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Offline ThudThumper

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« on: August 30, 2005, 07:03:59 PM »
I'd just like to take a min to let everyone know how much I appreciate this forum.  I had a heck of a time finding any useful info on H&R rifles, but thanks to ya'll I've decided to treat myself to a new 24" hb .223--I think it'll serve its purpose just as well as the savage I priced at several hundred dollars more.

Not to waste any more of your time, but hopefully ya'll won't mind me giving a bit of background.

My dad passed away a couple months ago.  While he was real sick, one of the last things he ever told me was that I was shooting great and to keep improving.  So, I've been looking for something a bit larger than my .22 LR but smaller than the 30-30 and .270 that I just inherited.  I've priced the .223 for $243, a bushnell 4-12x40 scope for $70, and a harris bipod for $40, for a grand total of about $380 after tax.  That all seems fair, right?
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2005, 08:15:54 PM »
Welcome aboard!! Sorry to hear about your Dad, such a loss at your young age can't be easy.  :cry:  

The prices sound like you got yourself a pretty good buy and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. :wink:
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2005, 01:01:57 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2005, 01:12:16 AM »
Welcome!  Very sad to here about your dad.  From what little you said he sounded like a good guy.

The Bushnell scope you mentioned sounds like the Sportsman series found at Wal Mart.  They sell a 4-12X40 for $69.99.  I have one on a .30-06 Ultra Comp and like it very much.  It's very clear and I've not had problem with it holding a zero.  I also like the Adjustable Objective lens.  As a matter of fact, I'm fixin to buy another for my .223 HB Handi.  

Have a great day!

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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2005, 01:16:14 AM »
Mitch:  

I didn't see you post until after I posted.  That's a good deal on the Simmons.  Thanks for the info.

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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2005, 01:27:15 AM »
:D, Welcome aboard ThudThumper and sorry for your loss. Your Dad sounds like he was a great guy. Be sure to look into the $20 rebate to save yourself a little money....<><.... :grin:

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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2005, 01:32:50 AM »
Thud Welcome GBO forum Great place to be!
 Sorry about your lose, Keep your chin up.
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« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2005, 03:17:37 AM »
Sorry to hear of your lose. :(  :( Sounds like you did pretty good. Make sure to check out the stickys at the top of the forum. O and Welcome aboard.
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« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2005, 08:30:38 AM »
Welcome Aboard :D

I too feel your loss...I lost my Father just a little while back... :cry:

I hope you enjoy your stay with us...we have a wide range of different type shooters and hunters here...but we all are Handi-holics at heart :-D

Check out the stickys at the top of the page...and give the search feature at the top of this forum a whirl...there is tons of info...stories...and loading data at your disposal you can read thru at your lesiure...


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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2005, 09:01:08 AM »
thanks, ya'll.  It's nice to feel welcome.

I'm the type of person who loves to tinker, and it's nice to see tutorials on how to improve the consistency of the H&R rifles.  I'm an engineering student, and i'm more of the gear-head type than the book-smart one.  

I'm really looking forward to sending some rounds downrange with this rifle.   :grin:
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« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2005, 10:52:37 AM »
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Very sorry about your dad.  Mine is slowly dying of cancer.  If you smoke STOP!  Sounded like a good man to be concerned and proud of you at his very end.  That says a lot.  I have no doubt he passed those traits on as well.

I love the way my 223 UV shoots.  Be sure to follow the barrel prep and keep the chamber clean and the brass clean.  Should get no stuck cases then.

Try the Win whitebox ammo for about $14 for a box of 40.  These rifles LOVE that ammo and will serve well to break it in.  If you reload you can sometimes do better.  Some have not, mine likes my 40gr Vmax load.
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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2005, 10:30:08 AM »
Wow, thanks.  I hadn't even thought about a break-in procedure yet.  I've never owned a new rifle before.

Sorry to hear about your dad, Handirifle.  Mine was sick with lung cancer for a year and a half before he finally passed.  He was 47, would have been 48 last month.
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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2005, 11:08:29 AM »
Welcome and I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Lung cancer is a tough thing to see anyone go through, I lost my mother 4 months ago to lung cancer. I feel your pain also. Remember the good memories as they with give you strenght and help your healing.  I have a .223 ultra handi rifle and she shoots pretty good.

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