charlies,

Thanks for your input on the Hornady bullets and the Contender. I have a Contender carbine in .22 Jet and I have not had much chance to work with it. I'm glad to hear my Model 53 inserts will work in a Contender barrel.

It sounds like you have loaded at least 1600 rounds of Jet ammo. Would you be willing to share your experience and results with the Forum? I think a number of us would be interested in what you have to say.