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Offline hector615

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Handi .260 ??
« on: April 13, 2009, 10:06:42 AM »
Any one ever rechambered their handi for a .260 remington? ???

Who has had good experiences in doing these rechambering jobs?
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Re: Handi .260 ??
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2009, 10:32:44 AM »
It will be more than just a rechamber, H&R doesn't make a 6.5mm barrel, it will have to be a rebore or a stub, I had a 6.5x55 Ultra stub done on a Shilen Match blank by GBO sponsor Wayne York, plan on $300 plus the cost of the barrel/donor/blank, he does both, he's done a couple rebores for me, a 338-06 A-Square from a 25-06, and a 405 Winchester from a 38-55 Target, plus several rechambers, the next of which will be a 35 Whelen Improved, he's done work for a LOT of members here including the big guy himself, Graybeard!  ;)

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Re: Handi .260 ??
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2009, 02:08:45 PM »
He doesn't reply to my e-mails.  :-[
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Re: Handi .260 ??
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2009, 02:28:11 PM »
He's a busy guy, I'll give him a call and see what's up, I have to discuss the 35 Whelen "Improved-Improved" with him anyway.  ;)

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Re: Handi .260 ??
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2009, 02:59:07 PM »
... all of which sound like some good brew to me  ;D... new cals the better





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Re: Handi .260 ??
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2009, 03:37:35 PM »
quickdtoo,
Well, the 6.5x55 is close to the .260. Were you satisfied with feild results?(any long range tests)

Does he let you choose the twist rate?

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Re: Handi .260 ??
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2009, 08:25:23 PM »
Haven't shot it yet, Wayne will make recommendations for the best twist for your purpose, but he can do whatever you want.  I chose the 6.5 over the 260 due to the bigger case, a short action round like the 260 is a moot issue in a single shot. ;)

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Re: Handi .260 ??
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2009, 02:17:32 PM »
Quote from: tykempster on April 13, 2009, 02:08:45 PM
He doesn't reply to my e-mails.  :-[

I talked to Wayne, the 35 Whelen Imp is a go, he's just been busy staying caught up on his work, give him a call.  ;)

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