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Offline singleVI

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woohoo! got my Handi
« on: July 12, 2007, 04:52:19 PM »
Just picked up my first Handi Rifle from walmart today. Boy, I'm really impressed by this rifle, and I haven't even shot it yet! Its heavier than I was expecting, which I like. Its got better wood than I was hoping for too. After removing the rear sight and replacing it with a peep sight, adding a sling and shell holder I cant wait to see how Handi this rifle really is. The triggers pretty good too, but I'm hoping it'll get better as it breaks in. I got some Winchester 150g PP to semi zero it with. I plan on hand-loading some 150gr Spitzers soon looking at TC Contender data. Man I'm really like this rifle! Now I can see why some y'all have so many!
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Re: woohoo! got my Handi
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2007, 05:07:24 PM »
What is it? What caliper? It's good to see your enthusiasm! How about some details. Hope it's a good shooter!
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Re: woohoo! got my Handi
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007, 05:27:50 PM »
Oh yeah forgot to mention. Its a 30-30 Winchester. That's good enough for everything around my parts(Kansas). I'm gonna hand-load for it so I should be able to come up with some pretty accurate loads using TC Contender data and spitzer bullets. Might even load some 110s and zap some prairie dogs  ;D Ill try to get some pictures, its nothing fancy, but it feels like a million bucks...
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Re: woohoo! got my Handi
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2007, 08:20:40 AM »
Good caliber!
You won't be sorry.
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Re: woohoo! got my Handi
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2007, 10:40:10 AM »
BTW, which is better to have, ejectors or extractors? Mine has the extractor.
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Re: woohoo! got my Handi
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2007, 10:46:15 AM »
Ejectors vs Extractors - it is a matter of personal choice. :o Each have their advantages and of course disadvantages. ;D
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Re: woohoo! got my Handi
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2007, 01:01:48 PM »
30-30 is a nice caliper. The T/C loads should work nice. I'm loading some 130 gr. Hornaday SP's for my daughter's Savage 340 30-30 bolt action in hopes to get alittle better range.
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Re: woohoo! got my Handi
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Re: woohoo! got my Handi
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2007, 12:29:22 PM »
Quote from: singleVI on July 13, 2007, 10:40:10 AM
BTW, which is better to have, ejectors or extractors? Mine has the extractor.

Reloaders appreciate extractors, bad shots appreciate ejectors.   ;D
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