Author Topic: 45 COLT CARBINE AVAILABILITY (Read 2712 times)

quickdtoo · « **on:** February 16, 2007, 06:50:48 AM »

I contacted H&R about the 45 Carbine today, they're shooting for the end of March. $:-\$

Sorry Mc, it's gonna be a while longer.

Tim

James B · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2007, 09:49:00 AM »

Does that include the accessory barrels?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2007, 10:55:41 AM »

No, the complete rifles may be available the end of March, accessory barrels won't be available to until later, as usual.

Tim

DakotaElkSlayer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2007, 04:01:08 PM »

Correct me if I am wrong, but shouldn't that carbine be able to easily handle full throttle Ruger loads??? Any reason why it wouldn't be able to throw hardcast well?

Jim

James B · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2007, 08:54:47 AM »

It sure should handle those loads. I was at the local gun shop yesterday and had them order me one.

Haywire Haywood · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2007, 11:31:33 AM »

I'm sure it will handle the pressure, but real question is... Are the barrel dimensions going to be suitable for cast? Is going to be overbore with a tight chamber like the 38-55 is cursed with? If they do it right, it will be a heck of a good 50 yd southern Whitetail thumper.

Ian

DakotaElkSlayer · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2007, 03:58:52 PM »

Quote from: Haywire Haywood on February 26, 2007, 11:31:33 AM

I'm sure it will handle the pressure, but real question is... Are the barrel dimensions going to be suitable for cast? Is going to be overbore with a tight chamber like the 38-55 is cursed with? If they do it right, it will be a heck of a good 50 yd southern Whitetail thumper.

Ian

Ian,
If they do it right, you should be able to add 100yds. to that 50yds. you mentioned!

Jim

Haywire Haywood · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2007, 02:32:33 PM »

150yds with a 45LC? That's just a bit optimistic isn't it? I might stretch it to 100yds, but only with an ideal standing broadside shot. To each his own I suppose.

Ian

Is64.8 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2007, 04:58:22 AM »

A good bullet should punch straight through at 150 yds. A REALLY good bullet should punch through both shoulders at that distance.

I shoot 250gr Hornady XTPs over 1300fps and 300gr XTPs near 1200fps from a 6" barrelled revolver.

From a 20" barrel, at 150yds, the 300gr should still be well over 1000fps.

I am certianly no expert on ballistics, but I have significant experience deer hunting(killing). I believe that if you can hit it correctly at 150yds with a very warm .45 Colt load with a good bullet, you can kill it. The important thing is whether you can hit the vitals.

Blackthorne45 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2007, 05:24:44 PM »

I just found out today that the Handi is available in .45LC [picked up a catalog at the local toy store.]
Can anyone tell me what the MSRP of these is?
I've been wanting something like this for a while to go with my Ruger Blhk in .45lc.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2007, 05:57:26 PM »

MSRP is about $440, retail is $325-$350, about the same as the .45-70 BC.

Tim

http://rrarms.com/catalog.php?prod=GCR45LC

Redhawk45 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2007, 03:55:38 AM »

They are out. My favorite gunshop has one. Their is one on gunbroker right now.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2007, 05:42:30 AM »

Thanks Redhawk45!

Tim

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=66964567

xhare · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2007, 11:33:07 AM »

Got to see one today. I am travelling in Eastern KY and went to a store I had not been to before. Their prices were a bit high, regular Handi 270 for about $279, and the 45 colt was $449 there. To much for me. I suspect other stores will have them fore less. Otherwise I liked it. I like the straight grip stock in particular. I would not mind a model with regular blueing, and in 44 mag with proper bore size. Barrel is tapped for a scope like regular Handi's are.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2007, 12:12:36 PM »

I suspected it would be D&Td just like all the rest of the rifle barrels!!

That shop is selling for MSRP, guess they feel the need to make as much as they can to stay in business but they'd better be willing to dicker on the final price. $:-\$

Thanks for the report!!

Tim

quickdtoo · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2007, 02:47:19 PM »

Accessory barrels are shipping!

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/smf/index.php/topic,114319.0.html

Shawnee Gene · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2007, 04:06:18 AM »

;DIt is Here!!! My 45LC Carbine arrived this morning on the truck from Zanders. It sure is a beaut! It is drilled and tapped. Our shop is selling at $389.99 retail. All I have to do now is pay for it!

Haywire Haywood · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2007, 01:39:39 PM »

Anyone have the bore/groove and chamber measurements yet?

Ian

quickdtoo · « **Reply #18 on:** March 22, 2007, 07:06:18 AM »

Here's a first impression on the 45 Colt Carbine...

Tim

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/smf/index.php/topic,115072.0.html

James B · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2007, 05:05:56 PM »

I have one on standing order at the local gun shop. They are supposed to get me one as soon as their suppliers get one in.

Country Boy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2007, 07:42:32 AM »

Could a person get a carbine stock and put it on a regular hani-rifle ? or is there some gunsmithing or design problem.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2007, 08:07:42 AM »

ALL stocks, except the 10ga and 12ga slug guns, fit all frames, they can be ordered direct from H&R, the BC stock set is about $140 shipped.

Tim