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.256 Magnum Contender [message #9511] Tue, 06 March 2012 13:30 Go to next message
GRINCH is currently offline  GRINCH
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I am looking to purchase a .256 magnum Contender barrel but before I do that I need to find where I can buy ammo. Does anybody know where you can buy factory loaded ammo for this Caliber ? I already tried Midway but they list nothing. I would like it to have the correct head stamp. I am not a reloader so I need something ready to go.

Also anybody have a barrel they are looking to sell ? I am still looking for a .256 Contender barrel, a .225 Contender barrel and also a .222 Magnum barrel.

Thanks for all your help.

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #9512 is a reply to message #9511] Tue, 06 March 2012 13:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
dave22250 is currently offline  dave22250
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Don't see any factory stuff but even if you reload brass is about $1.00 a piece.

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #9514 is a reply to message #9512] Tue, 06 March 2012 14:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kish75 is currently offline  kish75
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http://shop.reedsammo.com/main.sc they have about 7 variations with correct headstamp.

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #9515 is a reply to message #9514] Tue, 06 March 2012 14:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
GRINCH is currently offline  GRINCH
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Thanks Kish.

Does anybody know anything about Reed ammo ? Ever purchased anything from them before? The hvae no phone number listed anywhere that I can find on their website. That seemed a bit sketchy to me? Just want to make sure they are a legit company. Any info appreciated.

Thanks guys

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #9550 is a reply to message #9515] Wed, 07 March 2012 16:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cylinderman is currently offline  cylinderman
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Haven't seen any factory loaded 256 ammo in long time. Easiest is to neck down 357 mag or 223 brass

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #9691 is a reply to message #9550] Mon, 12 March 2012 02:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Though I don't care for Wiki as it is not accepted as a true researchers page, I can't put my hands on any of my personal information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.256_Winchester_Magnum

If you do not reload then the 256 is not for you I would say. Keep a look out though and keep the faith.

James

I spent most of my money on guns, motorcycles, and beer. The rest I just wasted.

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #9824 is a reply to message #9691] Sun, 18 March 2012 07:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
icfmike is currently offline  icfmike
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how long a barrel you looking for?

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #9829 is a reply to message #9824] Sun, 18 March 2012 11:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
GRINCH is currently offline  GRINCH
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Mike,

Sent you a PM

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #10338 is a reply to message #9515] Fri, 06 April 2012 09:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
trapdoor is currently offline  trapdoor
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I have bought brass (.256 win mag) and loaded ammo from them. Both the ammo and brass is excellent quality and and service can't be beat. When my supply of brass is used up I will go back to Reed's.

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #10339 is a reply to message #9511] Fri, 06 April 2012 11:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WV338 is currently offline  WV338
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If you are look for a sweet looking 25 caliber cartridge check out the 256GNR by Gary Reeder. It is a 357 Max necked down to 25 caliber and he has the dies too.

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Re: .256 Magnum Contender [message #10409 is a reply to message #10339] Mon, 09 April 2012 09:10 Go to previous message
GRINCH is currently offline  GRINCH
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Thanks Guys.

I found and bought a .256.

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