Rebore/rechambering Handis

[DGrig]

I found a couple of threads that talk of reboring and rechambering Handis.  Well I am interested in creating a 260 rem Handi.  I have a Savage custom bolt action in 260 that drives tacks at 200 yds.  I love the 260: an accurate, flat shooting round with less recoil and easy to reload.  But I also have become a Handi fan.  I have a 20ga USH also fitted with a muzzleloader, and a stainless 223.  I am interested in getting a 260 barrel for the frame of my 223.  What barrel should I start with?  Where would you send it?  What is the cost of this work? 

[quickdtoo]

Wayne charges about $300-$325 for a rebore and rechamber, depending on the ejector/extractpr work. a .223 or .204 barrel would make a good donor, they're both available in 22" bull barrel or 24" fluted bull. The .223 is also available in standard contour 22".

Tim

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/smf/index.php/topic,107700.0.html

[DGrig]

I am thinking of starting with the standard contour since my Savage is a heavy barrel 24"  I am trying to fill the role that could be occupied by the Remington mountain rifle in the 260.  I want a light, accurate shooter for carrying. 

[quickdtoo]

You could have the smith turn the barrel down a little to lighten it, even the standard contour barrel is on the heavy side.

Tim