Author Topic: ultra varmint vs handi bull barrel (Read 409 times)

hvacman · « **on:** June 21, 2005, 04:20:14 PM »

I am planning on a new rifle instead of barrel only and don't know what to get. I'll probably go with a .223 and am curious if anyone can tell me if on average you have a better chance of getting a tack driver with the 24" ultra varmint of the 22" handi bull barrel. I welcome all opinions.

Norseman112 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2005, 04:49:00 PM »

Hi hvacman,

I have a .223 ultra and it shoots good. I have gotten dime size groups when I do my part. I only have two handi rifles, but I would think the longer barrel would give one better odds of being a little more accurate.
Just my thought.

norse

mitchell · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2005, 05:05:32 PM »

on average the ultra no doubt

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2005, 05:12:10 PM »

For the little difference in cost, I'd go for the Ultra, without a doubt, it certainly isn't going to shoot any worse on average than a 22" barrel, and it doesn't weigh that much more to be concerned about unless you compare it to a super light.

Tim

Nuttinbutchunks · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2005, 05:16:14 PM »

I had the factory fit an Ultra barrel on my Handi and it shoots awesome! I took it out varmint hunting last weekend and hosed a bunch in spite of the wind.
:grin: