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You get used to it.
I load 'em to the level I can tolerate
Definitely not full house, tho.
Thanks

Big dog don't play nice

Beautiful bolt action there, David, and .243 Win is an excellent cartridge!
A great stock refinisher here stateside is DrHoward1955 on TC Encore classifieds:
http://www.encoreclassifieds.com/forum/
He's renowned for his speckled wispy patterns on durable rynite furniture.
As Brithunter said the lines of the TC break-actions is somewhat off-putting to some but I find it of a gothic nature, even Nouveau.
I dig shaping wood also.

Plus the ease of carrying a pistol that shoots like a rifle is an asset.
Recoil is mitigated much easier in the handgun platform where the wrists and elbows act as McPherson struts to the backthrust.
Thanks,
Jimmy

With the break-actions you don't have the continuity of lumber from fore to aft.
Here's an Encore with a whittled forearm in 270 Win.

The Schnabel got a little out of hand, nearly scrotum-like
But shoots like your ringing a bell!
Jimmy

That's the original
Best trigger to be had
The G2 has a 'boss' on the side-top of receiver like the Encore

You'll not be going 25-06 with a contender
An Encore will be required.  There were only two quartebores for the contender from the factory,  the .256 win mag, and the 257 TCU. I have obtained a 250 savage barrel that was a stubbed assembly by a gunsmith in California.  Its 16" and requires handloading to 39K. Breechthrust is the limiting factor.
Third party manufacturers have a lot of options.
Gary Reeder is one of the more creative!
Last year I snagged 30 Raptor of his, uses 204 Ruger brass and really a sweet shooter!

I still dig the 25-06 story by Recoil junky
I had to get a barrel in that for my Encore
Still couldn't be satisfied and pursued a 35 Whelen in same.
I have reached my threshold of tolerance for backthrust of a buttstock.

First, gemihur is my elected pseudonym for Jimmy Hoer,  the phonetic pronunciation for those less familiar with German spellings.
Next, the TC break-actions are my passion.  They're not hard to worj on with the YouTube videos to assist.
The variety of barrels require minor 'fitting' of bolts to receiver to satisfy hammer block safety mechanism.
Patience is required for return of inventory whenever Bellm ir E. A. Brown service required.  Probably due to backlog from short staffing. The contender is an excellent platform for an education in wildcatting but eventually the Encore will be called on when REAL energy is required. I'd hang onto inventory as they're not making them anymore until SSK gets running with it's  SSK 50 or S&W finds a buyer.
The market IS prime fo resale if you wish to stay conventional.

Great experience shared.
The weight for portability would be my consideration
I find light and maneuverable to be an asset.

I can't say my 6x45 setup can compete with a 25-06 for yardage, tho.
Kudos!
Jimmy

Haus of Arms SSK 50 possibly a reincarnation for the future if they work the bugs out

Dry docked
S&W divested themselves of TC
Awaiting potential buyer
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smith--wesson-brands-inc-announces-intent-to-divest-thompsoncenter-arms-brand-301282504.html

Thanks, Joe
I'm very impressed with your project.
With TC in limbo with S&W decision that technique may warrant a lot of interest.
I dig the wildcats and enjoy working with wood to personalize my equipment.
Here's a 14" SSK Bbl in 6x223 that some Bubba got lathe-happy with.
I felt a shrouded forearm would best suit it (fully free-floating throughout forearm)

Ya' gotta show us the chamber and muzzle!
Is jaeger correct in his assumption?
I am intrigued!

Thanks, Paul
Working on another one now
Jimmy

Joe's barrel is a great accomplishment
I just use stuff others have made
I do enjoy working with wood, tho