223 Barrel Length

[jhoutdoors]

I've become one of you! I'm new to the handi but quickly have become "bitten" by the bug. I'm getting ready to order a 45/70 and .223 to fill in some of the holes in my collection, and I'm curious if the 20" bull barrel or the 22" bull barrel is the way to go? I'm planning on using this mostly for punching paper and a small critter once and a while!! Thanks

                    Jason

[quickdtoo]

Welcome aboard, Jason! There is no 20" bull barrel, just 22" and 24", the 20" barrel is a superlight, very thin contour barrel. For best accuracy and colony shooting, the 24" would be the best choice, but the 22" bull would work very well too, just depends on how much carrying you're gonna do. Even the standard contour barrel is a good shooter, the bull barrel won't heat as fast, so it has some advangtage in that respect.

Tim

[jhoutdoors]

Thanks for the reply Quick, as usual your knowledge of all things handi is a great help!!! Thanks again!!

[mt3030]

There is no 20" bull barrel, just 22" and 24", the 20" barrel is a superlight......

Tim: Isn't the 20" 223 Survivor a heavy barrel? I hope so since I just sold one and advertised it as such.

[quickdtoo]

Not according to H&R, the only 20" rifle barrels are superlights, but that doesn't mean it wasn't available in the past, as we all know, stuff changes!!! And there are exceptions, Shaner's 24" bull barreled hornet is a perfect example.

Tim

http://hr1871.com/Firearms/ShotgunsAndRifles/survivor.aspx

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