Author Topic: Dumb question (Read 569 times)

panman · « **on:** August 21, 2005, 03:38:12 PM »

Can anyone tell me the diffrence between the sb1 and sb2 frames?.Im new at these guns.Thanks guys.pan.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2005, 03:47:18 PM »

The SB1 frame is used on shotguns and rimfires, is not heat treated. The SB2 frame is heat treated and used on all of the centerfire rifles. Shotgun barrels can be fitted to SB2 frames but rifle barrels can't be fitted to SB1 frames by NEF/H&R.

panman · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2005, 11:37:14 AM »

Thanks a bunch Quickdtoo.One more question,if you dont mind.I have the sb2 frame,can i order a different barrel without sending in my reciever?.I have a 243,and it is poor shooting at best.Do you have any segestions for a cal.for mostly woodchucks and deer?.Thank you again for your time and experence.pan.

Varminter · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2005, 11:42:16 AM »

Nope. you have to send the receiver in for them to fit a barrel. As for the caliber suggestion....i think you have the one to do it. But if you're looking for an excuse to get another barrel you might want to consider the 25-06 barrel.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2005, 12:05:58 PM »

Yup, What Drew said.

handirifle · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2005, 01:46:25 PM »

Make sure you read up on all the issues of accurizing tha Handi before you write the 243 off. Some are a bit more particular than others, just make sure you try different bullets, powders, andf bullet weights as well.

Most 243's and 223's seem to favor the lighter bullets, such as the 85-95gr bullets in the 243. The Federal Fusion has shown some real promise.

Keep at it.

By the way, it wasn't a dumb question. A LOT of dealers don't know the difference. I've heard them tell customers that all the frames are shotgun frames. Some have also tried to tell people that you have to send it back to the factory EVERY TIME you want to switch barrels that have already been fitted.

Glad I was there to set them straight.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2005, 02:02:47 PM »

Handi is right, there are no dumb questions..... and the .243 can be made to shoot real well, it's just a matter of the time usually and a little elbow grease on the bore and trying one of the many loads that have been shown to be very accurate in them....

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=69092&highlight=243

DesertVet · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2005, 04:24:38 PM »

Panman
we have a saying in the military:the only dumb question is the one not asked :-)
I have the same problem with my 243 superlight, but I aint gonna give up on it yet!

panman · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2005, 03:43:38 AM »

Thanks a lot guys,ill give it another try.Iv been reading past posts about the 243.Ill try to get the right combo for this stubborn son of a gun.Many say to hand lap after a very good cleaning.ill start out with that .Noselers are what i shoot in many cal.Ill try them in 85 90 gr. Thanks for all the info.When i get her to shoot, ill let yas know what works for me.pan.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2005, 04:21:22 AM »

panman:

Don't overlook the 95 Nosler/Winchester bullets...they are called Combined Technologies Ballistic Silver Tips...and are built a little different than the regular Nosler Ballistic tips...the jacket is a little thicker and they have a better base to them so they should work great on animals.Reloader 22 is a good powder to use...I shot those strings as fast as I could...and you'll see even with the barrel heated up...there really wasn't a-lot of stringing...al-beit..I could have done much better if I had taken my time...

Mac