Author Topic: Does anyone shoot a .221 FireBall in the HandiR???? (Read 474 times)

Couger · « **on:** December 09, 2005, 11:35:33 AM »

Anyone?

If so, how well do you like it? Thanks!

ironduke2 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2005, 12:57:15 PM »

I have a H&R .221 shoots very well. Use it for ground hogs. Bob

shaner · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2005, 01:11:03 PM »

i wonder just how many of those 221 are still in action , being used today???

Couger · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2005, 02:38:28 PM »

Thanks for your replies. :wink:

Would you please elaborate on your rifles? What kind of barrel-specifications (length, taper, scope or sights you use, etc.) are on your rifles?

How did you acquire your FireBalls'? Did they come that way? Were the barrels chambered in something else before hand?

What kind of stocks are you using?

Thanks again!

Also, what kind of ammo are you shooting? Bullet weights? Velocities? etc.

Appreciate it!

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2005, 03:33:16 PM »

The fireball was apparently chambered by the original H&R, no one that I know has one, at least I don't remember anyone. We've seen one on an auction site, that's bout it.

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2005, 04:37:55 PM »

I've seen three, but they are scarce. Made only for a few years and discontinued around '70. I'm looking for a Topper in .256 Win Mag. I know they were advertised, but I'm not sure that any were actually made. Certainly, I have never seen one.

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2005, 04:43:04 PM »

btw, the original designation would be "Topper". They were discontinued before the later "Handy" and still later "Handi" names.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #7 on:** December 09, 2005, 05:08:26 PM »

Scarce as '98 V6 Dodge Durangos, only 60 of em made.