Author Topic: H&R WISH LIST (Read 46920 times)

thejanitor · « **Reply #330 on:** June 27, 2011, 09:45:06 AM »

Poor Brian56.... Theres a lot of pressure on one man.
thejanitor

cwlongshot · « **Reply #331 on:** June 27, 2011, 11:17:54 AM »

A 25-20 would be nice, but thats attainable as a couple guys here have built them... But the top of this list for me would be a 32-40 in a long tapered octagon barrel, with ladder or better yet a vernier rear and a spirt level front site!

CW

gcrank1 · « **Reply #332 on:** June 27, 2011, 03:14:16 PM »

I had two of those.....in WIn. '85, pre 1900, still the ne plus ultra IMHO.
FWIW, Harry Pope said that 'all else being equal' a round barrel should be the better. I know that a nicely tapered, or swamped oct. is a thing of beauty when the length and weight is right.
I also know that short, stout, rigid barrels are 'on the line' for a reason.
But, most of us are in this for more than the 'utility', and the thing has to look good to us to really enjoy it.
These actions are the most affordable platform to build up a 'dream' rifle for most of us, too. I had engaged in dialogued long ago (when they came out with the 38-55 TM) with the 'main man' at the time about why they should make the TM in 32-40. Well, we know how much influence I had........
Build it, Man, build it!

Jeff O · « **Reply #333 on:** June 28, 2011, 12:45:30 PM »

6.5x55 Swede, 405 winchester

Muddly · « **Reply #334 on:** June 28, 2011, 01:09:07 PM »

Steel triggerguard and forend spacers( as seen on the 10th anniversary Handi's). Lower hammerspurs ( the only serious blot on an otherwise fine design). Better wood to metal fit, espicially the buttstocks. 26 inch tubes in some of the old black powder rounds, ie 38-55 ( with proper chambers and bores), 40-60 etc and 24 inchers in 38-40 and 44-40. No hard feelings if they included 26 inch .30-30, 303 British, 30-40 Krag and , be still my heart, 25-35. Fancy grade( or better) wood would alsoe a peach! All this has probably been proposed before...Over the counter barrels would also be nice...

silver surfer · « **Reply #335 on:** June 28, 2011, 04:49:42 PM »

.303 Brit, 45/90-110-120 w/ long range vernier sights, .270 with a 26" barrel and great iron sights, and a 22 magnum in a 24" barrel.

Dinny · « **Reply #336 on:** June 28, 2011, 05:12:43 PM »

Quote from: Jeff O on June 28, 2011, 12:45:30 PM

6.5x55 Swede

+1, but also add the 338 Federal in there too. H&R doesn't have a 338 or 264 bore yet... $:-\$

Thanks, Dinny

xhare · « **Reply #337 on:** June 30, 2011, 08:53:30 PM »

I agree, making a lower hammer profile so that we can mount a scope any way we want would be the single biggest improvement. Provisions for a universal hammer extension would be great as well. I never liked the Handi hammer extension. Mine always shoot loose but I dont want to Loctite them.

ponderer · « **Reply #338 on:** July 01, 2011, 10:18:19 AM »

300 Blackout, 1 in 8 twist, muzzle threaded 5/8 X 24.

Dinny · « **Reply #339 on:** July 01, 2011, 11:38:33 AM »

Quote from: ponderer on July 01, 2011, 10:18:19 AM

300 Blackout, 1 in 8 twist, muzzle threaded 5/8 X 24.

It has been mentioned before that some prototype Handi rifles would be made in 300 BO, but we haven't heard anything in a while. I suspect that the idea fizzelled-out at H&R. $:-\$

Alternatively, I do know of someone that's stubbing 300 BO barrels onto H&R frames. Send me an email, if interested.

Thanks, Dinny

quickdtoo · « **Reply #340 on:** July 01, 2011, 11:59:10 AM »

The 300BO poll is a good example of what we're up against in promoting a new chambering, even having a dealer w/Remington ties willing to support it still didn't make it happen. $:-\$ Unfortunately, from the vote results, that particular offering doesn't appear to be a real popular round in a single shot.

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,224475.msg1099236265.html#msg1099236265

Jason F · « **Reply #341 on:** July 01, 2011, 11:59:28 AM »

45 colt and 7-30 waters

jlwilliams · « **Reply #342 on:** July 02, 2011, 03:59:08 AM »

I asked RSilvers about the 300 blackout rifles. He said that they are being built and AAC is buying the whole run and selling them through their dealers. It may still fizzle if they don't sell well, but the first batch is being built. He didn't know if NEF was going to make more than just what was ordered to sell through their network.

While the cartridge and the Handi aren't a perfect match, AAC is promoting the new round so it makes sense that they want to have some rifles chambered in it that cost less than the custom ARs and bolt actions that the round is geared toward. The Handi is aparently a gateway rifle. They will be selling the Handis for less than they sell a chambered barrel for the Rem 700 or for an AR.

It's a topic over on his forum.

With a bit of luck, somebody at NEF is reading this thread from time to time and deciding where to put R&D resources based at least in part on what the 'fan club' here on Graybeard's is saying.

Did I mention how much I'd like to see factory Handis in 45acp, 40s&w and 9mm?

wganz · « **Reply #343 on:** July 02, 2011, 04:20:41 AM »

Quote from: jlwilliams on July 02, 2011, 03:59:08 AM

I asked RSilvers about the 300 blackout rifles. He said that they are being built and AAC is buying the whole run and selling them through their dealers. It may still fizzle if they don't sell well, but the first batch is being built. He didn't know if NEF was going to make more than just what was ordered to sell through their network.

