serial number question

[j350hp]

my 223 handy serial starts with nm does this mean i cant change barrels.

[cwlongshot]

Take a gander in the FAQ's, the info is very likely in there!!

CW

[peternap]

Faq...http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,26264.0.html

Second letter of prefix
A= 1986
B= 1987
C= 1988
D= 1989
E= 1990
F= 1991

G= 1992
H= 1993
I= 1994
J= 1995
k= 1996 H&R will not fit rifle barrels to these frames
L=1997
M=1998
N=1999
P=2000
R=2001
S=2002
T=2003
U=2004

[j350hp]

i read the faq was just wondering because it was a n followed by a m so i thought (nm) could have stood for something else or meant something different if they was together. if so now im goin to have to buy a different gun if i want to swap calibers.

[quickdtoo]

Here's a direct link to the section of the FAQs that you need to read, an NM SB2 frame wouldn't be eligible for any rifle barrels, those made '96-'99 were outsourced and H&R will not fit rifle barrels to them, they may not fit shotgun barrels either, but I haven't learned yet if they will or not.

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,26264.msg503417.html#msg503417

[j350hp]

thanks quick i read it was just hopin mine would accept different barrels lookin for a loophole i guess. well i guess my daughter just got a 223 i need to find another handi.

[peternap]

thanks quick i read it was just hopin mine would accept different barrels lookin for a loophole i guess. well i guess my daughter just got a 223 i need to find another handi.

What were you going to chamber for?
If it's a lower pressure chambering, I see no reason why you couldn't barrel it yourself. Just keep pressure on the lower side. Remember when selecting a cartridge that spec pressure isn't necessarily lower. Using a larger cartridge of the same pressure rating will actually create more strain on the breech because of the greater surface area.

Just use a little thought when deciding what to use.