Author Topic: handi rifle accuracy (Read 1717 times)

Illhunter · « **on:** November 04, 2010, 02:33:09 PM »

which caliber is generally the more accurate calibers for the handi rifle

Stan in SC · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2010, 02:40:06 PM »

My opinion and I'm sure the majority opinion here is that the 45/70 is the absolute best in accuracy overall.

Stan in SC

Illhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2010, 02:48:22 PM »

thanks, i am looking for a different caliber i recently got a 280 remington sure it is good caliber but no ammo around to speak of so am thinking different caliber would be good have considered pistol calibers and always hear the 30-30 is good to am wanting this to be gun i would grab for survival but has to be useful so have to be able to find ammo to that is why i am asking and will reload for it so also want to be able to find supplies

Spanky · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2010, 03:28:39 PM »

You'd be hard pressed to find a better shooter than a 30-30 Handi.

Spanky

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2010, 03:31:12 PM »

Here's a similar discussion of this topic.

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,218503.msg1099187819.html#msg1099187819

thejanitor · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2010, 03:38:51 PM »

My 45-70 is my most accurate then my 30-30, then '06 then 7-08. From what I gathered from many threads it seems the rimmed cases seem to have the best out of the box accuracy. But my 30-30 was my favorite until I got the 45-70 (it will drive tacks). But the 30-30 will be very usable and practical. thejanitor

Illhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2010, 03:50:48 PM »

30-30 would be good cause able to find supplies 45-70 would be blast but harder and more expensive to find ammo for and i guess any opinions on the handi in 223
thanks all you are helping

dlariscey · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2010, 04:49:28 PM »

My 30-30 averages 1" to 1.5" groups at 100 yards with 150grn federal jacketed flat points if I do my part. It's put meat on the dirt already this year and thats good enough for me.

Thanks Matt

fredster22 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2010, 05:00:42 PM »

762x39 if you can find one One hole shooter

Illhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2010, 05:32:11 PM »

a 7.62x39 would be nice if could find one. how do you all feel about the 357 mag to for accuracy.

fredster22 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2010, 05:38:49 PM »

357 is great & the conversion to max has not made any difference, probably my next
choice(3rd) is the 30-30 I have 2 that are tackdrivers. Fred

Spanky · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2010, 05:53:52 PM »

I wouldn't waste my time looking for a 7.62x39 Handi. Guys that have 'em for sale want a fortune for 'em and they just ain't that great. A 30-30 is it's twin ballistically and good 30-30 ammo is cheap and available everywhere. I've got a 7.62x39 in the "other" brand and it shoots pretty good. I still think the 30-30 is better.

Spanky

45-70.gov · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:07:09 PM »

45-70
the best....but
ammo is expensive...even if you cast your own uses lots of lead
limited range

30-30
probly the best all round
ammo not too bad price wise reload cast
enough power ...flat shooting

357/38

357 in a rifle is pretty powerful
ammo is real cheap compared to other rounds
you can get a few hundred casings out of the trash can at any range
so if you want to stock pile ammo this is the round
also 38s in a rifle are real quiet and just plain fun [and did i say cheap]

Illhunter · « **Reply #13 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:18:50 PM »

thanls alot for the info and help i am thinking the 45-70 is going to be a later purchase so am i guess down to the 357 or 30-30 for my next choices cause i have seen them sell the 7.62x39 and they want to much for them.