10-18-2012, 11:08 PM
Yep, the 257 JDJ and the 7MM JDJ are both based on the 225 Win case. I had a horde of Contenders in the 70's and sold them. I started again in the mid 80's. Love the versatility and of course the accuracy. I never warmed to the G2 Contender or the Encore. Like the old style with the Puma on the frame. Have one easy open and one non-converted hard opener. Love 'em both. I have a 223, 44mag, 44Hotshot, and the two JDJ barrels besides the Grendel. Factory barrels are getting harder to get, but there are many custom barrels out there. Then the SSK's, which I think still use Shilen barrels, are still the best in my estimation. Both of my JDJ's are rechambered by SSK. They shoot well at any rate.
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