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Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame [message #47438] Wed, 30 November 2022 17:59 Go to next message
tred1956 is currently offline  tred1956
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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
https://i.postimg.cc/7hpm3Wd8/Flat-2.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/6q999MYK/Flat-1.jpg


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Re: Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame [message #47439 is a reply to message #47438] Wed, 30 November 2022 19:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gemihur is currently offline  gemihur
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A wonderful assembly, Doug!
Simply beautiful.
Thanks for sharing


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Re: Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame [message #47440 is a reply to message #47439] Wed, 30 November 2022 19:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tred1956 is currently offline  tred1956
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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


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Re: Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame [message #47442 is a reply to message #47440] Thu, 01 December 2022 17:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tred1956 is currently offline  tred1956
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Here you go. It will do better than the Old Man can LOL
Safe shooting
Doug

15 Shot group 90 yards
https://i.postimg.cc/Nfzp3Ds4/20200905-150531.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/ydTkRLpC/20200905-155642.jpg


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Re: Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame [message #47443 is a reply to message #47442] Thu, 01 December 2022 17:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tred1956 is currently offline  tred1956
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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
https://i.postimg.cc/k4RTYM4N/16699306572698594758471919635804.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/nrs05FhY/16699306316432836123733466257763.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/3J4cfBy5/16699305947423051991889825264325.jpg


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Re: Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame [message #47459 is a reply to message #47443] Mon, 12 December 2022 18:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lepcur is currently offline  lepcur
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Love the flat side but I like both setups, what is the 20 T case based on?
Re: Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame [message #47464 is a reply to message #47459] Sat, 17 December 2022 11:55 Go to previous message
tred1956 is currently offline  tred1956
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Hi,
The 20 TAC was originally based on a 223 Rem case but Lapua (Dakota Headstamp) did make correct headstamped brass for a few years. Getting harder to find but still out there if you take your time and watch. Wonderful cartridge. Supposed to be a 400 yard Laser. Never shot it that far but it is Dum-Dum accurate at 100 yards all day long. I am 4000FPS + out of a 22 inch barrel.
Safe shooting and Merry Christmas
Doug
https://i.postimg.cc/KzvKY4YD/16712955800713120268319248936721.jpg


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