Author Topic: Contender Ejectors ?? (Read 364 times)

Rupe/PA · « **on:** January 14, 2004, 08:54:30 AM »

Looking at a supposedly NIB Contender barrel, Hunter model and it has an ejector. I thought that the ejector was an aftermarket option. If this is true, I question the NIB status of the barrel or am I over-reacting ?

KYODE · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2004, 09:46:32 AM »

i heard that was an option from fox ridge, tc custom shop. reckon it's still new in box, but from fox ridge?

Rupe/PA · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2004, 11:06:55 AM »

Always had barrels with the extractor and never an ejector. Any of you use the ejector ? How do you like it for hunting ?

KN · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2004, 12:13:44 PM »

Ejector barrels were offered from the factory although I don't think for very long. I had one in 45/70 and hated it. I was always chasing the brass. For a hunting rig it might be a plus though. KN

Big Gun · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2004, 02:13:52 PM »

Ejector barrels were offered as a factory option for a short time before the fire at the TC plant. They were available as Hunter barrels and were set up for rimmed cartridges only to my knowledge - 7-30 w, 30-30, 357 Max, 375 Win, and 45-70. Check page 2 of this forum where the subject was discussed about 2 weeks ago. They are pretty tough to come by and are available only on the used market - TC / FRO does not offer them anymore as far as I know. I heard once that VVCG had ejectors available as an option for their custom barrels - you would have to talk to them.