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.356 Win Handi Rifle
« on: December 02, 2011, 12:11:07 PM »
I got my new .356 Win stubbed barrel today. It's a straight .850" diameter 20" stainless barrel and has the shiniest, smoothest bore and chamber I have ever seen. Rifle with scope weighs 7lbs 12oz. The custom scope base has been modified for 8-40 screws and the forend is glass and pillar bedded. I have loads prepared for testing but just hope the weather will cooperate enough this weekend to get out and shoot some.  Since the donor barrel is a bit older and somewhat worn (especially from machining) I plan to Duracoat it and the barrel in matte black to match the receiver.







Range Report- coming soon...




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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2011, 12:35:48 PM »
Very nice!!


Congratulations
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2011, 12:42:13 PM »
Nice looking rig. That thing is a twin to my .357 Max (other than I have Laminated stocks on mine).  ;) ;D
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2011, 12:42:16 PM »
NICE!  8)
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2011, 12:45:02 PM »
Very nice, Dinny!  ;)

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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2011, 01:21:42 PM »
 Dinny
 
 Thats to purdy to be shooten.
 
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2011, 01:35:05 PM »
That stock doesn't look like pallet wood!  Very nice.  Thanks for posting it.
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2011, 02:16:12 PM »
Quote from: rdlange on December 02, 2011, 01:35:05 PM
That stock doesn't look like pallet wood!  Very nice.  Thanks for posting it.


That's some nice TDC wood from BB. ;)


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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2011, 02:18:41 PM »
Looks very good! Post more pictures after you Duracoat it. It looks good just the way it is, but the Duracoat should make it better. I am very curious how it preforms - so keep us posted.

BTW: the case is too long for Indiana whitetails, even next year ::)

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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2011, 02:22:17 PM »
Looks great Dinny!!
 
Did you get my PM with 358 loads?
 
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2011, 02:40:31 PM »
Sweet!  Nuff said.
 
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2011, 02:43:17 PM »
Quote from: cwlongshot on December 02, 2011, 02:22:17 PM
Did you get my PM with 358 loads?


I don't recall getting one. We did have some discussions about favorite bullets but I think that was in the open forum. ???


Quote from: LaOtto222 on December 02, 2011, 02:18:41 PM
BTW: the case is too long for Indiana whitetails, even next year ::)


No problem! I still have a few Maxis, 45LC, 44 Mag and ,and, and other guns to use in IN next year. ;)


Quote from: Lon371 on December 02, 2011, 01:21:42 PM
Thats to purdy to be shooten.


If I were a betting man, I would bet it shoots just as good as it looks. ;)




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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2011, 02:52:29 PM »
I have one of those "to purdy to shoot"  firearms.


It reminds me of having a girl friend who was too pretty to .....uh....never mind.


........anyway there isn't a lot of point in having one if you don't use it.
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2011, 02:52:50 PM »
I think the file was too large...
 
Check the PM now. Its a direct link to the files in my photobucket account...
 
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2011, 03:01:28 PM »
Dinny,
 
Very nice! 8)   That furniture is in the high rent district now, I had it on a Tracker I slug gun. ::)   
 
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #15 on: December 02, 2011, 03:02:23 PM »
CW & GP,


I got it. ;) ;D




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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2011, 12:57:36 AM »
A really nice rifle and caliber Dinny.  Now you've created an itch I may just have to scratch one day ::)   I was talking to "Santa" about it, and her only comment was "This house is starting to look like a H&R annex".

Enjoy it Dinny,

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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2011, 02:20:09 AM »
Quote from: petemi on December 03, 2011, 12:57:36 AM
A really nice rifle and caliber Dinny.  Now you've created an itch I may just have to scratch one day ::)   I was talking to "Santa" about it, and her only comment was "This house is starting to look like a H&R annex".

Enjoy it Dinny,

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I have some data for you too Peter!

For the 32 WCF. ;)
I'll pm you when in on a real puter and send you a link. It's from a older shooting times about the time Marlin chambered the Classic for the caliber.

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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2011, 08:22:01 AM »
Quote from: petemi on December 03, 2011, 12:57:36 AM
A really nice rifle and caliber Dinny.  Now you've created an itch I may just have to scratch one day ::)   I was talking to "Santa" about it, and her only comment was "This house is starting to look like a H&R annex".
Enjoy it Dinny,
Pete


Pete,
  Maybe it would be easier to convince Santa of a rechamber rather than a new barrel. ;)  Inside 250yds the .356/.358 is real hard to beat! Considering the critters you have up there in "Da UP", I bet it would do real well for you.


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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #19 on: December 03, 2011, 11:37:51 AM »
CW, thanks for the info.  It's appreciated.  I've got an itch for that Marlin 1894CL too ::)  I saw one  on line for 6 something like new with some custom features including a full length magazine.  I came real close on that one.

Dinny, it sure would handle anything around here, but at the rate I'm not getting deer, It's not really a needed commodity.  But then, is there really any "need" after a 12 ga. and a .30 caliber??

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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2011, 02:50:48 AM »
Very Nice rifle Dinny
I am sure you deserve it  ;D
I will also bet it shoots as well as it looks!
Let us know how it handles the 220gr bullets please
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2011, 05:58:18 AM »
Mighty purdy rifle you got there, Denny!  I kinda like that two-tone look and that wood is NICE!  DP
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #22 on: December 04, 2011, 06:08:21 AM »
Great looking rifle Dinny. I like the two-tone effect of the blue receiver area and the SS barrel. I looks like my .45 ACP handi barrel in that respect. Keep us posted as you get to shoot it and put it through it's paces. And that wood is great looking!!...<><....:)
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2011, 12:07:19 PM »
Hi Denny
What is the twist in your new toy?  G66
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2011, 12:17:34 PM »
Quote from: gunther66 on December 04, 2011, 12:07:19 PM
Hi Denny
What is the twist in your new toy?  G66


1:14" How's yours shooting?




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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #25 on: December 04, 2011, 04:30:56 PM »
I have only fired my .356 one round since Irene visited. Had a 7 pt eastern count in the scope sight.I'm eating venison sausage each morning. shot was 114 long steps offhand.200 gr hornady devistated the spine.
I do hope to get in some range time soon.
My favorites are the .356 and the 22K hornet.
Good luck with yours. I know you will be satisfied with it
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Re: .356 Win Handi Rifle
« Reply #26 on: December 04, 2011, 05:12:42 PM »
Quote from: gunther66 on December 04, 2011, 04:30:56 PM
My favorites are the .356 and the 22K hornet.


Great minds think alike! I already have the wheels spinning on a K-Hornet. This one will be a rechamber though.  ;)




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