While the cartridge and the Handi aren't a perfect match, AAC is promoting the new round so it makes sense that they want to have some rifles chambered in it that cost less than the custom ARs and bolt actions that the round is geared toward. The Handi is aparently a gateway rifle. They will be selling the Handis for less than they sell a chambered barrel for the Rem 700 or for an AR.

It's a topic over on his forum.

Do you have a link to this forum?

It is a crying shame that they're making full rifles in this caliber but we cannot get a barrel.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #344 on:** July 02, 2011, 05:21:50 AM »

Quote from: jlwilliams on July 02, 2011, 03:59:08 AM

I asked RSilvers about the 300 blackout rifles. He said that they are being built and AAC is buying the whole run and selling them through their dealers. It may still fizzle if they don't sell well, but the first batch is being built. He didn't know if NEF was going to make more than just what was ordered to sell through their network.

While the cartridge and the Handi aren't a perfect match, AAC is promoting the new round so it makes sense that they want to have some rifles chambered in it that cost less than the custom ARs and bolt actions that the round is geared toward. The Handi is aparently a gateway rifle. They will be selling the Handis for less than they sell a chambered barrel for the Rem 700 or for an AR.

It's a topic over on his forum.

With a bit of luck, somebody at NEF is reading this thread from time to time and deciding where to put R&D resources based at least in part on what the 'fan club' here on Graybeard's is saying.

Did I mention how much I'd like to see factory Handis in 45acp, 40s&w and 9mm?

Thanks for the update, glad to hear the project is still in the works, just wonder why rsilvers didn't give us an update?

BTW, there is no NEF, hasn't been for several years, with the exception of the imported shotguns, AFAIK the last NEF marked firearm was made in 2007.

Tim

http://www.hr1871.com/Brandtransition/

jlwilliams · « **Reply #345 on:** July 02, 2011, 03:42:33 PM »

I imagine he'll be posting here when the guns become...guns.

His forum is http://www.silencertests.com/silencer-forum/index.php

Ganjiro · « **Reply #346 on:** July 03, 2011, 10:17:55 AM »

I may have mentioned it in a past post but I'll do it again for emphasis.

I'd like to see H&R Handis chambered for the various 9.3mm cartridges like the 9.3x62 Mauser, 9.3x64 Brenneke, and especially the 9.3x74R which I feel would be a perfect match in a Handi.

spooked · « **Reply #347 on:** August 18, 2011, 08:54:33 AM »

Tracker 1 brought back and in 28ga also.

Anybody else?

spikehorn · « **Reply #348 on:** August 18, 2011, 09:45:21 AM »

+1 on the Tracker 1 being brought back

gmg · « **Reply #349 on:** August 21, 2011, 12:22:40 PM »

I wish they would make a buffalo classic in 30-30.

45-70.gov · « **Reply #350 on:** August 22, 2011, 08:22:30 AM »

i just wish the calibers they do make were all available
in the scope ready package witht the proper stock

especially in 30-30.....and make them in stainless

tobster · « **Reply #351 on:** November 18, 2011, 03:51:05 AM »

I would like to see Remington produce a Limited Edition run each year of different classic calibers. They do (or did) with the 700, only with the single-shots I think they should go with rimmed cartridges that were popular back in the earlier part of the 20th century like 25-20,32-20........well, you get the picture. Not that I need another gun, but I would make every effort to buy more in order to do my patriotic duty and help jumpstart this sluggish economy.

ibgp3 · « **Reply #352 on:** November 18, 2011, 04:31:25 AM »

+10 on fitted barrel blanks. Especially 6.5 and .511 for me and .338 for Dinny.

Something I haven't seen is a reference to twist rates. Right now you pay your nickle and you take your chance.
A .223 with a 95gr BTHP is challenging .308's in long range matches. (In a 1:9" barrel)
A 22-250 should be better, if it has a fast enough twist.

nevada75 · « **Reply #353 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:28:48 PM »

I like the idea of each year a limited run of some of the old classic cartridges. I would also like to see a barrel in 7-30 Waters. I really like 7mm but pulling 7-08 cases out with gloves on in winter is really tough.

Dinny · « **Reply #354 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:33:59 PM »

Quote from: nevada75 on November 18, 2011, 02:28:48 PM

I like the idea of each year a limited run of some of the old classic cartridges. I would also like to see a barrel in 7-30 Waters. I really like 7mm but pulling 7-08 cases out with gloves on in winter is really tough.

I like the way you think! A 7-30 Waters would be excellent!!

Thanks, Dinny

gomerdog · « **Reply #355 on:** November 19, 2011, 02:57:55 AM »

375 Winchester would be a nice addition. The 38/55 barrels that were offered years ago just seemed too long for me. A 20 incher would be about right...not too thin nor thick.

jlwilliams · « **Reply #356 on:** November 19, 2011, 05:51:11 AM »

Quote from: 45-70.gov on August 22, 2011, 08:22:30 AM

.....and make them in stainless

Heck yeah! They should offer every caliber in stainless.

jon f · « **Reply #357 on:** November 19, 2011, 09:12:46 AM »

A 30/30 with a SB2 frame that looks like a Buffalo Classic would be nice, 26" barrel and buckhorn sight.
Its my wish.. Jon

casper_zip · « **Reply #358 on:** November 21, 2011, 06:14:52 AM »

My wish list:

25-20
32-20
256 Win.Mag
257 Roberts
7x57

Wow, these would be great. Wish they would offer these.

Best, casper_zip

silver surfer · « **Reply #359 on:** December 15, 2011, 07:44:10 AM »

Hmmm, maybe Santa's elves at Remington would consider producing some .358 Win Handi's. That would make my Christmas.