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Offline longdistance

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new guy new rifle
« on: March 31, 2007, 04:15:43 PM »
good evening been reading this web site for a couple weeks i like itdecided id sighn  on. like what i read and see.my newest rifle is a handy youth in 223 picked it up for 125.00 put a 3-9-40  shot it 18 times to day tryiny to zero it in.was useing pmc 55gr fmg .action opened 5 times on its own when fired. the guy i  purchased it from said he only fired it 15 times since buying it a year ago.i was a little disapionted.i did manage to get a 3 shot group in 4 inches at 100 yard resting on a pourch rail.any comment on action opening by itself or break in tips would be apreciated thanks.
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Re: new guy new rifle
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2007, 04:28:09 PM »
Make sure that you are closing the gun FIRMLY. These guns can be a little stiff sometimes and if you don't close them up firmly the latch engagement might not be enough to prevent the gun from opening. The FAQ has a section on "pop open". Do yourself a favor and read through all the FAQ, you will learn alot (trust me). You can learn alot from other members on the site so don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

PS   Welcome to the site   ;)

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Re: new guy new rifle
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2007, 03:12:33 AM »
Most new barrels need a break in period. Some will need as many as 100 rnds. fired thru them before the groups begin to tighten up.This is true with many brands of rifles not just handys. After the barrel smooths out you should be able to get 1 inch groups with just about any good brand of ammo.  OH, and a more suitable rest may help.
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Re: new guy new rifle
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2007, 04:38:45 AM »
also make sure there is no oil or grease on the barrel latch and the matching engagement notch in the barrel lug....<><.... :)
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Re: new guy new rifle
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2007, 09:15:22 AM »
Congrats on your rifle. And an excellent price too at $125.
As for the rest...what they said. Take your time, relax and read through FAQs. There is years of knowledge and experience stored up in there, and it keeps growing.
Oh and pick up a couple different boxes of ammo. See how they fly.


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Re: new guy new rifle
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2007, 07:43:14 AM »
Try lots of different ammo, use a few shots to foul it after cleaning.  I cleaned mine when I bought it shot about 20 rounds of assorted ammo and it started to tighten up. I was using a bipod and bags on the back end to support it.  I can cover 3 shots with a nickel on the current ammo and it does that every time I shoot it.  I cleaned it once after I found the current ammo and after a few fouling shots it is right back on where I like it. Congrats and good luck.  Oh yeah and what a great toy for $125, nice buy.
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