@@ Hornet frame question

[baer19d]

One of my local gun shops has a used Handi Rifle in 22 Hornet that I'm thinking about buying. My question is can barrels chambered in all other calibers be fitted to this frame? I read on H&R's web site that some calibers can't be fitted to certain frames. Can anyone elaborate on this for me? Also, approximately how long does it take to have a new barrel fitted?                  Thanks, Mike

[Spanky]

One of my local gun shops has a used Handi Rifle in 22 Hornet that I'm thinking about buying. My question is can barrels chambered in all other calibers be fitted to this frame?

It depends on the year of manufacture. You will have to get the first two numbers on the frame and find out when it was built.

Please look at the FAQ section for lot's of info.

Barrel fitting is fairly easy to do, whether you or a gunsmith do it. If you send in the factory for a barrel the wait depends on several factors. If a barrel is in stock the turnaround time may be fairly fast but if barrels are not available at the time, the wait could be months.



Spanky

[95Road King]

 I have a 22 Hornet Handi serial # NL _____. I called the factory and this is what bbl's they said I could put on this frame.
    .223 Bull or standard
    30-30
     .357
     44 Mag
     45-70
   My gun was made in 1997

[quickdtoo]

I have a 22 Hornet Handi serial # NL _____. I called the factory and this is what bbl's they said I could put on this frame.
    .223 Bull or standard
    30-30
     .357
     44 Mag
     45-70
   My gun was made in 1997

That's cuz it's a pre-'99 SB2 frame, it can't be fitted with any high pressure rifle barrel, all of those marked with an * on the accessory barrel page are high pressure.

Tim

[95Road King]

Tim:
   Ya, I know. I wanted to put a .204 bbl on mine but too much pressure for that frame!!

[baer19d]

So if I buy one made after '99 than any barrel can be fitted?

[quickdtoo]

Any barrel except the 10ga shotgun, 12ga Ultra Slug and rimfires.

Tim