Hello everyone, this is my first post, I am not the most computer savvy so forgive my mistakes. I bought my first Contender in 1978, so when I found this forum I read about many things I had experienced. The subject of free floating the barrel with washers lead me to try it on a 14" 222 barrel, although in the back of my mind I thought these guys are full of crap. Well men, I was wrong, the groups did tighten up with most loads, and one 5 shot group@ 100 yds. of 9/16" is the smallest group I have ever shot with a Contender. In closing I want to offer my humble apology to everyone, I will never doubt you gentlemen again, ugh,until next time. THANKS