Contender 22LR Match barrel

[ouraydog]

I have noticed that some rounds are very tight fitting in my 22LR Match barrel. I have used target grade ammo from four different manufacturers and find a few tight rounds in every batch. Is this normal with the contender barrel?

Bill Barton

[Boomer]

I cant speak to the TC barrel as I dont have one but my MGM match barrel is hard to close every shot because the bullet is pushed into the rifling as the action is closed.

[ouraydog]

I have also removed rounds and found rifling marks on the bullet.

Bill Barton

[IHMSA80x80]

That is what the TC barrel is supposed to do, engage the bullet into the rifling on closing. It might take a little snap to close it solidly.

[Justin Cider]

This is a good problem to have.