Author Topic: How many barrels are enough? (Read 2871 times)

GhosT · « **on:** February 08, 2004, 09:34:33 AM »

I've got 3.- All 14 inchers.

22 match grade for small game and targets
.223 For varmints and farther targets.
.44 magnum-for stuff that bites back. :twisted:

Geez, I think that's all I need!

How bout you?

flatlander · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2004, 09:57:23 AM »

How about 1 more for deer over 100 yards? 7-30 comes to mind (can you tell I have one?) Your collection is very similar to mine. I have a 22, 7-30, 44 mag, and a 30-30. The 30-30 is definitely an overlap with the 7-30. The only reason I don't have a 223 is that I just don't have any reason to own one. I'm not much of a varmint hunter, and can't find reason to have one. I think if I pared my stuff down to what do I "need", I would probably have just 2 barrels: 22 match and a 7-30. I don't expect to hunt anything larger that the 7-30 can handle, and the 22 takes care of my squirrel hunting. But I'm not selling the 44 or the 30-30 either!

Bob C · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2004, 10:03:33 AM »

"Need" is a word that doesn't quite work for me with shooting stuff, particularly T/C barrels!

In the Contenders, I've got a .222 , a 30/30, and a .358 JDJ in 14", and a 7mm TCU which is a 13" after removing an aftermarket brake. There is some overlap with the 30/30 and the 7mm TCU, but both shoot great and I've already invested in dies, brass, etc.

I also have one Contender carbine barrel, a .223, which also shoots great and makes up a very handy, light, accurate rifle.

GhosT · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2004, 10:10:29 AM »

Flatlander,

I live in Ohio so no 7-30 waters allowed on deer here, strictly straight walled cases.

.223's are okay on groundhogs though.
:gun4:

luredaddy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2004, 10:32:32 AM »

Ohio,well you have to also convert to a Carbine and get a 45 caliber Muzzleloader barrel. I got mine from David Van Horn, or just go with the new G2 setup. I enjoy using mine in the Ohio season, also may use it for ground hogs as a change of pace. :lol:

bobg · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2004, 10:36:37 AM »

Gee are you telling me we can have enough barrels? I have
22 match
17 Rem.
221 FB
25-35
300-221
7-30 Waters
41 Mag.
I'm still thinking about what my next barrel should be.

Wally · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2004, 10:52:04 AM »

Just got back into Contenders a few months ago. now have 22LR,223 Rem,
30/30, and just purchased a 375 Win and and in the process of rounding
up scope, brass and dies, Etc.
This is addictive. I may have to join "Contenders Anonmas"

Wally

Graycg · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2004, 11:41:26 AM »

No such thing as enough barrels....

Pie-bald · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2004, 12:36:10 PM »

Your from Ohio too:
Well you need to be like me and try to collect and shoot as many legal pistol calibers in a Contender you can. Killed deer with a 357Max-45/70-44mag. Just bought a 375Win and looks like it's gonna work out fine too(first group @ 50yds- all touched holes) And then there's those out of state hunts 6.5JDJ#2-30/40 Krag-375JDJ. Then there's them small critters .22-45/.410- and a 32-20 will fit in quite well. Then there's the boys! Both got SS 209x50's(gotta start bulding up their Encore collection too!) It'll never stop!!!!!!!!!!!!

norm · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2004, 02:00:11 PM »

The second barrel I bought caused me to buy my second frame. It went south from there. I would have a stroke if I had to reduce my colection down to single digits. Your lucky at this point, your not totaly infected by CONTENDERITIS! :-D

onesonek · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2004, 02:56:56 PM »

From birds to bears, pistol and rifle lenghts, :roll: maybe 8. Then again, maybe not. man I hate ?'s like this :wink: They get me to think'n I don't have enough!

crawfish · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2004, 03:34:38 PM »

4 frames and 15 barrels. Finding something in .41caliber will usually add another to the bunch. :-)

Bullseye · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2004, 04:38:43 PM »

I sometimes think I have too many and may sell one. I sometimes think of another one I need and buy one. Anymore, I always think I have to many, but I am keeping them anyway.

I am at 9 Contender handgun barrels, 1 Contender Carbine barrels and 2 Encore rifle barrels. I will let you know if I ever get all that I need, but do not plan on hearing back from me anytime soon.

doc-and · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2004, 09:09:44 AM »

Hello

, My name is Darryl and I'm a TCholic!

.17HRM - 14inch
.22LR - 10inch
.22LR - 14inch
.22LR - 16inch
.22LR - 21inch
.223 - 14inch
.223 - 16inch
7mmTCU - 10inch
7mmTCU - 14inch
7x30Waters - 14inch
9mm - 10inch
30 Carbine - 10inch
30-30 - 14inch
.357mag - 10inch
.357mag - 14inch
.44Mag - 10inch
.44Mag - 14inch
.44Mag - 16inch
45ACP - 10inch
45Colt - 10inch
45-410 - 10inch
45-410 - 16inch
45-70Gov - 16inch

And there is still barrels I desire :oops: And that doesn't enclude my Encore Collection even :oops: :oops:

doc-and

Lawful Larry · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2004, 09:36:43 AM »

Doc ya got to be one of the sickest persons I know. Ya need to divest yourself of some of those barrels and I being the kind soul that I am will help a bro in need. :lol:

When do ya find time to go shooting with the maintenance of all those barrels? :wink:

LL

teamnelson · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2004, 09:57:36 AM »

Anyone who has 2 or 3 in the same caliber - just different barrel lengths - has got it real bad.

