Author Topic: New One (Read 602 times)

OneTime · « **on:** September 01, 2004, 03:32:16 AM »

Hello all,
I could not take it anymore reading all the good gun stuff on this forum. Had to place an order for an Ultra Hunter Rifle in .25-06. I will be very interested to see how it compares to my modest collection of Ruger #1's given the very significant difference in cost. Any suggestions on 'scopes?
I can foresee the day when other barrels are added for .44 Mag and .30-30. Lots and lots of components available for those two. Have noticed comments here concerning pre firing cleaning of the action interior. Any advice? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and good shooting everyone.
OneTime

mag41vance · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2004, 03:52:11 AM »

Swift scopes have become my favorite. As far as adding barrels, I would just purchase a complete gun for about a 100 bucks more. I have done the barrel switch thing and it gets aggravating at times.
vANCe

Brett · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2004, 04:16:16 AM »

Welcome to the forum & to world of H&R/NEF's Onetime. These Handi's may not be as slick & pretty as a Ruger #1 but in most instances shoot every bit as well. The best part is you noted is the defence in price . You could buy a whole bunch of ammo or some reloading equipment for the difference in price between them. IMO another added bonus (if you take your guns into the field) is that collecting new scratches & dings doesn't cause near the same amount of anguish. :wink:

I've had good luck with my 3-9 X 40 Simmons Pro Hunter so far. It's clear, sharp and has held zero. For the price it's a hard scope to beat IMO.

As far as pre-cleaning goes; Break the gun down (remove forearm & barrel) and flush the action real well with a can of brake cleaner (cheaper than gun action cleaners and works just as well) then relube with a shot or two of RemDriLube. I recommend a thorough cleaning of the bore prior to shooting as well to remove any grease or machine filings. As you probably already know this will make future cleaning of the bore easier as well. Try doing a search of 'tuning' or 'tweaking' on this forum for more tips on how to ring the most out of these guns.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2004, 07:33:39 AM »

Onetime, proir to squirting brake cleaner all over and through the action to remove the crud and filings left there from the manufacturing process (a very good idea) remove the buttstock also!!! 2 phillips head screws hold on the buttplate or recoil pad and then use a rachet or breaker bar, 2 long extensions and a 9/16ths socket (a short thin wall socket in a perfect world but any 9/16 socket in a pinch) to remove the stock bolt in the buttstock that holds the buttstock on. Do this to prevent getting brake cleaner on the stock since it will immediately remove and ruin the finish from wooden stocks....<><.... :grin:

handirifle · « **Reply #4 on:** September 01, 2004, 08:31:21 AM »

onetime
I used a once fired 223 shell with a screw in the primer hole and coated it with JB's bore paste. used my cordless drill and ran it slow and polished the chamber with it. I pushed it in and out being careful not to screw up the shoulder area in the chamber. I then ran the JB's through the bore with about 20-30 patches.

Next I cleaned everything very good and de-cruded the ejector assy.

Not a single stuck case yet and found a load of 27gr of H335 behind the Sierra 40grSP that gave me 5/8" groups at 100yds. :grin:

No complaints yet. The Win pak hasn't done too well in it yet but there is hope. Nothing beats cheap ammo that is accurate and effective.

OneTime · « **Reply #5 on:** September 02, 2004, 01:51:15 AM »

To all,
Thanks for your comments. MSP RET - thanks for the headsup regarding the brake cleaner removing stock finish. Seeing the finish on my new piece dissolve onto the work bench would have been slightly upsetting.
Good shooting,
One Time