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Offline Farmer Mike

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New to forum and Handi Rifles
« on: January 23, 2011, 07:29:33 AM »
Last October I was scouting out my local gun shop when I saw a NEF Handi Rifle in .30-06 on the sale rack. It was priced at $170 without scope, and since I'd sold my other .30-06 to buy the wife a horse, I bought it and put a 4x Bushnell scope on it.

Then this month, the gun shop had a .223 H&R Handi Rifle on the sale rack for $150. I couldn't pass that up either. I had the same problem another forum member did figuring the twist rate. Patches won't grip the micro groove rifling enough to give an accurate measure. I used a  new brush and came up with 1:9, so I have an idea what to feed it. Next, I'll try and find a local rancher with prairie dog problems.

I'm pretty impressed with the quality and handling of these rifles. Some weekend when the weather is good and the honey-do list isn't bad; I'll take them to the range and sight them in.

One question, what is stubbing?

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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 07:37:16 AM »
.223's have micro-groove rifling?
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2011, 07:41:35 AM »
Welcome, You can find the answer to almost any question that you can ask about a Handy in FAQ's and Handy 101 topics at the top if this section. ear

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,118095.msg1098386544.html#msg1098386544
Found this useing CONTROL F search on the FAQ page.

Stubbing is useing a doner barrel, cutting it off and fitting another barrel, in different ways, inside the doner barrel to create a different firearm makeing use of the lug/hinge pin system of the handy barrel, as the easiest way to get that type hinge system without custom shop services. A do it yourself custom gun project. Some interesting, often scarey, things can be read about if you look for them. ear
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2011, 09:59:32 AM »
"Last October, Then this month."  Hummm, vell, dis ist Dr.DP, und I tink you haf contracted zee dreaded "Handiholicisum".  I am verrry sorry, but der ist no cure, only da relief ven you buy der nexta von. ;D  Welcome to GBO, yer on yer way!! ;) 8)  DP
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2011, 12:02:23 PM »
Quote from: tobster on January 23, 2011, 07:37:16 AM
.223's have micro-groove rifling?

Sure looks like it. I could be wrong, though.
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2011, 12:11:35 PM »
Quote from: dpe.ahoy on January 23, 2011, 09:59:32 AM
"Last October, Then this month."  Hummm, vell, dis ist Dr.DP, und I tink you haf contracted zee dreaded "Handiholicisum".  I am verrry sorry, but der ist no cure, only da relief ven you buy der nexta von. ;D  Welcome to GBO, yer on yer way!! ;) 8)  DP


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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2011, 12:35:40 PM »
Farmer Mike,
WELCOME! You won't find a place with more info or more knowledge in regards to Handi Rifles than you will here on this forum. As Blind Ear said, you can find a lot of info just by spending some time reading through the FAQ's and Handy 101.
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2011, 12:51:01 PM »
Well hi there, Farmer Mike; welcome to the friendliest bunch o' nuts in or out of the cans!
Of course,you will have to take that on faith until youve been here awhile  ;D, and oh,
by the way, you are now DOOMED too.........
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2011, 02:33:08 PM »
At least you got a good deal,  the Pawn shops here want near new price...
$120 for shotguns and $200 for a poor rifle,,   good is $275  and  up

Don't let them give you a bad time about  "Handiholicisum".   I think it would be OK if you  buy a few more,, but only if they are a good price, and you need them...
You now have 2  ----SB2  Frame ,,, that  will be nice if you send one in to get a  factory  barrel.....   http://www.hr1871.com/Support/accessoryProgram.asp
A very nice member was kind and put up some photos of stubbing
http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,113860.0.html

Happy shooting   Dan
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 02:59:49 PM »
Spanky, that was my best german! :P  I think my little feelers are hurt. :'(  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?

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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 03:59:52 PM »
Welcome aboard! This is a friendly bunch although a couple lapse into "speaking in tongues"
once in a while. We have some harmless fun and there is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom
here. Enjoy your freedom!
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2011, 04:24:36 PM »
DP,

Grunts are serious folks and tend not to understand humor.   But I love Grunts cause their job is to storm the beach & mine was to make the propeller spin in circles. ;D

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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2011, 04:42:14 PM »
Well, this is a pretty good bunch of people here; however, I warn you, you better be careful. If you're arthritic or a little slow, they'll steal a good deal before you can slam the action shut on a well used Handi !   ;D

Seriously, I now have 3 Handis after acquiring my first Handi in November of 2010.  I have 2 .44 Magnums and a .223 Handi. (I bought the second .44 Magnum because it was too good of a deal to pass up!)

Welcome !
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Re: New to forum and Handi Rifles
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2011, 06:42:03 PM »
BB, it's ok, my feel goods are intact. ;)  Gee, when I was in the Army the grunts were some pretty serious partiers. 8)  Course that was back in Mar. 72 thru Mar. 78.  Guess times are different now. :-\  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?
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