Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame

[tred1956]

Please Read Tree Story poste lower in thread

Finally acquired a flatside Frame. It is a Matte TCA 1999 Limited Edition (Not sure but was told only 38 were made). If you are sure how many were made Please let me know. Barrel is OTT 16 inch step barrel in 20 VT. Forend by Tony G and grip by Dave D from a Black Walnut tree cut by my Dad (he cut it when I was 12 & I am now 64). Wears a BullBerry mount with Burris Signature Rings. Leupold fine crosshair VX-III 8.5-25x50mm. At almost 10 pounds it just sits rock solid in my Fuzz rest and makes me look like a Marksman LOL
Safe shooting
Doug

 

[imawoodsman]

VERY Cool!
Awesome back story on the walnut.
Thx for sharing.

 

[tred1956]

Thank you sir. I have been shooting Contenders since 1978. Actively looking for a flatside for over a decade. May be the best looking & shooting Contender I have ever owned. Probably owned over 100 frames and close to 1000 barrels, but this is the closest I have come to perfection (For Me anyway)
Safe shooting
Doug

PS
Grandson said he would handle the paperwork to amend my will, to make sure His name was by this one. Told me He would handle everything. LOL

 

[charlie hotel lima]

Great looking Contender. I was into TC's in the 80's -90's..My son killed his first with a 7x30 Waters Contender and me my last with an Encore . No complaints allowed about TC and the Bullberry's. Carry on.

 

[tred1956]

Here you go. It will do better than the Old Man can LOL
Safe shooting
Doug

15 Shot group 90 yards

 

[tred1956]

20 VarTarg about 3400 but not my fastest Contender in 20 Caliber. Contender pictured below is 20 Tactical and RUNS 4100 to 4200 out of a 22 inch full bull OTT. It Also Wears a BullBerry mount with Burris Signature Rings. Leupold fine crosshair VX-III 8.5-25x50mm. Has a Georgia Jim Target forend and ambi grip. At almost 8 pounds it ALSO just sits rock solid in my Fuzz rest and makes me look like a Marksman LOL First picture is of 20 TAC & 20 VT for comparison
Safe shooting
Doug

 

[41mag]

Bad azz Contender there brother tred1956 !

 

[41mag]

That flat side frame is just the best looking one I have seen in a while !

 

[Control for Smilers]

20 VarTarg about 3400 but not my fastest Contender in 20 Caliber. Contender pictured below is 20 Tactical and RUNS 4100 to 4200 out of a 22 inch full bull OTT. It Also Wears a BullBerry mount with Burris Signature Rings. Leupold fine crosshair VX-III 8.5-25x50mm. Has a Georgia Jim Target forend and ambi grip. At almost 8 pounds it ALSO just sits rock solid in my Fuzz rest and makes me look like a Marksman LOL First picture is of 20 TAC & 20 VT for comparison
Safe shooting
Doug

I have a rem 700 in 20vt, get a little over 3800fps, think it has a 20" barrel. also have an AR in 20practical, ~4000fps. love these 20cal wildcats!

 

[97 winchester]

tred1956 ,great looking contenders! I've shot a few in different calibers but those are really in a different league. I definitely have not had or fired as many as you but I like them and I ain't done yet.
Enjoy!