Merry Christmas To ME Contender 20 Vartarg

[tred1956]

Just finished a trigger job and hammer spring replacement on my new toy. Barrel is (Thanks DAN L) an OTT 20 Vartarg step barrel (1.25 Diameter) 16.5 inches long. May :D be some potential here. Scope is a Burris MTAC 6.5-20x50mm. Forearm is a Tony G Pillar Bedded. Temporary grip is a beautiful Dave D. red laminate, but Walnut grip to match forearm is being order. Cartridges are loaded with a light load of H4198 and 32 Gr Hornady V Max. Rest of course is a Fuzz work of art. I am guessing around 3300-3500? This thing is a HOOT to shoot. Cant wait to really have time to play with. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas :happy: :happy: I KNOW I did.
God Bless
Doug

Barrel Pictures below:

https://i.postimg.cc/ydpxXSMt/101-3818.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bDbqqdN9)
https://i.postimg.cc/q7LzqFjk/101-3819.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SXnytDB5)
Target was at 50 Yards
https://i.postimg.cc/LX8h1Vbj/101-3820.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kVLnrW95)
https://i.postimg.cc/Qx8b4LW3/101-3822.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DmNL0Mgj)

[GARD72977]

I have always thought the 20Vartag would be a wonderful cartridge. Very nice setup you have sir!

[Preacher Jim]

That is a great set up bet you cut that group way down when you get your load worked out.

[TCFAN]

I like it.If it was mine I would order the forearm to match the red grip.Either way a very nice Contender and bench rest setup.

[tred1956]

I have a matching forearm for the red grip but it is for a standard full bull. The pictured barrel is 1.25 inches in diameter so shown forearm was custom made just for it and will fit no other barrels I have (not even my other 1.00 step Barrrel). A lot cheaper to match it than replace it. Also makes me have an extra set of furniture which is always a good excuse I MEAN reason to buy another gun
Thanks
Doug

[tred1956]

Pictures of Barrel:

https://i.postimg.cc/tCVb3NMF/101-3823.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7fDjD0DL)
https://i.postimg.cc/25TNkc1N/101-3824.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LqqbvVkx)
https://i.postimg.cc/wj8p0RCZ/101-3825.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0bfFNj20)

[Loudenboomer]

Very nice. The small bores are allot of fun. I"ve got a 17 Rem. Contender. Even in stock configuration still surprisingly accutate. What brand is your rest?

[tred1956]

Rest was made by XP Fuzz a member on Specialty Pistol Forum
Thanks
Doug