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Offline Bamacountryboy

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Just got my First handi
« on: July 23, 2011, 07:38:49 PM »
Picked up a handi in 223 today .I tried some once fired brass in it and it would'textract the brass and it was a tight fit going in . Will have to try some fresh ammo.
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Re: Just got my First handi
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2011, 08:35:22 PM »
Was the ammo originally fired in that Handi or another gun? If it was fired in another gun you'll need to full length size it.
I've had a bunch of 223 Handi's and they've all been good shooters. My latest 223 has the 1 in 9 twist barrel and is topped with a Redfield 2-7.
Is yours a 1 in 12 or 1 in 9 barrel? What do you plan on using it for? Tell us more! ;D
Ohhhh... and welcome to the obsession. ;) ;D
 
 
 
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Re: Just got my First handi
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2011, 09:29:02 PM »
Not sure if it is the 1:9 or the 1:12 it was made in 08 by the prefix .Hoping to use it as a 300 to 500 yard gun but willhave to see what happens
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Re: Just got my First handi
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2011, 09:42:40 PM »
Welcome! Anything made 2007 or later will be 1:9", full length size fired brass before loading and you won't have any problems.  ;)

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Re: Just got my First handi
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2011, 03:19:40 AM »
welcome to the addiction! as mentioned before for other calibers as well as the 223' it may just a simple polishing of the chamber if the full size resizing doesnt solve your problem.
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Re: Just got my First handi
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2011, 05:01:09 AM »
It might be your first but definately will not be your last
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