Help locating Bore guide for Thompson Contender in .17 Hornady Hornet

[Marfaprecision]

I’m trying to find a bore guide for my Thompson contender .17 hornady hornet. I ordered this barrel from MGM and so far the accuracy with factory hornady 17 gr v-max has been very good. And just started reloading with the same 17 gr v-max and lil gun. Little to no recoil, screaming fast, and efficient, it has been a fun project. I built it with a short 17” barrel so I can switch from carbine to pistol configuration. But I’m having issues finding a bore guide That fits the way it should. I ordered a possum hollow .22 hornet contender bore guide but it does not fit the chamber well and leaves a sizable gap between the end of the bore guide and the neck of the chamber. Im curious what others may be using. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Here are a few pics of the project.

 

[Uncle Bruce]

I’m trying to find a bore guide for my Thompson contender .17 hornady hornet. I ordered this barrel from MGM and so far the accuracy with factory hornady 17 gr v-max has been very good. And just started reloading with the same 17 gr v-max and lil gun. Little to no recoil, screaming fast, and efficient, it has been a fun project. I built it with a short 17” barrel so I can switch from carbine to pistol configuration. But I’m having issues finding a bore guide That fits the way it should. I ordered a possum hollow .22 hornet contender bore guide but it does not fit the chamber well and leaves a sizable gap between the end of the bore guide and the neck of the chamber. Im curious what others may be using. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Here are a few pics of the project.
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Take a fired UNSIZED case. Drill out the primer pocket to clear your cleaning rod. Insert the case into the chamber.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Lukas ? Give them a call ?

 

[RabbitSlayer]

Ask the barrel maker?

 

[just_jon]

Possum Hollow makes a guide that fits 17 Rem and Mach IV Contenders and Encores that may work for you. It’s guide #50.

https://media.mwstatic.com/productdocuments/compatibility%20chart/103/Possum%20Hollow%20Bore%20Guide%20Fit%20Chart.pdf

 

[searcher]

I have been wanting to get a .17 Hornady Hornet for my Contender pistol. What kind of accuracy are you seeing with your rig?

 

[titus123]

@Marfaprecision
I'll be turning one on my lathe out of delrin next week. If it turns out well, I'll let you know, and send you one.

 

[Marfaprecision]

I have been wanting to get a .17 Hornady Hornet for my Contender pistol. What kind of accuracy are you seeing with your rig?

Accuracy has been really good with factory hornady 17 gr vmax. One lot in particular has been more consistent in my barrel. Here is a picture of a group I shot a couple weekends ago. This is 5 shots with factory hornady 17 gr vmax at 100 yards. If the wind is not blowing too bad this is the norm for this lot of Ammo.

 

[Marfaprecision]

@Marfaprecision
I'll be turning one on my lathe out of delrin next week. If it turns out well, I'll let you know, and send you one.

That would be greatly appreciated! I’d be more than happy to reimburse you for your time, material and shipping.