Author Topic: Our three straight stocked H&R's (Read 1580 times)

Joe S. · « **on:** February 23, 2013, 05:26:01 PM »

Picked up my 30-30 Handi today, got it home and swapped out the stocks for the Buff Classic set i picked up here. Thanks Oldsoldja! Took it to the place and test fired it with some OLD ammo i had on hand.

Snapped a few pocs while out and about. I'll upload those and post shortly.

Anyway, in the pic above is:
Top - Daughter's Topper 30-30 wearing a Nikon Prostaff 2-7x32.
Middle - My new 30-30 Handi with its new Buffalo Classic stockset. Soon to be wearing a Leupold 2-7x33 just as soon as i get unlazy and order the EGW rail.
Bottom - My 45 Colt Classic Carbine with Buffalo Classic sight set.

I love the H&R's I've been able to accumulate lately. I think the straight stocks make them look like classics.

Joe S. · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2013, 05:27:42 PM »

One other thing i had not noticed before today is the extra long forend of the BC bs the standard rifles. I guess to compensate for the longer barrels. I love the look and think a 16" barrel would REALLY set it off.

Joe S. · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2013, 05:31:20 PM »

Here she is with anniversary present from my wife, a Ruger Vaquero in 45acp. Yes i have a cool wife!

And with old cartridge. And old Winchester silver tip.
Probably shouldnt be shooting these. Ha

Doublebass73 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2013, 05:42:08 PM »

That's a nice family photo.

Ranger99 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2013, 05:58:06 PM »

jealous here. . . .

YRUpunting? · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2013, 06:09:11 PM »

Very nice.

Sure wish the straight stocks were more plentiful.

Ranger99 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2013, 06:30:02 PM »

they're made easy enough with elbow
grease and sandpaper, etc.
(i wrote easy- meaning not impossible)

Joe S. · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2013, 06:32:00 PM »

Only problem i have with that is i prefer the look of walnut of the birch or whatever it is in palet wood stocks.

Thanks yall.

Ranger99 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2013, 06:34:21 PM »

well . . . .they do look tasty- no
arguing with that.

lrrice · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2013, 06:51:58 PM »

Yep, gotta love them straight stocks they just look classier to me.

SEK_22Hornet · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:19:20 AM »

looks great! I like the Walnut stocks over the Pallet wood, laminated, or synthetic stocks - and love a good blue job with nice color case hardening. Do like the straight stocks - I have a Buffalo Carbine in 45LC.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:19:51 AM »

Yeah, the factory really missed a clue by not offering 'stock options' (the meaningful type!), especially on the traditional caliber rifles.
The good thing is it makes our 'semi-customs' that much better (nice bunch there).

elkslayer4x5 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2013, 05:29:37 AM »

Quote from: gcrank1 on February 24, 2013, 05:19:51 AM

Yeah, the factory really missed a clue by not offering 'stock options' (the meaningful type!), especially on the traditional caliber rifles.
The good thing is it makes our 'semi-customs' that much better (nice bunch there).

Lot of options for after market stocks, in Walnut and other nicely figured woods.

All it takes is time and sandpaper. LOL

Heck, I'd make you a set of what ever style of stock and forearm you'd like for the right trade.

Joe S. · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2013, 07:22:15 AM »

Quote from: gcrank1 on February 24, 2013, 05:19:51 AM

Yeah, the factory really missed a clue by not offering 'stock options' (the meaningful type!), especially on the traditional caliber rifles.
The good thing is it makes our 'semi-customs' that much better (nice bunch there).

i agree with the options!
Thanks for the compliment.

Quote from: elkslayer4x5 on February 24, 2013, 05:29:37 AM

Lot of options for after market stocks, in Walnut and other nicely figured woods. All it takes is time and sandpaper. LOL Heck, I'd make you a set of what ever style of stock and forearm you'd like for the right trade.

true but that can get costly. Nice factory offerings would make it a LOT more affordable!

flinthead · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2013, 09:00:36 AM »

Very sweet!

rfd · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2013, 01:08:03 PM »

really nice, joe!

cwlongshot · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2013, 01:24:00 PM »

They look great!!

I wish H&R used more Walnut of other stock designs. Ones with a higher monte carlo for good cheek weld with a scope.

CW

Joe S. · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2013, 03:09:08 PM »

I agree cw. They could really make those rifles look a lot nicer with nicer wood

theratdog · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2013, 03:39:33 PM »

those are real nice .what next buddy?

Joe S. · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2013, 03:58:58 PM »

I want a 35 Remington to bore out to 356 winchester. I think

slngblde · « **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2013, 06:31:18 PM »

Looks good Joe, you should have seen all the buffalo classics at the gun show today. I saw at least 5. Only reasonable priced nef/handi though was that nef 20 i bought. One of the b/c was $750... i asked him if that included the black hawk next to it.

craigster · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2013, 04:07:22 AM »

There's a BC stock for sale on GB.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=330161647

Rustyinfla · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2013, 07:26:19 AM »

Starting bid of $70 + $20 shipping just for the but stock.

oldsoldja · « **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2013, 11:25:34 AM »

very nice, they look like mine. I prefer the bc set on most.

nanuk-O-dah-Nort · « **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2013, 12:08:28 PM »

how well does the forearm from a BC fit the standard barrels of the Handi?

Joe S. · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2013, 12:15:05 PM »

Fit mine w/ no issue.