Reeder Custom Guns - Contender Muzxle Brake

Gary, I have one of the TC made in Rochester 12" 44 mag Barrels. Two questions:

1) Would it be a good candidate to convert to 429 GNR and
2) I will need a brake installed so if we do that to the last 2" will 10" of remaining barrel be adequate for the cartridge ?

Thanis

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the pressures are near that of the 454 so way too much for the Contender.

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For the contender, having a smaller area case head and capacity through length. Is the .445 SM possible in the Contender? If so you could also shoot shorter .44's. Only one I had was for an Encore.

The .429 GNR in the Encore is far greater than it's size would lead you to think! Not too far off the .444 Marlin.

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I think the # 2 is ok for the Contender, will check w Gary

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extremely compressed, the pressure in the 41 GNR#2 is down to a level where it is fine in the Contender or G-2. The same holds true with the 445 Super Mag with reasonable loads.

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You can do a 445 SM in a contender. You have to be careful loading. A heavy(over 300gr)bullet with a heavy charge of even the correct (H-110, 269,1680) powder and you will pop the frame. I have a barrel and LOVE it. [image]

Contender Muzxle Brake

Grover the 429 GNR is too hot for the Contender

I know the .41 GNR #2 is the .410 GNR alternative

Thanks WB, will get a 41 GNR or 41GNR #2

because of the case capacity and the powder not being

445 SM Contender

the .41#2 is a lot nicer with the brake-- my 9"

Well I will save up for a 41 barrel and won't need a brake!