Gun got proofed on Sunday... no cracking, no stretching... my buddy is pretty conservative, & he's sure if I keep the loads mild to mid as far as pressures, it'll shoot a long time
now needs to be pulled apart again, & the extractor fit to the barrel( & the extractor modified to fit the 30-30 cartridge ), & a couple parts made, as my buddy didn't do any more than needed to proof the action...
I guess it's a good thing for me, the weather has been so bad lately...
I just got off the phone with my buddy... we discussed the drift adjustable front sight's position... he's ready to cut dovetails for the front sight, & the gun will be complete, all new machined internals, the stainless take-off, 30 caliber barrel I bought from another shop, is chambered shaped & fit to the action with that goofy thread pitch & size
I should be able to post pics next week
I already handload for my Contender in 30-30... I wasn't counting on this getting done so fast... I'm gonna have to get going on some mid pressure level, single shot, reloads
