Author Topic: Best Handi..... (Read 883 times)

smallgameguy · « **on:** June 26, 2006, 02:07:46 AM »

What caliber is the best handi?? I'm looking to get one that outta the box is a straight shooter. I know that some will have to be scoped but which one with the least amount of tweeking is good to go outta the box??

45/70fan · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2006, 02:24:26 AM »

I'm sure anyone that owns one here will agree the 45/70 is ready to rock. I handload now, but we have 3 in the family that shoot factory 300's good and factory 405's great.

lonewolf5348 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2006, 02:35:15 AM »

I did purchase a 06 last year and out of the box with handloads 165 grain hornady SP and 44.5 grains of IMR 3031 will print 3 shots at the 100 yard target a little under 7/8 ,not bad

My B.C. 45-70 just keeps getting better,happy with both guns

smallgameguy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2006, 04:48:17 AM »

Wow those were 2 that I've been looking at. I don't hand load so it'll have to be factory I hope this doesn't deminish the value. I'm not looking for a bench gun just something to take hunting in the hills and get close to where I aim.

45/70fan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2006, 05:04:45 AM »

I don't think you'd go wrong with either. There are probably 3x as many loads available for the 30-06, but there are plenty mild to wild for the 45/70. Plus you can't beat the fun factor of the 45/70.

sureshot2040 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2006, 11:47:04 AM »

i have owned just abt all of em at one time or another and currently dont own any
but from personal experience the buffalo classic is the best all around nef
if you reload but for a starter that doesnt reload you cant beat a survivor in 308. i bought one, stuck a 25 dollar blazer scope on it and shot it four times to set the scope.
took it three days later and shot a nice little six point buck at 215 yards one shot dropped him
i then took it out to the range and shot a 5/8 inch group off the bags at 100 yards all using winchesters white box 150 grain factory stuff

just my two on it your milage may vary
sureshot

poncaguy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2006, 03:06:58 PM »

So far my most accurate Handi's are:.......223,22-250, 204 Ruger, 308. 45-70 and my new 35 Whelen............

nomosendero · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2006, 04:17:18 PM »

I have heard of good accuracy out of all of those mentioned above & others, but probably most often with the .223.