Recent content by RetiredAZ

For those who replied to my post, Thank You. I admire those who practice and keep their shooting techniques honed. There are a lot of hunters (I think everyone can agree) that don't practice and only visit the range once or twice prior to the opening of hunting season. I myself, have shot...

Develop loads with particular bullet that will be used; go to range; adjust load, back at range; practice more at range; one trip to field shooting at various objects at unknown yardages. Know the capability of your firearm, the type of bullet you plan on using and burn some powder. It will pay...

I found no need for rangefinder for my scope has the capability of letting me know the distance. When you are out sighting in or practicing, I use the crosshairs on my scope to determine the distance. By adjusting the power of the scope to various targets, I am able to sight-in on say 100 yards...

Shoot it. It may be your last opportunity

The unit repeated those numbers several times on different days and was verified by my shooting buddy. I was using 125 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip with a near max load.

I quite hunting with a long barrel rifle back in the early 90's after I acquired a TC in a 30-30 caliber. I soon found that I was limited on my range and knock down power with such a light load for Colorado. Don't get me wrong, I shot numerous deer and antelope with this caliber but wanted...

From past experience hunting in WY on public land is possible without paying some land owner any fee. To get close to one, you need to plan your stalk (tone in your stalking skills), crawl on your belly, use your optics and never, I mean NEVER shoot any antelope that is running or had been...

I agree 100% on the 6.5X55 as a flat shooter with incredible knockdown power. I have been shooting one for over 35 years and have taken numerous North American game with it. I have my fathers 264 Winchester Mag he purchased in the early 60's and take it out once in a while to clean out the...

As a third generation Calif. native, I agree that California has become a shithole for such a beautiful state. I left there in 82 and never looked back and headed east towards Colorado. Now, I know what you are thinking, a democRATic state, NEVER! Once you get outside the big cities you can be...

As a long time Contender shooter, I can contest to the accuracy within the range you are inquiring about. I have taken my fair share of deer, elk, antelope and caribou with my Contender. I shoot a 16" 30-30 and a 14" JDJ 309 (444 Marlin necked down to 30 caliber). The 309 achieves 3400 fps using...

On your caliber question, I would recommend the most hunted caliber in history. The 30-06 which has killed more elk than any other caliber. Backed with a 165 grain bullet of your choice, but I like Nosler. On a place to hunt for elk. I recommend Colorado. Look up now before the deadline ends...

For elk hunting, I recommend 165 grain Noslor Partiction with 65 grains of IMR4350. My father and I have been using this load for over 30 years with fantastic results

Yes, I have both dies. No, not willing to sell barrel only. Wish to sell complete set (barrels, frame and dies). Thanks for asking. Jim

If you want a long range straight shooting pistol then you can't loose with this combination. The 309 JDJ with 125 grain BT with a normal load can achieve 3400 fps. Up for sale is a JDJ 309 barrel, Win 30-30 and Thompson Contender (TC) Frame. Both barrels have a bead-blasted chrome finish...

Selling my Thompson Contender 14 inch 309 JDJ and 16 inch 30-30 barrel, both with reloading dies. The 309 comes with a Burris 3-9 Variable scope, T-SOB scope mounts, Pachmayr grip/forearm, several different grip and forearm bolts either for use with sling or bench shooting and extended hammer...