Accuracy Issues Addressed by Ilion?

[McLernon]

The new barrels supplied on Remmy/Marlin made Handies, are they better..................ie full depth rifling etc? The 45-70 is it cut rifling? What is the general impression of Handies as far a fit and finish since the ownership change............thinking of buying in again.

Mc

[quickdtoo]

Barrels have been made by Marlin since late 2006, they still are at least until later this year when the new Ilion barrel operation starts, they'll still be button rifled tho. My .444 and .45-70 shoot excellent, I haven't shot cast in the 45-70, but the .444 shoots the 355gr Beartooth very well.

Tim