Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Contender is available in .45-70 and that is more than adequate for knocking down a 500 meter ram as proven by it's popularity in BPCR competitions.Lone said:I've never seen either used in any rifle silhouette match, although the Encore 'should' work well where legal. The Contender is at a large disadvantage as it cannot be safely chambered to a cartridge adequate to take down a 500 meter ram.
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I'm thinking that the 309JDJ, 358JDJ, 375JDJ, or 45-70 would do more than "ring the ram".Lone said:The Contender is at a large disadvantage as it cannot be safely chambered to a cartridge adequate to take down a 500 meter ram.