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Mike Bellm

Mike Bellm PictureMike Bellm is a renown Thompson Contender and Encore gunsmith, ballistics expert, and writer who now and then contributes to the TC-List. He has graciously agreed to let me reprint his hint, tips, and observations here on my web site. I hope you enjoy Mike's articles as much as I do. Enjoy!

  • Contact Mike Bellm

    Mar 9, 2009 –  Mike's Web Site

  • The 30 Caliber Bellm Wildcats

    Sep 1, 1999 –  There are 4: .300 BS, .308 Bellm, .308 Bellm #2, and .30 Bellm (only the .30 Bellm requires custom dies.). .300 BS (Bellm/Stewart) using...

  • Contender Hammer Safety Issues

    Sep 1, 1999 –  The following is taken from the sheet I send out with hammer extensions.It is a general warning about leaving the hammer...

  • Neck Sizing or Full Length Sizing

    Sep 1, 1999 –  This is something every T/C shooter should try at least once. It is an eye opener, one that will help you better understand your contenders and encores...

  • Scope Mounting

    Sep 1, 1999 –  Scope rings that are machined will vary in height from the bottom of the ring to the bottom of the opening for the scope tube. Not naming names, but with one company's rings...

  • Straight Walled Cases In Contender

    Sep 1, 1999 –  Why P.O. Ackley went with straight case walls. P.O. Ackley demonstrated graphically that up to a certain pressure, the staight...

  • Tip On The Encore Trigger

    Sep 1, 1999 –  There is quite a bit of latitude in the trigger over travel screw adjustment on the Encores. You can capitalize on this to have a variable weight of pull. Try this...