More about 22LR barrel on handi receiver??

[cpileri]

Dear Sirs and Ma'ams,
I picked up on a post here that the new Rossi (Wizard, though there are others) 22LR barrels can be fitted to the SB1/2 frames!
Can I request more, that is any and all, info on that please.
i would love a 22 rimfire barrel (for my kids, of course1) (wink)
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/61508-1.html
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/61508
Is there a trick, or any special considerations, or tips&tricks to fitting the Rossi rimfire barrel to the Handi rifle receiver?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience.

C-

[mechanic]

Rossi uses two different receiver sizes that I know of.  The one that compares in size to our SB1 or SB2, and a smaller one.  I bought my grandchildren a combo Rossi 410-22, and the receiver is MUCH smaller, and I would not think there would be any chance of using one of those barrels.  If I thought there were, I would buy another combo, as it can be had for about  $120.00 with both barrels.

Perhaps they make a larger one?  Beats me, but be careful as you order.  It would have to have an offset bore I'm thinking, as the Versa barrel for the HR is.

Ben

[trotterlg]

You cannot fit any of the regular Rossi barrels to an H&R frame, the underlug on the Rossi is too short by a lot.  You can fit the newer Rossi Wizard barrels to a H&R frame as Quick has demonstrated.  This would not be cost effective however with a 22 Barrel because Rossi makes a combo rifle/shotgun in both 22lr/410 and 22lr/20 gauge which they sell regularly for between $99.00 and $120.00 for the whole gun with two barrels.  The Rossi Wizard barrel will set you back about $160 delivered, and I don't think they offer a Wizard barrel in a RF cal.  Larry

[lee1954]

Sorry  -- I should have checked out what I post first......The off set 22 LR Rossi is to small of a lug for a Handi......... the Rossi  410 /22 is the one I saw --- and the off set   rimfire barrel is a nice idea by Rossi... But I should not have posted untill I saw the gun again  and checked it out    Sorry                 Dan

[trotterlg]

It is still cheaper to buy an entire Rossi rifle with two barrels than it is to get one H&R barrel only.  The 22/410 Rossi only weighs about 4 1/2 pounds, they are nice tiny little guns, I have one that I reamed the 22 lr to 22 Mag and stubbed a 22 Hornet into the 410 barrel.  Larry

[quickdtoo]

Rossi does offer 22Lr barrels for the Wizard, but for the same $141 you can get a Sportster rifle, or as Larry suggested, the Rossi combo.

Tim

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/318/products_id/61508

[cpileri]

Well, sure its not cost effective.  But it is a way to have that 22LR barrel on a handi.
So I am just wondering if fitting the Wizard bbl (part no Wb22-23, http://www.rossiusa.com/2010catalog/?catalog_page=31   ) can be done; and any special considerations to keep in mind when doing so.
That's all.

I like versatility and options. and tinkering around. and guns.  and...

C-

[ironglow]

It is still cheaper to buy an entire Rossi rifle with two barrels than it is to get one H&R barrel only.  The 22/410 Rossi only weighs about 4 1/2 pounds, they are nice tiny little guns, I have one that I reamed the 22 lr to 22 Mag and stubbed a 22 Hornet into the 410 barrel.  Larry

  Trotter;

   Has the bore diameter difference caused any problems, being as there is 1/1000ths difference ? http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_bullet_diameter.htm

   Is the action taking the pressure OK ?

[spooked]

Wifey's versa-pak .22 barrel works just great on my old 158 topper Havn't ever fired either barrel of my versa-pak yet Savin' mine til we wear the wife's  barrel out...