Author Topic: First Handi (Read 1177 times)

pitman_mm · « **on:** March 03, 2009, 09:14:32 AM »

Just bought my first handi and first 45-70.

Got it off Gunbroker, sans scope, for 300. Not much more than a factory new price and this one has some custom work done on it. Cant wait to pick it up, should be a good hog gun.

Singleshotsam · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:20:27 AM »

Congrats! We'll need to see pics of your new baby when you get it!

Welcome to your new addiction!

pitman_mm · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:23:49 AM »

I got a couple pics off the auction, I will try to post them

pitman_mm · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:25:19 AM »

Another.

brennemanj83 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:30:47 AM »

That is a sweet looking Handi there.Whats the barrel length?Do you know who done the worK?That sure does look like it will make a fine Hog Rifle.

pitman_mm · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:31:42 AM »

Yea, Ruger Single Actions and now I think Handi's. Already thinking about the next one, maybe a 223 ultra or maybe a 243 youth for the kids or maybe a 357 mag, damn too many choices.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:44:57 AM »

Congrats, that looks familiar, like one of those ccoorreeyy had done, but I don't think his had the brake, it was short and fluted tho, IIRC.

Tim

michaelt454 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2009, 09:51:18 AM »

Nice rifle there Pittman, and welcome to the club. We can't wait to see how she shoots for you. I know that you'll love it, if not let me know, I've been wantin' a 45-70.

Welcome again, Michael T.

Buster95 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2009, 10:47:30 AM »

Great handis Pittman

Troyboy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2009, 11:51:55 AM »

Great looking gun. If i had of seen it would have been a gotta get. Really like that custom work.

pitman_mm · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2009, 05:53:10 AM »

Quote from: Troyboy on March 03, 2009, 11:51:55 AM

Great looking gun. If i had of seen it would have been a gotta get. Really like that custom work.

Thanks guy's. I was the only bidder, thought for sure someone was gonna out bid me at the last moment. Now I just need to decide if I want a peep sight, low power scope, or red dot. It will be a hog gun with shots from up close out to maybe 100 yards, what would you all suggest.

michaelt454 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2009, 06:31:31 AM »

You should consider XS sights ghost ring sights. I love mine on my 500 hog buster. Go here to see pics. They are some of the fastest sights I've ever used. handi.http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,163529.msg1098737081.html#msg1098737081

Their website is also very helpfu.www.xssights.com

Singleshotsam · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2009, 09:24:40 AM »

Sweet rig!

pitman_mm · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2009, 06:39:51 PM »

Finaly got out to shoot my new toy, 2 fulltime jobs don't leave much time to play.

Shoots great but kicks like a mule, need to work on that. The muzzle brake tames the recoil well but is some damd loud I did most my shooting without it. I am going to put a peep sight and MRR on it and go hunting.

Swampman · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2009, 12:38:47 AM »

The .45-70 is the best IMO. Cool looking rifle.

Stick with the Remington 405 grain factory loads or the equivelent. No recoil.

myarmor · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2009, 03:55:42 AM »

NICE...... I am curious as to what this little guy weighs in at?

-Aaron

PHATINJUN · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2009, 05:06:01 AM »

I had a 22"45/70 with a brake on it tried for a yr to get used to the BOOM!! finally sold it. Nice looking flute job. I think Corrreys was a slug gun. Make sure you wear protection. Ain't much louder than a 45/70 with a full load and a brake . Nice looking gun though. Kurt

myarmor · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2009, 05:44:33 AM »

Thats what I am saying, the flutes look excellent. Would be nice to know who did them...

-Aaron

pitman_mm · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2009, 09:51:52 AM »

Quote from: Swampman on April 06, 2009, 12:38:47 AM

Stick with the Remington 405 grain factory loads or the equivelent. No recoil.

Was useing 300gr at about 1880, you knew when you dropped the hammer.

I don't know who did the work but it's pretty nice and the trigger is great. Oh yea the shipping weight was 6 pounds, with the box and all.

Swampman · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:08:10 AM »

I'd like to have one cut to the shortest legal length and fluted like that. Rifle style MagnaPorting would reduce the felt recoil without the excessive noise. The 300 grainers always seem to recoil worse to me.

ccoorreeyy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2009, 01:19:44 PM »

Quote from: quickdtoo on March 03, 2009, 09:44:57 AM

Congrats, that looks familiar, like one of those ccoorreeyy had done, but I don't think his had the brake, it was short and fluted tho, IIRC.

Tim

Not one of mine but I like it. I did have a shorty 45/70 but it was not fluted or braked.

ccoorreeyy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2009, 01:23:05 PM »

Quote from: PHATINJUN on April 06, 2009, 05:06:01 AM

I had a 22"45/70 with a brake on it tried for a yr to get used to the BOOM!! finally sold it. Nice looking flute job. I think Corrreys was a slug gun. Make sure you wear protection. Ain't much louder than a 45/70 with a full load and a brake . Nice looking gun though. Kurt

Yep, had a couple of slug guns done.

and a 450

pitman_mm · « **Reply #22 on:** April 06, 2009, 01:46:09 PM »

Not one of mine but I like it. I did have a shorty 45/70 but it was not fluted or braked.

I like that straight stock. How well did it handle the recoil? Was thinking of something like that on mine.

ccoorreeyy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 06, 2009, 02:57:00 PM »

was fine untill I cut the stock down to min. overall legal length. Then it pounded my face hard.

pitman_mm · « **Reply #24 on:** April 09, 2009, 03:07:45 PM »

Just bought another Handi, a CR-45LC, cant wait for it to be shipped. Also picked up a neat little case, anyone seen one of these before?

Rustyinfla · « **Reply #25 on:** April 09, 2009, 03:59:06 PM »

Nice lookin case

wreckhog · « **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2009, 04:17:36 PM »

Hey I bid on that auction.

Dweezil · « **Reply #27 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:16:03 AM »

Quote from: pitman_mm on April 05, 2009, 06:39:51 PM

Finaly got out to shoot my new toy, 2 fulltime jobs don't leave much time to play. Shoots great but kicks like a mule, need to work on that. The muzzle brake tames the recoil well but is some damd loud I did most my shooting without it. I am going to put a peep sight and MRR on it and go hunting.

Yeah...that. Hate most brakes. Shoulder bruises heal but hearing damage is permanent.