Posted by: Rich in VA ®
02/07/2002, 04:56:14
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Can someone point me to some info about trigger work on the Contender? I have a couple of articles, but one of them refers to the factory parts diagram, which I don't have. Any info, especially about obtaining a low power hammer spring, would be appreciated. Also, does anyone have any first hand knowledge of the Trapper kits and how much they are worth? Thanks. Rich
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Posted by: russ lucas ®
02/07/2002, 11:49:12
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My first question is why do you want a low power spring I have two contenders of very low serial no's., and had problems with the hammer spring when trying out the 357 Herrett. I sent a letter to T/C, and they sent me several of the newer style springs, which are made with only one winding, vs. the much smaller dia. of the older one. This solved my problem. I may have one of the older style around, I'll look and get back to you. As for the trigger, I replaced the spring that is behind the trigger with a much lighter weight one, and it substantially reduced trigger pull. I'm sure T/C would frown on this, but it worked well without reducing the travel. I do have a factory parts diagram somewhere, I will find it and scan it into a file..... russ
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Posted by: Rich in VA ®
02/07/2002, 17:38:53
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There is only one spring that is linked to the hammer, and that is the one that I want weaker. I am planning on shortening the hooks on the hammer, and that, coupled with the reduced power spring, should get the trigger in line, after stoning and polishing. Also intend to square and polish the actual trigger/sear at the bottom, which I guess is called the primary sear. You mentioned the spring behind the hammer: On mine, that is the spring that gives the lever it's beef and doesn't have anything to do with the hammer. Are we talking about the same one? The one behind the hammer is the one that looks like the mainspring if it was on a reeeeeeeevolver........ The spring that I want to reduce in power is the one that is actually held in by the hammer retaining pin. Jim, are we still ok with the topic here? Rich
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Posted by: jim saubier
02/08/2002, 07:36:29
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No problems here. I consider this on topic and am interested in the discussion.
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Posted by: Rich in VA ®
02/08/2002, 18:42:42
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I am picking up my frame tomorrow, was thinking about an article on building the gun..........and can update as necessary WDYT? Rich
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Posted by: jim saubier
02/11/2002, 07:18:26
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I think that is great. Certainly keep up posted, we'd love to hear about your results.
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Posted by: russ lucas ®
02/08/2002, 23:05:42
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Yes, we are talking about the same spring, on the old contenders, they were double wound, not like the single wire type now found. They were much weaker than the newer ones, and would not reliably fire a rifle primer.
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Posted by: Rich in VA ®
02/09/2002, 04:57:21
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Well, I guess I will find out today, when I pick up the frame. Getting that itch........... Rich
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Posted by: Doug Rumbaugh ®
02/07/2002, 13:58:27
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I am been trying to decide what the best action would be to build a .17 wildcat on. I have a Sako Model 75 I action rifle in .17 Remington that I may use. Are any of the custom actions worth looking into or is the "extra" accuracy of those lost on a non benchrest rifle? I want benchrest accuracy in a gun I can carry around on a sling. Thanks.
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Posted by: Arizona Larry
02/07/2002, 22:47:16
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What about a Dakota 97 bolt action? It has controlled round feeding with Mauser type extractor, etc. But also the round receiver features of a Remington 700. It's the lower end ($1000) action of the Dakota Arms. I don't have one YET!
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Posted by: Richard Tennant ®
02/08/2002, 07:56:13
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Call John Illum at RamPro you cantgo wrong. And youll be hard pressed to end up with a better gun.
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Posted by: BROOKS
02/11/2002, 07:57:04
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your looking at a Rampro in 17 Ack Bee. 
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Posted by: BROOKS
02/11/2002, 07:58:46
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take a look 
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