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Offline RangerJ

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I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« on: December 11, 2009, 04:00:04 PM »
Well I was at my local gun shop today just looking around and not expecting to buy anything, but we all know how that goes.  ::) There sitting on the were several lonely little Handi rifles. #1 a 2007 model Target Classic in 38-55 for $200.............its sittin in the safe right now  ;D along with my other Target Classic. #2 A used 30-30 handi rifle which I have been looking for for quite some time now. Well asked what they were asking for it. The guy said well the tag says $175 but how about $150. I didnt even hesitate and said sounds good.  ;D They had several other Handis on the rack also. Hopefully after Christmas I may be able to score another good deal.

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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2009, 04:05:56 PM »
Sounds like you already have Christmas at your house.  Great buy on the 38-55 and good buy on the 30-30.  Now, how close to Montana is that little shop? ::)  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?

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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2009, 04:08:30 PM »
Sounds like you already have Christmas at your house.  Great buy on the 38-55 and good buy on the 30-30.  Now, how close to Montana is that little shop? ::)  DP

About 2400 miles  :D

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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2009, 04:12:28 PM »
Dang, ain't got that many free air miles. :(  Enjoy the new additions to your family.  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?

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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2009, 04:16:20 PM »
Wish I'd stumble across deals like that at my local FFL. I ask about any used Handis every time I go in there, but the Handi owners appear to be hanging on to what they've got around here. Congrats on some great buys!
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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2009, 06:31:03 PM »
Well, I am about 2000 miles from parts of Montana, so maybe I an only 400 miles away.............. If you decide you would like your money back for the 38/55 , I can certainly help you........
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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2009, 01:55:50 AM »
Used Handi's seem to command a bit higher price in the shops that I have checked around here as well.  The cheapest I have seen is $200 and that was for a sportster.

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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2009, 12:04:03 PM »
If i remember right the highest price he had on an H&R was $340 and that was for a new Buffalo Classic.

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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2009, 12:30:08 PM »
There's a shop here that still has a 38-55 or did 3 weeks ago, they have 300.00 on it new.  I still haven't worked with mine much yet so need to have 2 :-[.  DP
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Handi's:22Shot, 22LR, 2-22Mag, 22Hornet, 5-223, 2-357Max, 44 mag, 2-45LC, 7-30 Waters, 7mm-08, 280, 25-06, 30-30, 30-30AI, 444Marlin, 45-70, AND 2-38-55s, 158 Topper 22 Hornet/20ga. combo;  Levers-Marlins:Two 357's, 44 mag, 4-30-30s, RC-Glenfields 36G-30A & XLR, 3-35 Rem, M-375, 2-444P's, 444SS, 308 MX, 338Marlin MXLR, 38-55 CB, 45-70 GS, XS7 22-250 and 7mm08;  BLR's:7mm08, 358Win;  Rossi: 3-357mag, 44mag, 2-454 Casull; Winchesters: 7-30 Waters, 45Colt Trapper; Bolt actions, too many;  22's, way too many.  Who says it's an addiction?

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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2009, 12:42:30 PM »
I'll give you $155 for that old 30-30 ;D Lucky find there. ;)

Take 2 aspirins and go back in the morning ::)

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Re: I need help..........Got bit by the Handi bug today
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2009, 12:48:13 PM »
I'll give you $155 for that old 30-30 ;D Lucky find there. ;)

Take 2 aspirins and go back in the morning ::)

If the ole lady finds out I'll need to have more than 2 asprin.  :D Naw she doesnt care so long as I make sure the bills are paid.