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Offline bootarcher

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7MM-08?
« on: May 11, 2008, 06:32:40 AM »
I bought my wife a Handi Rifle in 7mm-08 and  couldn't get shells to eject so I sent it back to the factory. Then when I got it back I took it to the range to shoot some factory ammo out of it. Shooting off sand bags and a solid rest with factory ammo I couldnt get this thing to shoot consistently. I was allowing about 5 min in between shots so barrel was not getting hot and the groups at 100 yards were like 8 inches. Is this the best I can do or do I just need to work up my own load for this rifle. I have a 243 barrel matched to the reciever and it shoots atleast 1" or under groups at 100 yards. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Hugh

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Re: 7MM-08?
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2008, 07:11:58 AM »
read the FAQ and Help section. lots of good info on the subject of making the handi accurate. Good luck it's a great rifle
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Re: 7MM-08?
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2008, 07:31:47 AM »
Bootarcher I see you are new here... Welcome !!!!! You have what is new Handiitis. Don't be discouraged there is a cure. Read the Post FAQ's and Help Please Read Me and Handi 101 Basics. It is all in there you may not need to do all the things but just start with how you clean and polish the new bbl and go from there at a minimum you will get it down to 2 inches and start feeling much better following the path will also save you some powder!! Welcome aboard. Kurt
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