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Offline Swampman

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A Couple of New Handis
« on: September 06, 2008, 06:48:01 AM »
This one started out as a .243/20 gauge Youth Combo.  After some scrounging on eBay and in the classifieds, it's now a .45-70 with an Ultra stock and a Nikon Prostaff 2-7X32 in some vintage Elpaso, TX made Weaver Tip-offs from the junk box.  These rings aren't pretty, or easy to use but they sure are hell for strong.  The Nikons Prostaffs have lots of eye relief like a Leupold, but they are bright like a Bushnell.



This is one of the new SB1 .357s.  I was going to put a wood stock on it, but I liked the way the new styled synthetic stock looked and felt so much I decided to keep it.  The scope and rings came off my Remington 700 package gun.  I'm pretty sure it's Simmons 3-9X40.


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Re: A Couple of New Handis
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2008, 06:50:39 AM »
Both great looking guns :D!!! Congrats!
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Re: A Couple of New Handis
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2008, 08:05:37 AM »
Nice looking guns Swampman!!

How does that .357 shoot??
My local dealer has a couple of them and I've been thinking about getting one.

I also like the look and feel of the new synthetics.

That 45-70 is quite a looker too and we all know how those things shoot!! ;D


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Re: A Couple of New Handis
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2008, 08:10:30 AM »
I just got these 2 put together this week, and I have to drive an hour (nearest range) to shoot.
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Re: A Couple of New Handis
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2008, 08:40:04 AM »
Quote from: Swampman on September 06, 2008, 08:10:30 AM
I have to drive an hour (nearest range) to shoot.

That figures don't it!! ::)
At least the gas prices are coming down (a little).

Post a report when you can.



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Re: A Couple of New Handis
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2008, 09:17:06 AM »
Look good!!

 I also like the synthetic look... That is until I put it in my hands and it feels "thin" "plastic" and "cheap" and I take them back off!! :o ::)

I have such an itch for a SS Handi I can taste it. I know that's a nickle rec but it sure looks good!!

 Good Job Swampy!!

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Re: A Couple of New Handis
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2008, 11:29:46 AM »
Swampman,

Nice looking rig!

I'm a big fan of the ProStaff scopes as well.

In fact as of yesterday's mail, I now have three of them!   ;D
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