Author Topic: 348 win handi / ultra conversion (Read 537 times)

Ct Kid · « **on:** November 20, 2004, 03:16:56 PM »

Was reading this site within the last two weeks and read about somebody that bought a handi or ultra converted into a 348 win.(barrel replacement) Was wondering if anybody on this site knows of this post. Looking for info . Thanks

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2004, 03:28:01 PM »

That particular poster was in fact trying to "steal" free advertising. Whether it was for himself or the smith is a bit hard to discern. There are indications they are in fact one and the same. But it might have been a plant trying to steal the free advertising since that particular smith cannot buy it here.

My advice to you would be to save your money for reputable companies.

marv · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2004, 03:28:36 PM »

Ct Kid Isaw the Post and passed it by, went back later to read more,
could not find it don't know what happened. you find out some thing let me know, I want to know Smith that did the work Marv/

marv · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2004, 03:49:35 PM »

Thanks Gray Beard you Just problem Marv.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2004, 02:33:01 AM »

I have wanted a .348 Winchester Handi for a while now (along with some other calibers). After some research I do not think I would get hooked up with the gunsmith that did the work spoken of in that earlier questionable post which was deleted by GB. l do have a great local gunsmith and a little cursory study has pointed me in the direction of a Badger barrel with a custom or scavaged barrel lug and forearm lug attached. Of course this is when I could afford it which might be never at the rate I have been going lately....<><....

Ct Kid · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2004, 05:19:54 AM »

Thanks GB for the heads up on the post.Great idea for a handi project.

JPH45 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2004, 01:43:26 PM »

If one were not stuck on having to have a 348 chambered Handi, taking a 357 barrel and rechambering it to 356 or 358 Winchester will give the same practical ballistic performance and the benefit of a much better bullet selection. To boot there is no need for special barrels or special custom work.

MSP Ret · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2004, 02:07:58 PM »

.358 Winchester is a possibility but no thanks on the .356 :noway:, for some reason has never done anything for me.... That does sound as if it will have to be the way to go though, but if I do, it's going to be a .35 Remington!!!. Gotta love those classic calibers!!!...<><.... :grin: