Author Topic: How many? (Read 788 times)

Badnews Bob · « **on:** August 15, 2005, 10:15:01 AM »

Of us dedicated handi aholics are there visiting this sight? And how many came to GBs place just because of handi itus? Anybody know?

Norseman112 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2005, 10:50:12 AM »

Well to be honest I came here because I was looking for information on the handi rifle. This site was so informative, helpfull and the folks here not only did they help me, but to me they are just plain good people. I guess I just couldn't leave.

Norse

myarmor · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2005, 10:52:11 AM »

Quote from: Norseman112

Well to be honest I came here because I was looking for information on the handi rifle. This site was so informative, helpfull and the folks here not only did they help me, but to me they are just plain good people. I guess I just couldn't leave.

Norse

Diddo that. Same here.

Varminter · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2005, 10:59:44 AM »

I joined way before i became a handi-holic. The site was recommended by my cousin Chris. I really started using the board when i purchased my first handi. I just couldn't leave. There is a wealth of info here, and really fine people too.

BoneDigger · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2005, 11:03:56 AM »

When I was considering purchasing a handi-rifle I did a Google search and came up with this site. As the people above said, it has been indespinsable for information. The folks here are the best!

Todd

hellacatcher · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2005, 12:40:31 PM »

I came here when the old H&R form shut down. I did go there in order to futher my addiction not to cure it.

GrampaMike · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2005, 06:24:14 AM »

I had "Handi-Holic-Itis" before I came here (at the time I didn't what the disease was called). Until I found this place I thought I was the only one that had this disease. I stayed because I now know that I am not the only one, and the guys are great.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2005, 06:32:21 AM »

Heck...most folks when they pick up a Handi become addicts...and don't realize it :-D ..I was anyways...and came here to roost just before the final demise of H&R talk.as a-lot of us did.....Then when Greybeard decided to make us our own forum...that sealed the deal for where I call home... and it just keeps getting better all the time...

Mac

mitchell · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2005, 03:48:20 PM »

Quote from: hellacatcher

I came here when the old H&R form shut down. I did go there in order to futher my addiction not to cure it.

+1 i also am here to further it not cure it

ogo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2005, 04:02:52 PM »

Me 2***************ogo

stimpylu32 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2005, 04:21:06 PM »

I came here to find some info for a load i was working up for one of may handguns.

Was also looking on some info on a good single shot varmitt rifle , low and behold i learned what a great rifle the H&R was .

Know i own 3 complete rifles and 5 extra barrels- you could say i'm hooked :eek: :eek:

FX4 10-8 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2005, 04:21:09 PM »

Bought my first handi and needed some info. Found this place and have to check in every time I’m on the computer. Thanks to all for the good advice and information.

Ditchdigger · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2005, 04:34:11 PM »

I came over from the old H@R site also,and the guy's were talking about how G.B. ran a tight ship over here,so here I am. :grin: :grin: Digger

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2005, 06:19:32 PM »

Yep I was bit awhile back on H&Rs site, some of the guys really worked hard to find everybody and steer us to Greybeards place. Works for me.

howard NZ · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2005, 11:21:14 PM »

I also came looking for info on Handis, info has been freely given and I reckon with most of you regulars I would happy to spend time hunting with or yakking and shooting with at the range, even though I live half a world away
Regards Howard.

Mitch in MI · « **Reply #15 on:** August 16, 2005, 11:43:28 PM »

I would not own a Handi if I hadn't stumbled upon the H&R talk forum. I think a lot of users there got lost when the forum was closed to posting. I know it took me a while to find Graybeard, I believe I found this place through a message on the Yahoo board. I think some H&R talkers never reconnected with the rest after H&R Talk/Marlin Talk went down.

warf73 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:19:41 AM »

I came to GB shortly after the other forum I frequented closed down one day.

This whole site is very nice/friendly and very informative.

I bought my first handy this year for the OK Pdog shoot.

I'm not a Handyholic sorry to say. I've been told if you admit you have a problem then your half way to the cure...well damit I don’t want to be cured. So I'm not a handyholic that’s my story and I'm sticking to it :grin:

Warf

ONE HOLE 4570 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:22:44 AM »

Had a 270 that I wanted as a backup inexpensive rifle, got a 223, 12ga & 4570 from H&R, had some grouping problems, searched found this sight got handiitis & now have more than my wife should know. Good thing they all kind of look alike except now I have diff stocks on most of them :eek:

Learned alot of good info

Duce · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:43:53 AM »

Folks: I was member no. 176 on the the old H&R/NEF board, just to give you a time frame. With some posters it was a rather rough and tumble place, was more than happy when I found GB and his up front guidelines.
My first NEF was a Tracker II, the second was a Ultra .223 24" barrel, it was down hill from there

. I found I really don't like Handi's that well really, even though I own half a dozen, yea I just hate'em. {Gotta keep telling myself that!!} It just seems that the nicest people own 'em and are more than willing to share their experience, knowledge, and are more interested in hunting and shooting rather than who has the biggest eeerrrrr.........gun?? :-D . Have A Good'un: <>< Duce:

poncaguy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:58:44 AM »

When I first came here, I had a bull barrel Rossi 223 ( still have it) Now I have 10 Handi's, just picked up my 204 fluted yesterday, had to pass on the 500 S&W, cash flow slow.I feel like I was adopted into a wonderful family, not many would take an old 64 year old gray beard like me, except Graybeard!

dodd3 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2005, 05:46:01 AM »

i came in to see wot it was all about, haven't looked back. good info but most of all grate bunch of guys thankyou one and all.
bernie :-D

GrampaMike · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2005, 09:14:05 AM »

There is no known cure. As far as I know the drug companies are not researching this disease (orphan class I think). So I am here to learn to live a long and fruitful life with this affliction. Besides I have ten dependents (various Handi rifles) in my family (and growing) that count on me for their care (cleaning and tuning) and feeding (ammo). So with everyones support I will continue to make it day-by-day.

Markus · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2005, 03:27:27 PM »

I too am a refugee from the old H&R site and honestly even though I missed the old board at first GBO is head and shoulders above above the old H&R Talk and all the others I've found since. I post mainly on the H&R shotgun forum but I read the CF forum daily. Since I've been reading the CF forum I've picked up a .357Mag, 45-70 and most recently a great 16.5" .223 barrel.Most of the best guys from the old sight showed up here pretty quick. I know this is a great place because my wife gives me grief every time she sees me looking at it. I turned to the net in the 1st place because out of all the guys I know that hunt no one else uses an H&R any more and I needed some one to talk to about it.

Nuttinbutchunks · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2005, 05:38:00 PM »

Count me in on that. My brother in law pointed it out to me. Been here ever since. :grin: