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218 Bee
« on: May 12, 2013, 06:55:01 AM »
Anyone know if any Handi's have ever been made in 218 Bee?

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Re: 218 Bee
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2013, 07:04:21 AM »
I know a fellow that might have one for sale... If you are interested, I could PM him for you and put the two of you together?
Hoyt Handi's; Ultra Black .22 K-Hornet Shorty, Black Synthetic K-Hornet Shorty & Nickel .410 Combo (sons), Ultra Granite Grey .22 BR Rem, Ultra Nutmeg .223 & .30/30 Shorty Combo (sons), Ultra Forest .223/7mm-08 Shorty Combo, Ultra Forest .243/.308 Combo, Ultra Nutmeg .243/.308 Combo (sons),  Jacaranda/Cocobolo .30/30 & 7.62X39 Shorty Combo, Ultra Black/Stainless .260 Rem Stub, Ultra Black/Stainless .338 Federal Stub,  Ultra Grey .358 Win, Ultra Grey .35 Whelen, Walnut/Cocobolo Mannlicher .357 MAX, Buffalo Classic Mannlicher .44 Mag Shorties w/NDS-38 peeps (X2; Sons & mine), Ultra Grey Stainless .45/70 & .243 & 20 Gauge Combo, Buffalo Classic 26" .45/70, 9.3X74R Mannlicher, Synthetic Nickel .410 & .30/30 & Versa Pak .22 LR Shorty Combo, Ultra Forest/Cocobolo 12 Gauge 3.5" Turkey; Most scoped with DNZ or Dura Sight one-piece bases and Mueller, Hawke or Nikon scopes... several with Skinner Peeps and Williams Fire Sight ramps.

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Re: 218 Bee
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2013, 07:44:33 AM »
Several members here have them, They will post I am sure. Personally I like the 22 K Hornet.It is a simple rechamber from a factory 22 Hornet barrel.here is a compairson of the rounds.
 
# Name Muzzle
 Velocity
 (Avg. f.p.s.)
Muzzle
 Energy
 (Avg. ft-lbs.)
Bullet
 Weight
 (Avg. gr.)
Data
 Points
Case
 Capacity
 (Avg. grs. H2O)
Average of all Loads
2595720441619.3
Average of all Loads
26376474216314.9
Average of all Loads
2981774402315.5
Specific Load
290074740n/a19.3
Specific Load
290074740n/a14.9
Specific Load
310085340n/a15.5
Whichever round you choose will be a good one.
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  it's where you hit em "

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Re: 218 Bee
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2013, 07:46:19 AM »
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Re: 218 Bee
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2013, 10:05:46 AM »
I'm a KH guy too... Have four of them now... In Handi's that is... I also have two BRNO bolt actions in KH. I think KH is a better way to go over the Bee... That is unless you just want a Bee... Then you should get yourself one!
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Re: 218 Bee
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2013, 10:39:50 PM »
 
I have a .218 Bee,  made from a std Hornet barrel.
 
I thought abought going the K-Hornet route, but damn glad I chose a 'Bee' instead.
 
 
 
Hornet/K-Hornet brass is VERY fragile!
 
'Bee' brass is much tougher and resilient.  ;)   Also holds more powder too, for add'l speed.  :)
 
 
Both rounds are worthwhile, but I chose my choice for the tougher cases.