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Offline speedrackin99

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handi /.280
« on: June 29, 2013, 01:34:57 AM »
Anyone have one thinkin real hard about a barrel or a complete gun .......just not sure which way to go . any comments greatly appreciated.
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Re: handi /.280
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2013, 02:25:16 AM »
Personally I prefer the 7mm-08. but that's just me.  A friend and neighbor has a Handi .280.  He couldn't get it to group.  We went through it and found the scope base was loose.  Now it's a tack driver.  If I were looking for something like that, I wouldn't hesitate to get a Handi .280.  It's a nice rifle in a nice caliber.

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Re: handi /.280
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2013, 02:55:13 AM »
I have a 7mm08 ive glanced at the ballistics alot of both ...... they are SOOOOOO close . the 24 inch barrel is what intrigues me . One more ? are there any aftermarket barrels available for handis . other than the factory type ....i would like to put together a 24/26 fluted and ported handi ,not sure what caliber .
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Re: handi /.280
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2013, 03:29:11 AM »
The 280 Handi and Ultras have 26" barrels, no aftermarket barrels are available, although stubbed barrels can be had for about $350. Mine shot fine as a 280, had it rechambered to improved.

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