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Offline stillborn

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I have the handi bug
« on: November 04, 2008, 04:19:02 PM »
My wife said I could get a new gun after the election.  I am really wanting to get a bull barrel handi in 223 Rem.  Is the accuracy pretty good out of the bull barrel?  I don't plan on shooting past 150 yards.  I will probably be shooting small Texas deer, and maybe a hog here and there.  Have yall been pretty happy with the .223 bull barrel?




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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2008, 04:33:44 PM »
I really like my 24" bull barreled Ultra, it shoots well under 1" 100yd groups with the 45gr Winchester White box ammo.  ;D

Tim

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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2008, 04:41:58 PM »
Nice work!  What shoots better in the new Handis, lighter weight or heavy weight bullets?  Is there a big gap in accuracy between the regular bull barrel and the Ultra Hunter line?  How is the price gap between the two?


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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2008, 04:52:49 PM »
There is no known cure for the handi-bug.
However, multiple purchases of barrels and complete
rifles makes you feel better!

At least, temporarily! Hah!  ;)

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Barrel wish List: 22 Hornet, 7-08, 30-30, 357 Mag, 45 Long Colt for starters.   Oh, and 35 Whelen too!
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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2008, 04:54:39 PM »
Bull barrels tend to be more accurate, particularly after the barrel gets warm. Current production barrels have a 1:9" twist that will normally shoot heavier bullets than my older 1:12", but that's not written in stone, you'll just have to try different ammo to learn what it likes. The only way to know what the twist rate of any H&R 223 made between 2005 and 2006 is to check it with a rod as described in the FAQs under the twist rates, anything made in 2007 on should be 1:9", but that's probably not written in stone either, H&R doesn't even know!! I'd start with 55gr bullets, they should shoot good in both, but you'll want something heavier for deer/hogs, like the Win Power Point 64gr.

There's a couple threads down the page on selling prices, I won't go over them again.

Tim
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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2008, 04:57:05 PM »
As stated in my thread I started a while ago, and just bumped...

I was knocking out staples from my target at 50yrds with single shots, and just over 1/4" groups of 5 on sunday.

Am I happy with my .223 handi?  YES..

.223rem bull fluted w/BSA sweet .223 6-18x40

As for price.. I paid $182.95 for a used 22" bull .243 handi with cammo laminate monte carlo stock, add an additional $142 for the 24" bull flute shipped to my door.
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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2008, 03:43:00 PM »
They need to make a magic .223 handi barrel that will shoot everything perfectly.  That would make it a lot easier on me.


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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2008, 02:49:52 AM »
Ultra 223 @ 200 yds. Yes the accuracy is good out of a bull barrel. ;D


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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2008, 11:32:08 AM »
Have yall had much luck with used Handis?

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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2008, 11:36:21 AM »
Yup, about half of mine were used, now almost all of em are used!!  ;)

Tim

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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2008, 02:14:46 PM »
Have yall had much luck with used Handis?

I have two that aren't pleasing me.  Both new out of the box.  The ones bought used or pieced together used are all shooting.  The new ones that aren't where I want them now isn't their fault, it is mine for not getting it done.  They will shoot along with the rest of them.  To answer your question more directly, I can't see a difference between a new or used Handi, except you can probably buy two used for one new.  I like to do that. ;) ;)
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Re: I have the handi bug
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2008, 06:38:24 PM »
I love my 223 bb fun and cheap to shoot, the kids also like shooting it.( they fight over who get to shoot it first)