45 Colt in T/C Contender 10" Octagonal barrel

alexcue · February 24, 2016, 04:22 PM

Just picked up this barrel for my "original"contender (not G2). The barrel looks a little thin up front. How heavy could you say I can go with the 45 Colt loads? I've seen some listings for Ruger-T/C, but I don't know for sure.

BTW, I'm new to the 45 Colt... I'm also looking for a Redhawk in that caliber. So I was hoping not to worry about segregating loads. But if I must, I must !

chris in va · February 24, 2016, 04:40 PM

I would say just follow recipes in the Lyman manual for Contender loads to be on the safe side.

steveno · February 24, 2016, 04:44 PM

with that barrel you will find your recoil limit long before you get to max loads. it will not be fun

Pahoo · February 24, 2016, 04:55 PM

Thompson Center put out a reloading manual, called; The Complete Reloading Manual for Thompson Center Contenders (1993). I do not reload but in referencing my copy it gives data for Hornady, Nosler, Sierrra, Speer, Lyman, RCBS, Hodgdon Powders, IMR Powders, Hercules Powders and Winchester Powders.
If you PM me more info, I "might" be able to help. .......

Be Safe !!!

Tony Z · February 24, 2016, 05:01 PM

Cousin had that same barrel for his (original) Contender. Believe it will also fire .410 shotgun rounds. Borrowed it for a month or so and it as a handful.

Pahoo · February 24, 2016, 05:07 PM

alexcue
Rather than possibly having a communications problem, ,might I suggest you go to EBay and get a more current copy. There are at least three listed there and I have the yellow binder manual. .....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thompson-Cen...u8yTd6LisWV2zQ

Be Current and;
Be Safe !!!

alexcue · February 24, 2016, 05:18 PM

Guys, thanks for all the comments. I agree, sometimes the recoil can be punishing on these Contenders.

Pahoo, thanks so much for the link. Great resource.

Tony, this barrel is 45 Colt only. NO 410 combo here in California.

Pahoo · February 24, 2016, 07:25 PM

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Tony, this barrel is 45 Colt only. NO 410 combo here in California

Would add that these "straight" 45-Colts are harder to come by. ......

Be Safe !!!

February 24, 2016, 04:22 PM	#1
alexcue Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 134	45 Colt in T/C Contender 10" Octagonal barrel Just picked up this barrel for my "original"contender (not G2). The barrel looks a little thin up front. How heavy could you say I can go with the 45 Colt loads? I've seen some listings for Ruger-T/C, but I don't know for sure. BTW, I'm new to the 45 Colt... I'm also looking for a Redhawk in that caliber. So I was hoping not to worry about segregating loads. But if I must, I must !

February 24, 2016, 04:55 PM	#4
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	TC ReLoading Manual Thompson Center put out a reloading manual, called; The Complete Reloading Manual for Thompson Center Contenders (1993). I do not reload but in referencing my copy it gives data for Hornady, Nosler, Sierrra, Speer, Lyman, RCBS, Hodgdon Powders, IMR Powders, Hercules Powders and Winchester Powders. If you PM me more info, I "might" be able to help. ....... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

February 24, 2016, 05:07 PM	#6
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Ebay has a manual for you. alexcue Rather than possibly having a communications problem, ,might I suggest you go to EBay and get a more current copy. There are at least three listed there and I have the yellow binder manual. ..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thompson-Cen...u8yTd6LisWV2zQ Be Current and; Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

February 24, 2016, 04:40 PM	#2
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I would say just follow recipes in the Lyman manual for Contender loads to be on the safe side.

February 24, 2016, 04:44 PM	#3
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 1,407	with that barrel you will find your recoil limit long before you get to max loads. it will not be fun

February 24, 2016, 05:01 PM	#5
Tony Z Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2013 Location: North Central Pennsyltucky Posts: 749	Cousin had that same barrel for his (original) Contender. Believe it will also fire .410 shotgun rounds. Borrowed it for a month or so and it as a handful.

February 24, 2016, 05:18 PM	#7
alexcue Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 134	Guys, thanks for all the comments. I agree, sometimes the recoil can be punishing on these Contenders. Pahoo, thanks so much for the link. Great resource. Tony, this barrel is 45 Colt only. NO 410 combo here in California.