New Contender Stocks - Problems at 1st range trip

[MWells]

I have a G2 in 7-30 Waters. I've had it for about three years. I love it, it makes almost every range trip and I have hunted everything from hogs to deer with it. I have been wanting to get a carbine barrel and stocks for it. I've got a duaghter that is 8 and really likes to hunt with me and I think the waters would be a great cartridge for her to start with (after the 22 of course). Well my wife showed me what I am getting for  my anniversary. She has a gunsmith friend of ours doing the final work on a set of gunstocksinc thumbhole laminate stocks. She chose the tigerwood laminate. I cant wait!!! He does some great wood work as he made my wifes .243 in curly maple. It is a beautiful rifle. I cant wait to see what he does with the G2 set. I'll post pics as soon as I get some.

By the way, I'm thinking of mounting a Leupold VX I 2-7 on it. That or a Bushnell 3200 2-7. Any thoughts on the scope? My feeling is that this is a 200 yd rifle anyways, and the 3-9 just looks too big on the compact carbine.

[saltydog]

I would put this scope on it - http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=191037 Bushnell Elite 3200 Short Action Compact - it is about the same size as a 2x7 and gives you greater magnfication. They are made for WSSM's and break open singleshots.

[MWells]

Well my wife picked up my finished contender today. It was agozing, but well worth the wait. I ordered bases and rings, and as soon as those come in I will be off to the range. I am VERY pleased, to say the least. WIth the long target forend and the bull barrel, it has a very unique look.




 
The guy that did the stocks always puts a little inlay just to make it a one-of-a-kind. He did something similar on my wifes bolt action.

[MWells]

Went to the range on Thursday. Got the carbine sighted in. It shoots great, very soft and the stock is very comfortable. However, I ran into a problem. Through about the first 20 rounds, almost every other shot I would get a misfire. I checked the ammo an it looked like it was a light primer strike. All but one round fired in 100 rounds, and it looked like it had a deep set primer. All 100 rounds were handloads. After the first 20, it happened sporadically, maybe every fourth or fifth round. I started cleaning the barrel every shot for the first ten, then every five after that for the whole 100 rounds. Is a possible headspace problem? I didn't ever have this issue with my 14 inch pistol barrel. Other than that, I really love the setup, I just want to get this cleared up.

[TRM-1]

Check the bolt holding the stock on. It could be too long or the stock isn't quite as thick where the bolt goes through as a factory stock and the bolt is causing problems with the hammer? I have heard of this problem with the bolt before.

[MWells]

What would the symptom be? Would there be some shake in the stock? I checked it out and everything is tight.

[MWells]

And to explain a little more about the misfires, the primer has a dent, just not enough to make it go off. I dont have a hammer extension either.

[GameHauler]

Did you happen to switch to CCI primers?
My Contender does not like them.

[MWells]

Nope still using Winchester primers.

One thing I am thinking is that I am using factory brass that I ran through and full length sized. Would it be better this time after I just neck size and reload?

[Keith L]

The first thing to check is the last thing you changed.  Put a washer under the stock bolt and try it again.

[MWells]

Will do. WOnt be till next week till I get to the range again. I'll post the results. Thanks.