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Offline sonof_perdition

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New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« on: March 09, 2008, 10:35:48 AM »
Hello all.  I am new to the forum as well as Handi's.   ;D I recently purchased a 22-250 for $199 w/o a scope.   ;D ;D ;D For now, I also got a Tasco 3-9X40 scope for $57.  Took it home and cleaned it a bit (not as much as I should have but I didn't know... ???).  After sighting in, I was shooting about 1" groups @ 100yards.  Shooting 45 grain winchester and remmington factory loads.  A week later I took it to the range and managed to get 3 rounds in under 0.55" shooting the same ammo.  @ 200 yards was a different story...  I hit the paper.  But as I was nearing the end of my day I noticed that my scope became loose!!! :'( >:(,  So next time i'll have to sight in again... Oh well...  maybe I'll be able to try some hand loads by then.  So far I have shot 70 rounds through her. 

I love this rifle!!


Anyways, I jus wanted to say hi and share my excitement.
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Offline burntmuch

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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2008, 10:46:27 AM »
You waited way to long to buy a new rifle. Sounds like you got a good one though. Welcome & enjoy
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2008, 11:29:04 AM »
great shooting and congrats on the new rifle!! i wish i could get my .22-250 handi to shoot that well. guess ill just have to try harder.

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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2008, 12:49:15 PM »
Welcome aboard sonof, it does sound as if got a great shooter right out of the box, thats great. Most .22-250's shoot pretty and they make a fine varmint rifle and some here use them for deer. I am happy you found us and this site, it's a great place and a pretty nice bunch of guys, so sit back and settle in, you will have fun here....<><....:)

P.S. - if you keep coming around and visiting I predict either another barrel for your gun (receiver) or another gun within 3 months...
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2008, 01:12:17 PM »
Good prediction MSP. :D

Great shooting and welcome to the forum. 

My wife thinks I haven't bought a gun in 14 years too. ;D



JerryKo
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2008, 01:37:52 PM »
 :o :D ;D




a nice thing about Handis is they all look alike to most women.... ;)
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2008, 02:33:19 PM »
I feel pretty lucky bout my 250.  From what Ive read on this site they aren't the greatest shooter.  After finding this site, I was in between shoots, I was all prepared to polish the bore and float the barrel.  I still might though. What do all you experienced handi owners think?  If it aint broke...; or it couldnt hurt?

It sure is a great little round though.  Im thinking the .223 or the .45-70 or perhaps the .357 next. ;D  Can't beat another rifle for about $100 bucks



Quote from: MSP Ret on March 09, 2008, 01:37:52 PM
:o :D ;D




a nice thing about Handis is they all look alike to most women.... ;)

Thats great news!   Thanks for all the welcomes.
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2008, 02:22:06 AM »
You are going to get a welcome from me too. Welcome to GBO ;D Pretty much, if it ain't broke leave it alone. I have found that polishing the bore does not hurt anything and usually helps with the clean up, it does not foul as bad. If your not getting bad fouling, I would leave it alone. Some guns shoot better dirty. I have been working with a 22 Hornet and I think it going to like being dirty better than clean. Towards the end of my shooting sessions, it starts to shoot a little better. I have been giving it good cleaning after each shooting session, but think I will let it ride for a little while to see how it shoots.
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2008, 05:27:41 AM »
I guess I am one of the lucky ones. My wife doesn't mind when a buy a new rifle.  Keeps me out of trouble.

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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2008, 08:55:18 AM »
Quote from: sonof_perdition on March 09, 2008, 02:33:19 PM
It sure is a great little round though.  Im thinking the .223 or the .45-70 or perhaps the .357 next. ;D  Can't beat another rifle for about $100 bucks

Yup, those are all must have Handi calibers.  Welcome to GBO, a fantastic group of people willing share the experiences they have had.  It sounds like you have found the FAQ.  There is a wealth of information there.

MSP, do you think it will really take him 3 months?  That would put it all the way to June.  After all, the weather is suppose to be getting nicer and with the time change it means longer shooting days.
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2008, 05:47:10 PM »
Welcome and congrats on the new addition to the family. It sounds like you did everything right! ;D

Also it sounds like sonof isn't the only one that found a keeper. Right Mc? If only we could all be so lucky!
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2008, 01:38:59 AM »
I have never really been a betting man, so "within 3 months" is like betting on a horse to "show" (to come in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd). He can buy that next Handi or barrel anywhere from the day of my statement to 3 months from that day and I would be correct in my expectations and prediction....<><.... ;D
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2008, 08:25:48 AM »
MSP, you do have it covered.  It sounds like you have been listening to too many attorneys.  ::)
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2008, 10:08:52 AM »
I think everyone should buy a new gun at least every 14 years or then you could do like some of us and make it a lot closer to once every 14 days.  :o ;D
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Re: New Rifle!!! 1st in 14 years!! 22-250
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2008, 01:45:38 PM »
First, I have either been listening to too many attorneys or to many clients/defendants....

Second, I suggest going the route of If it ain't broke don't fix it...if the inherent accuracy ever starts to deteriorate then you can do the clean and scrub routine....<><....:)
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