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Offline SlimPigguns

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Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« on: December 18, 2007, 02:57:38 AM »
I am looking at an older .44M Shikari. I have read a few negative comments regarding older .44s accuracy, and would like to know if it applies to older Shikaris. - Pete
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2007, 03:14:11 AM »
The older .44 Mag Handi's suffered from a .432 overbore.  The newer ones are supposed to be closer to the normal .429 bore.  I would guess the same machine did both the Shikari and the Handi but do not know for sure.
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2007, 03:23:25 AM »
I can't comment directly on the .44 mag, but my Shakari 45/70 has much deeper grooves than current production 45/70s. It is easy enough to slug the bore and that is the only way to really know what you have.
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2007, 06:04:48 AM »
Welcome Slim!! The Shikaris had good bores, I wouldn't hesitate on them, they were made by the original H&R, it's the NEF barrels that are the problem, until this year's production. But be aware there's no service available for them at H&R and they won't fit barrels to them. :(

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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2007, 04:20:59 PM »
Thanks for the replies, I think i will wait for a 45/70 - Pete
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2007, 03:05:01 AM »
Hello Slim.  Welcome!

I forwarded a Personal Message (PM).    ;)
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2007, 04:11:47 PM »
Hi Evoc, have sent a reply - Pete
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2007, 01:14:33 PM »
Got it, Pete.

Thanks very much for the info.   

Merry Christmas.   :)
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2007, 01:21:53 PM »
Ho - HO - HO  Joe, is there a Shikari in your future? I had thought about it and if finances were better I would have been inquiring myself...Merry Christmas buddy, to you and your wife....<><....:)
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2007, 10:04:15 PM »
Thank you Andy,

Merry Christmas to you and yours, as well.   :D

Slim was very kind in sending me all the info I needed to obtain the Shakari.  However, Its located in Queensland, Australia.   :o  :D

Think I'll wait for one a tad closer.    ;)

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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2007, 01:10:47 AM »
Hmmm, that is a long drive :o....Merry Christmas buddy....<><....:)
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2007, 01:37:05 AM »
Buy it Slim, you won't be disappointed. ;)

Best I've done so far with mine is about 1.5" @ 50m. This is with a peep site off a rest.

Is it at Cleavers?
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2007, 03:03:08 AM »
No, its at the Open Range, Toowoomba. Its tempting, I like the straight grip stock, but I'm not keen on the foreend with ram rod . I'll wait for a 45/70. Web site is www.theopenrange.com.au. - Pete
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2007, 12:11:48 AM »
Slim, thanks for the link. Get the Shikari, then complement it with a 45/70 in the safe too!  ;D
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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2008, 03:49:04 AM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on December 18, 2007, 06:04:48 AM
Welcome Slim!! The Shikaris had good bores, I wouldn't hesitate on them, they were made by the original H&R, it's the NEF barrels that are the problem, until this year's production. But be aware there's no service available for them at H&R and they won't fit barrels to them. :(

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Re: Shikari .44Mag accuracy
« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2008, 01:50:10 PM »
Thanks for the bump Slim!!

 Good info in here!!!

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