:** July 06, 2005, 08:29:08 AM »

Am thinking of picking up a 23" TC Custom Shop 204 Ruger Barrel for my Contender.I have an older model frame,not the new G2.Just want to make sure it's made for the older frame.Thanks!

KN · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2005, 08:34:16 AM »

All contender barrels are interchangable with both frames. With the exception of the shotgun barrels if I'm not mistaken. KN

skb2706 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2005, 09:13:14 AM »

Unless you just want to go to the custom shop to get it that is a standard factory offering right now. I bought one a few months back....23" full bull no sights that is just wicked accurate. Its all setup on a G2 frame but it works on either his G2 on any of my originals. I am planning on buy one for myself this time and will probably go to BB or OTT just because I like SS custom high end barrels.

Buckskin · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2005, 10:25:35 AM »

They are interchangable.
In my opinion I would not waste your money on a custom barrel. The T/C factory barrels will give you the same accuracy. I have a factory barrel 204 on my Encore and it is wildly accurate with factory ammo. It is a 26" barrel, which is another topic. Put your $$ into glass instead.

buckenbass · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2005, 12:47:07 PM »

I called them awhile back about getting a 204 THEY said don't wast the money , The barrel blanks are the same as the factory uses, so you get nothing extra there..both have the same return policy if its a crapper....
They told me the only advantage to going to the custom shop for a factory issued barrel will be a custom length or tapper or finish..

Also every thing I have hear the factory barrels are dam good..

Special Ed · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2005, 02:30:24 AM »

I recently "set-up" & sighted in a 204 Encore rifle for a friend. 1/2 moa was no problem with the Hornady 40 grainers.
I wouldn't hesitate to just get the standard factory barrel.

skb2706 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2005, 04:02:50 AM »

Ya can't get factory 'Stainless Steel' barrels for a Contender in to .204 Ruger....

Buckskin · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2005, 04:25:40 AM »

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Ya can't get factory 'Stainless Steel' barrels for a Contender in to .204 Ruger....

Hogwash! You can get one right here.

http://www.eabco.com/tcpage.html

Buckskin · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2005, 04:27:51 AM »

Oops, you will have to settle for a blue.

skb2706 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2005, 06:50:24 AM »

wash the hog all ya want..........you still won't get one in Stainless Steel from Ed or TC. I know I tried...............

Like I said Fred at BB will be makin me a .204 Ruger in "SS" and 23" full bull.