[DannoBoone]

Aftermarket muzzleloader barrel for Contend

Just got one from VVCG for my Encore. Having a little
problem with the fit of scope base to barrel which can be
alleviated, but I would definitely recommend them. Both
inside and out, this Douglas barrel is spotless. I can see
absolutely no flaw in the bore at all. It has been very
professionally done by the work of both Douglas and
VVCG.

 

[DannoBoone]

Aftermarket muzzleloader barrel for Contend

hmmmmmmm........thought I'd already answered
this, but don't see the post here.

Barrel + scope mount + shipping = $391, a
little stiff, but ya oughta see the precision
work on her!!! Will post later when I get
her sighted in. Hope the weather isn't too
cold today -- IA 2d ML Season started Monday!

 

[DannoBoone]

Re: VV contender prices.......

Last week Midway had two VV 50 cal. contender barrels ON SALE for $499.00 each.
Seemed awful high to me.
Lefty

ON SALE????? :shock: That's a hundred bucks MORE than
getting it straight from the horse with your own specs! AND
with the $35 scope mount to boot!

Got mine sighted in today. Things were a little rocky at first.
Tried shooting H777 in it and found the "crud ring" to be
totally unacceptable. It was very hard to run a spit patch
through the crud ring even after one shot in this new barrel.
Still had some Goex Clear Shot so shot a few rounds with
it. No crud ring. Unlike the T7 with shots all over the target,
150gr (actual weight) of Clear Shot behind a 200gr Dead
Center .40 saboted bullet with Win 209, had the bullet holes
tickling each other.