Looking for Thompson Contender G2 Barrels

[geneinnc]

I just got a TC Contender G2. It's going to end up a 22 bench toy, when the match barrel get's here. I do want more than one barrel.
 
A 223 would be excellent for target, varmint's, or deer in close.
 
I would consider a 44 mag for the same reason.
 
357 mag is another possibility, since I'm set up to reload 38/357.
 
I have considered a 22-250, but I wonder if that might be a bit much in recoil.
 
As you can see I don't have a lot of experience with Contenders. I owned a 44 mag Contender once, and I have yet to see a deer when I carry a handgun.
 
Thanks for looking.
 
Please contact me via email only. You will get a reply much sooner.
geneinnc@charter.net

[gemihur]

Well Gene,
The G2 frames will accept nearly all contender barrels made before the G2 frames.
I would be cautious of those with solid locking bolts but they can up upgraded to split lugs easily enough.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/ssk-firearms-contender-hand-bolt.html
Bellm sells em cheaper but out presently of stock
As for the 22-250, you'd be considering an Encore frame to accommodate those kinds of pressures.
But there's more than one way to skin a cat. Refer to Bellm's perspectives on the 222 Remington
magnum Improved:
https://web.archive.org/web/20160817013735/http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/index.php?cid=79&
Keep shooting
Hope to see more posts from you soon

[gemihur]

When you start reloading, you may consider some of the more popular wildcat cartridges that have endeared shooters to the contender like the 7TCU

.... or the 357 Herrett