Vertical Stringing/Velocity

[trotterlg]

I am beginning to think there is a relationship to the vertical stringing problem some Handi's have and the speed and recoil of the round fired.  
As some remember I did a 17 HMR to 17 Remington conversion.  I got great horizontal accuracy, but never could solve ther vertical stringing problems I had.  I built a 22 Mag night coyote gun with the RF frame and shot it today.  Very nice and no vertical strings.  I am starting to think that rounds with a very sharp recoil curve have more of a problem than the slower light recoil rifles, or the 45-70 class with a very slow recoil curve.  This would explain the problems experienced by the .243 ultra lights etc.  The bull barrel rifles seem to have an advantage in the vertical stringing area.  This is my RF Handi.  Larry

[cheatermk3]

Nice lookin' rig Larry.  You have solved the hammer-extention issue nicely with the scout setup!

What scope are you using?  Did you have to drill any holes, or are you just using the holes from the factory sight?

About the stringing, I'm too wore out from tilling and the beers I had today to try to wrap my head around THAT one.

[trotterlg]

I did have to drill holes.  I used a Thompson Contender scope base, it has about the right raidus for the handi barrel in front of the chamber area.  It is an easy job if you have a drill press and get a #31 drill and a #6-48 tap.  I used a 2.5X NC star illuminated pistol scope, (NC Star also has a 2.5 to 7X that could be nice if you made one using a .223) I would call it a great night rifle under 50 yards, or a day time rifle in RF only areas.  The barrel was shortened to 19 1/2 inches for packing and shipping reasons.  Larry

[Mac11700]

I don't have any problem with mine...and I definatly have some sharp recoiling loads..I've found the lock up to be the biggest factor in it and then  how the rifle is shot..to be the next biggest problem..at least for me anyway...

Mac