A little off subject. Handi's are rarely on sale in my area. I am not sure why. They seem to push the Rossi rifles much more (Dunhams and Dick's), they are advertised in our local paper almost every week. I do not think the Rossi rifle measures up to the Handi on several counts. I saw a regular Handi for $250 in 223 about a month ago at Gander Mountain. If you have to special order a gun, it will cost you more than that, they seem to charge full price (more than $250) for any thing special ordered. The deer calibers in Indiana (44 Mag and 500 S&W) are $300 for run of the mill Handis. Last fall I bought a "Gander Mountain special" synthetic 44 Magnum for $250. Like I said the pallet wood 44 mags were $300. I bought an Ultra Varmint for $250, but that was 2+ years ago. I wish I could buy regular Handi's at $219, those days are gone, I am afraid. JFYI there is a 7% sales tax on top of the list price here (Indiana), so a $250 rifle will cost you another $17.50.
