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Offline eskimo36

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Tell me again why a G2 BP barrel won't work on a contender..
« on: September 10, 2004, 09:35:29 AM »
why won't the G2 45 caliber BP barrel fit a contender frame?
any safety issues?
is it as simple as grinding off the pin?
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Tell me again why a G2 BP barrel won't work
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2004, 02:55:46 AM »
cknight98,

ok if that is the case based on a safety issue, why do so many custom barrel makers chamber more powerful cartridges than tc?  I have been shooting a 250 Savage SSK barrel since '88 with no frame problems.  is gonic's or virgin valley's 209x45 barrels not safe for my frame? Could it be something other than a safety issue? Marketing? sales? I can't figure out there reasoning. thanks for your input.
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2004, 08:06:50 AM »
I saw another poster mention this once and it caught my attention.  I have no idea whether or not it is true.  The statement was made about Gonic having a patent on the muzzle loader barrel for the old Contender.

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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2004, 04:23:58 AM »
now that makes sense....one of the few things in all this that does...I am not sure how to check the validity of it but it would be a logical answer why everyone avoided  making the BP contender barrel. thanks
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