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Offline coopershooter

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loose barrel fit on a contender
« on: June 27, 2007, 12:43:43 PM »
i got a .204 ruger barrel for my contender carbine. its 23inches long,  bull barrel, it doesnt lock up tight when action is closed. i have several other carbine barrels that do. is this a locking lug issue?
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Re: loose barrel fit on a contender
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2007, 04:26:39 AM »
Sounds like locking bolts. You may need to try a different set to get the right fit.
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Re: loose barrel fit on a contender
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2007, 04:44:39 AM »
thanks! i can change them, but where do i get them?
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Re: loose barrel fit on a contender
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2007, 04:54:39 AM »
Before you order a new set, take a set off of a barrel that you have that works and install 'em on your "problem barrel". That way you will know for sure if it is the lugs or not.

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Re: loose barrel fit on a contender
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2007, 06:00:17 AM »
What style frame are you putting the barrel on ? If it is the locking bolts...theres a chance i may have the ones you need.

G2  or Original Contender ?

There are several types of locking bolts...........
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Re: loose barrel fit on a contender
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2007, 09:50:54 AM »
regular contender, i'll try some of the lugs from another barrel that fits.
thanks!
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Re: loose barrel fit on a contender
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2007, 11:24:56 AM »
Oh...if this doesn't work...just curious, but is this a factory T\C barrel?

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Re: loose barrel fit on a contender
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2007, 02:09:13 PM »
yes it's a t/c barrel. 23 in. bull.
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Re: loose barrel fit on a contender
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2007, 10:01:02 AM »
i put my 23" factory .17HRM on my Contender G2 carbine yesterday evening and noticed the same issue.  can grab the barrel near the action when closed and feel quite a bit of side to side play.  I was thinking hinge pin...  Figure if i call TC about it they will want me to send it in.  Cant live without it in the middle of chuck season though.... anyone know where i can get a set of lugs to try??  Will swap in a set off another barrel to try for starters
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