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by gemihur
Mon Dec 30, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: T/C Contender "wildcat?" barrel
Replies: 4
Views: 2465
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Re: T/C Contender "wildcat?" barrel

A beautiful bullet!
The 7mm family of rounds in the contender offer great performance
Don Bowers did a lot for the shooting sports
https://bellmtcs.com/donbowerlongrangehandguncourse
I've got a 21" Bbl in 7mmJDJ#2 same as 7 Super Bower.
Shoots incredibly well!
by gemihur
Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: Reloading
Topic: 7mm in between cartridge - DUH
Replies: 8
Views: 9062
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Re: 7mm in between cartridge -remember Don Bower

7mm Super Bower
http://www.retro.co.za/gundex/articles/Ultimate%20(Thompson%20Contender)%20pistol%20accuracy.pdf
https://i.postimg.cc/ZYf4Yb5x/7-Super-Bower-w-stock-X.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/DmkCVkPP/Bower-dies-sm.jpg One sweet shooter!
Surprisingly mild pressures as indicated by spent primers ...
by gemihur
Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: Grips for Contender
Replies: 5
Views: 1879
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Re: Wanted: Grips for Contender for a Southpaw

Steve, you're in luck!
My brother recently abandoned the platform and gave me his accessories.
He's left-handed and I am not, therefore I have these to offer. All have mounting bolt inside.
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Lemme know if you're interested.
Thanks,
Jimmy
by gemihur
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: Reloading
Topic: 10 '' TC 223. Powder for less noise
Replies: 11
Views: 18735
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Re: 10 '' TC 223. Powder for less noise

I doubt it
User friendly powder for reduced loads, tho
Comes in handy when the recoil needs managing
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by gemihur
Tue May 30, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Reloading
Topic: 10 '' TC 223. Powder for less noise
Replies: 11
Views: 18735
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Re: 10 '' TC 223. Powder for less noise

Ssshhh ... Trail Boss.
But still wear your muffs
by gemihur
Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:19 am
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: New guy with a 7mm INT -R
Replies: 5
Views: 6273
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Re: New guy with a 7mm INT -R

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Thanks, Peabody, for introducing me to the another wildcat.
Wintering it out in VA,
Thanks,
Jimmy
by gemihur
Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 7mm bullets, 6mm bullets, .224 bullets SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 2036
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Re: 7mm bullets, 6mm bullets, .224 bullets

PM sent on #2
Thanks,
Jimmy
by gemihur
Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Reloading
Topic: 30 TCU
Replies: 13
Views: 25043
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Re: 30 TCU

Don't forget Joe Apache's 30 Apache!
by gemihur
Sun Mar 06, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: Big Bore
Topic: Guns of the game: Big Bore
Replies: 20
Views: 70605
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Re: Guns of the game: Big Bore

Encore in 270 Win.
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Contender in 444 Marlin
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by gemihur
Thu Mar 03, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: Reloading
Topic: 30 TCU
Replies: 13
Views: 25043
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Re: 30 TCU

After reading this old thread and having my buddy pull his hair out for a set of 257 TCU dies I figured I'd chime in.
Wes Ugalde didn't include the .308 in his TCU lineup.
Others did that after him.
Reeder has designed a line of Raptor cartridges utilizing the resurgence of 'longer' 204 Ruger brass ...