Author Topic: 225 Winchester Contender? (Read 631 times)

hutch · « **on:** February 28, 2005, 04:58:43 PM »

I saw on Ebay a 225 Contender barrel.
I thought the 225 Winchester had too much pressure for the Contender frame?
If not then how does it compair to the 223 AI or 222 Rem Mag?

Thanks,
Hutch

KN · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2005, 05:17:17 PM »

The data I found shows it at 50,000 cup. The same as the 22-250. There is only about 100fps difference between the two so I don't see where it would be considered safe in a contender. No problem in the Encore but not for the contender. I would want to know where the barrel came from as TC never chambered it in a contender. You don't want some morons basement rechamber job.

bgjohn · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2005, 02:14:16 AM »

A 226 JDJ from SSK is a fireformed 225 Win. Made for Contender frames.
JM

skb2706 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2005, 04:40:38 AM »

Yes and a 6.5 JDJ is a blown out .225 Win with little else changed. In another forum/website there is a pretty good explanation of why some higher pressure rounds are suitable and some are not. It has to do with head size, shoulder angle and case brass quality. I have researched this a few times as I was wanting to build something on the order of .22 30-30 Imp., .219 DW or .225 Win ....trying to max out a .22 cal out of a Contender. From what I have read it comes down to .226 JDJ or a .222 Rem mag Imp.

Hopalong7 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2005, 05:46:18 AM »

The JDJ rounds based on the .225Win case operate on LESS pressure than factory loads for the .225. More volume...but less pressure. Factory .225 loads are too hot for Contender. I know there are those who load them down and shoot'm in contenders but they have to be careful!!! To me there is just too much chance of a factory round finding its way in there. GOOD SHOOTIN', Walt :roll: :roll: