Author Topic: My Handi is a POS... RIGHT...! (Read 1543 times)

rdlange · « **on:** September 06, 2012, 09:23:03 AM »

Went to the range. Got some little smiles at my gun. Sighted in my new 4x Leupold Compact on my favorite 30-30 @ 50yds. Out to 100yds. Shot 5...

Held up the back of my target to a guy looking at me. He had a VERY nice looking SS bolt gun with huge scope and a brake. He just turned away.

I came home.

gomerdog · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2012, 10:10:22 AM »

Nice! I think you're set for deer season.

Nice lookin' wood BTW.

hoytcanon · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2012, 10:17:40 AM »

Sweet shooting... I love shuttin' up the "nay sayers!" Are you using factory loads or reloads? What's ur recipe???

8uck5nort · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2012, 10:36:58 AM »

Hey a five leaf clover! That must bring ya extra special luck!

Fred243 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2012, 10:42:57 AM »

Very nice ! I have a new Handi 30-30 I have yet to shoot. It's getting it's forend pillar and glass bedded right now and when it gets back I going to put a XS Ghost Ring on it and head fro the range.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2012, 10:46:58 AM »

Way to go, good shootin!!

I've not shot a 5-shot group with any of my 30-30 Handis, but I have shot a 3-shot group with factory 150gr Rems that was close to that, and a 3-shot group with my 30-30AI Handi that's right there with it, both with no special bedding or other work, just the normal tweaking making sure the forend fits just right, 30-30 Handis are hard to beat.

Tim

bikerbeans · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2012, 10:50:07 AM »

Nice shootin' Tom.
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BB

mechanic · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:03:20 AM »

Tom, you sure opened that group up. Next time breath a little more and see if you can tighten it up to one hole......great shooting by the way!

Ben

tjf76 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:31:57 AM »

Great shooting!
Have you done any mods ?

rdlange · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:36:10 AM »

I was using Winchester XX Power Point 150gr. Figured I'd use 'regular' factory ammo to sight it in. My hand loads are all 170gr I did for the Marlin also. I didn't try them; quit while I was ahead...

Yeah, I guess I'm being a bit prideful. Can't remember ever shooting this good before. Just became my favorite rifle. Good trigger too. Hunt Goddess must love me. Tomorrow I renew my license and get some more Power Points.

Oh, and I took the 45-70 yesterday, which shot OK for me. Trigger is not as good, but the Handi-grip stock really soaks up recoil. Maybe the thumbhole shape and better pad.

[edit] No real mods. I just added the Buff Carbine stock, QD rings and the Leupy scope I got local. It's an older ejector gun I got local also awhile back.

Thanks for the cheers. This is a fun vacation...!

[edit two] Do you think I'm set a little high for 100yds? Was hoping to be able to hit at 150.

hoytcanon · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2012, 12:00:06 PM »

"Do you think I'm set a little high for 100yds? Was hoping to be able to hit at 150."

You look to be about 2.5" high at 100 yards... With that load a zero of 175 yards will put you 2.3" high at 100 yards, 1.3" high at 150 yards and 2" low at 200 yards... which makes it a bonified "dead-hold" deer gun from 0-200 yards (that is with a scope 1.5" over the bore)... so you might want to lower your POI a half inch at 100 yards... that is the way I would go with it anyway.

Ranger99 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2012, 12:14:11 PM »

great! ! !

wish i could have been there to see
some pasty faces

done similar with a scoped contender-
"yer not gonna shoot that pistol on
the rifle range are ya??!!??"

nice rifle- have to say i'm jealous

cwlongshot · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2012, 12:40:13 PM »

Looks GREAT!!!

CW

Rodland · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2012, 03:23:56 PM »

Well I just blew that picture up so I could see it better and I must say, "That is an awful ragged hole." Might improve if ya hold your breath and squeeeeze the trigger.

Na,just kiddin, ain't nutin wrong with that shootin.

I am one of the few that doesn't have a 30-30 in Handi form, but I am looking.

OldSchoolRanger · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2012, 05:33:34 PM »

Quote from: rdlange on September 06, 2012, 09:23:03 AM

Went to the range. Got some little smiles at my gun. Sighted in my new 4x Leupold Compact on my favorite 30-30 @ 50yds. Out to 100yds. Shot 5...

Held up the back of my target to a guy looking at me. He had a VERY nice looking SS bolt gun with huge scope and a brake. He just turned away.

I came home.

You shoulda started complaining that all the bullets didn't go into the same hole, that woulda learned him. Great shooting!

surehuntsalot · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2012, 01:16:56 PM »

nothing wrong with that
congrats

demented · « **Reply #16 on:** September 09, 2012, 01:46:40 PM »

Mine doesn't do as well but since I will probably never shoot it at anything smaller than a deer out to 200 yards, the 1.5" it shoots suits me. I never played with loads, seating depth or anything so if how mine shoots is sub-par, its my fault.

Rotten RJ · « **Reply #17 on:** September 09, 2012, 04:08:38 PM »

P.O.S.= Positivly Outstanding Shooter

RJ

Rustyinfla · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2012, 07:08:34 PM »

Nice group and nice lookin rifle too. I really like that fore arm.

tturner53 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 09, 2012, 07:17:20 PM »

I wouldn't change a thing. You're ready. Funny how it tickles some of us to get such good results from such under respected gear. I have a beautiful CZ 550 FS that is old school gorgeous, bluing, fit, finish. Sweet Turkish walnut full stock and 20" barrel. Shoots like you'd want it to. Saved for a year to get it. I hardly ever play with it! Always messing with either Handis or some old beater I got for $100. Go figure. Anyway, that's some hard holding there, my friend. Well done.

michael30.06 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 09, 2012, 07:56:15 PM »

I love your work.
Next time try to get a photo of the watchers faces!

LONGTOM · « **Reply #21 on:** September 10, 2012, 03:31:58 AM »

I see it says 95 degree on the target.
Try it again when the weather gets colder (around 25-30)and see how it does.
May do just as good or may be off some.
I am sure the POI will be down closer to POA.
Nice shooting for now.

LONGTOM