I still haven't figured out what all calibers I want!

Hi, my name is Rob, and its been 1 month since my last new barrel.

SingleShotShorty · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2004, 10:11:37 AM »

I seem to regulate the number of barrels to the number of scopes that I'm willing to buy. But even this just slow's it down a little but not enough to suit the wife He He.

Mayor of Hobbs Knob · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2004, 11:04:39 AM »

Shorty, you got it right. Scopes maybe the limiting factor. However, I recently found that I'll buy a scope even when I don't have a barrel for it to go on. Now I'm two scopes ahead and a real easy mark for someone with a barrel (or two) I think I need. How many barrels are enough? If you have to ask, you aren't really hooked-- yet. Those of us who are truely hooked know the answer. The next one is the last one I'll need.

Mayor

Bullseye · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2004, 01:53:51 PM »

Man Doc, thought I had it bad but at least all of mine are different calibers. If I get it as bad as you I will have to buy another gun safe too! I have enough trouble figuring out which calibers to shoot that day. If I had to determine calibers and barrel length within the caliber my mind would go into overload.

Hopalong7 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2004, 12:26:31 AM »

Don't worry Doc....there are some of us thats "worser off" than you. Of course, I only need ONE MORE. GOOD SHOOTIN', Walt

doc-and · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2004, 03:06:37 AM »

Hello

, My name is Darryl and I'm a TCholic! :oops:

I need help! :shock: , I just read a post about a 17caliber on a 22LRcase by Hornady! Sounds like I'll need at least 2 more barrels, one in pistol length and one in carbine length. In addition to a NEW SAFE!!! :wink: :roll:

Please HELP ME!!
doc-and

Doc T · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2004, 06:46:50 AM »

10inch:
22LR, 22WMR, 22 Hornet, 30 carbine, 300 Whisper, 44 mag, and two 45/410's.

Carbine:
22WMR, .223, 300 Whisper, 44 mag.

Frames:
3 blue and one stainless.

I have more than I need but not NEAR as many as I want!! But it's like I tell my wife. What does NEED have to do with it?

billjoe · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2004, 07:38:16 AM »

Gotta have the 22 match for the squirrels, 222 for I'm not sure why, 223 for the stray cats, 6.5JDJ for the far deer, 7TCU for the short barrel, 7-30 for the factory ammo load deer, 30-30 for the collectors octagon series, 357Max for the 10" deer barrel, 375JDJ cuz it's awesome and made by JD Jones, 44Mag for the unfired octagon collection.... :-D

bj

I hope my wife doesn't pick up on this...

TopGun · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2004, 04:13:38 PM »

I think 5,497 are enough. :shock: I only have 27. :oops: I have a long to go until I'm happy!!! :shock: :eek: :roll:

larry223 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2004, 06:48:44 PM »

i have 3 now but plan on a lot more
223
35rem
375 win
all blue
and i have encores but that is a different story. you can never
have enough handguns. :-D
larry

Captainkev · « **Reply #25 on:** February 19, 2004, 02:41:34 AM »

1 Encore Frame
1 308 15 inch barrel
1 376 Styer 15 inch barrel
1 22mag barrel to come in a few months

I figure that will cover anything in the world from small to large " I'm going to kill you if you miss" critters.

Kevin

doc-and · « **Reply #26 on:** February 19, 2004, 07:00:55 AM »

Hello my name is Darryl, and I'm a confirmed, dyed in the wool, TCholic.

In addition to my Contender collection, which is still incomplete, I have the following Encore collection

2 Encore frames - Blue
1 Encore frame - Stainless (soon to have a brother)
223 - 24inch standard tapered barrel
6mmRem - 24inch Stainless FoxRidge bull
7mm-08 - 15inch Blue
308Win - 15inch Stainless

And then theres the barrels I want........................

doc-and

doc-and · « **Reply #27 on:** February 19, 2004, 07:15:17 AM »

Hello my name is Darryl, and I'm a confirmed, dyed in the wool, TCholic.

In addition to my Contender collection, which is still incomplete, I have the following Encore collection

2 Encore frames - Blue
1 Encore frame - Stainless (soon to have a brother)
223 - 24inch standard tapered barrel
6mmRem - 24inch Stainless FoxRidge bull
7mm-08 - 15inch Blue
308Win - 15inch Stainless

And then theres the barrels I want........................

doc-and

freddogs · « **Reply #28 on:** February 20, 2004, 05:30:14 AM »

:eek: This seems to be a serious affliction. :? I've limited myself to 14" barrels so far.
22 match
223
7x30
44 mag
2 frames but only 3 scopes and I seriously "need" a 375WIN. Is there a support group for this and do they know where to get stuff for the best prices? :twisted:

doc-and · « **Reply #29 on:** February 20, 2004, 07:37:13 AM »

Looks like TCholism has taken another persons reason for existance! :grin:

freddogs, there is help out there, but the cure is VERRRRRRRY EXPENSIVE!!!!

:lol: I would recommend that you order 2 barrels from ED's TC and follow that up by starting an Encore Collection starting with the 15inch barrels. It won't help, but damn it sure feels gooood to get that fix each time you receive a new barrel or TC item from the Santa in the brown truck! :-D :lol: :-D

Just my perscription for getting better?
doc-and