Thanks guys...while I'm not particularly compelled to follow every rule in life, I wanted to understand the rules in case I decided to officially compete in the category. In the meantime, I'm planning to shoot it with the stuff that I have and that appears to fall within the rules.

So I've read through several other threads and I don't feel that my questions were ever really answered. I'm potentially interested in getting back into silhouette shooting through the Practical Hunter discipline. Smallbore seems clear enough...any pistol that is < 21" overall and the scope is ...

I can remember ringing two rams ever with my Hornet using a mild load with a 55gr spbt. Both were at the same range and both during the month of April when the temps were pretty cool. I just assumed it was more of a powder temperature sensitivity issue than underpowered cartridge.

Selling some of the herd that doesn't get used much anymore. I'm hoping someone can get some good use out of these Contender barrels. Factory TC barrels: 10" blued 7mm TCU ($150) now $120 10" blued 22LR ($150) now $130 All reasonable offers will be considered. I don't have pictures at the ...

SteveJewels wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:14 am I will take the remaining 3" (1 or both) and both 5" please.

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Bret

Did you ever find a Contender frame? I've just started taking pictures to sell a few.

It's great ammo, but the extra velocity isn't really needed for silhouettes. My buddies shoot a lot of it for precision rimfire rifle shoots.

Go with the 22 Hornet... preferably 1-9" twist and you'll be fine with 55gr or heavier bullets.

I'm listing 2 each... 5" high rise Contender scope mount $100 each OBO 3" mid rise Contender scope mount $75 each OBO Condition is great. Pictures can be supplied for serious interest for proof of condition but these are basic and durable mounts. Prices are shipped (assuming lower 48 state...