Author Topic: Heavy Barrel 22" or 24" (Read 584 times)

RoRo72 · « **on:** November 06, 2005, 06:03:50 PM »

Both in 243 NEF Handi 22" heavy or HR Ultra 24" heavy? Want varmit and deer rifle. Brit 303 for deer and hog. Also plan on shooting lots of paper since i am reloading now.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2005, 06:56:34 PM »

Sooooo...is this a question on recomendations of which barrel to purchase? If so...go with the heavy 24" barrel...I had good luck with mine...

Mac

hellacatcher · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2005, 12:51:09 AM »

I have a 24in in the 243 and like it also have some 22in in other cals. like them too. Its what you want and feel OK with. I know that don't help much.

safetysheriff · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2005, 12:21:17 PM »

22" heavy barrel is enough excercise for me when i carry one.

don't use any bullet over 90 gr's for deer or varmints. that's right, don't go over 90 gr's for deer in a .243. the 22" barrel is plenty for that bullet weight.

i chose that bullet weight (80 to 90 grains actually) because they're better at shocking deer and opening up on them if you get the right ones. the 22" barrel is, therefore, a natural for anyone who has to carry that rifle any significant distance.

ss'

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2005, 12:28:25 PM »

If you're in no hurry, I'd opt for the new 24" fluted .243 bull barrel, they should be out next year, I'm guessing by summer, sooner for a complete rifle. :wink:

http://www.internetguncatalog.com/details.asp?ItemNum=20998

This is what the comlete rifle will look like...

poncaguy · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2005, 12:56:18 PM »

My 243 SS Synthetic hasn't been very accurate......yet, My bull barrel 243 shoots would around an inch. If they come out with the Fluted 243, I'll have to have one.....that would make 13 H&R's

Norseman112 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2005, 01:46:15 PM »

I would also go with a 24" barrel. It would also be fluted if available.

Norse

mitchell · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2005, 01:49:29 AM »

dog gone it tim !!!!!!!

i didn't know about that but i've already got a tack driving 243 barrel. crap i might just have to have both of them.

RoRo72 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2005, 06:09:05 PM »

Looks like 24". Don't like survivor stock and no money to change out. which means probably will not get fluted to start with. Money is always an issue here.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2005, 06:28:29 PM »

That's not a survivor stock, it's a Choate Machine Ultra Varmint stock, makes the survivor stock look like a toy stock, although they're both made by Choate as is the standard synthetic stock. The Ultra stock is adjustable for LOP and height, has a real recoil pad, and the forend is a bench shooter's dream in comparison with a removable bipod T-rail and wide profile.

Ultra Varmint fluted

Survivor

myarmor · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2005, 08:04:32 PM »

Just a side note...ever wonder why NEF/H&R used a crappy little Simmons 8-Point scope for a Long Range Varmint rifle?

Maybe it's just me :twisted:

mitchell · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2005, 01:41:27 AM »

Quote from: myarmor

Just a side note...ever wonder why NEF/H&R used a crappy little Simmons 8-Point scope for a Long Range Varmint rifle?
Maybe it's just me :twisted:

YES!!!!! over and over again i just kills me. you would think they could get one good scope just for pic's but no they have to have their little 8point