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Offline M1Garandfather

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New member and new Handi owner
« on: August 15, 2009, 08:23:56 AM »
Hello all!... I'm a new member to the board , name is Bob from N.W. Ontario , Canada... I'm also a new Handi-rifle owner as well , I went all the way and bought a 500 S&W... Haven't shot it yet , I'm still waiting for the reloading dies to show up.... I am sure impressed with what you get for the price of these rfles , a friend who also bought a 500 got me interested in the big 50.... Also as a side note , another local fellow used his 500 S&W for moose hunting last fall , he used the factory Hornady  350 gr load.... He called in a very nice bull moose , about 900 lbs , to about 40 yds.. One shot over top of the front leg broadside and the bull just stood and shook for 5 seconds then dropped on the spot... He's one happy hunter and Handi-rifle owner...

At the moment I'm looking more towards shooting cast bullets in mine , thinking about picking up the RCBS 400 gr PBFP mold.... I've enjoyed reading about reloading for the 500 on the forum here , first I think I'll try the 400 gr cast bullet at 1200 to 1400 first and see how it performs , still looking at what powders to use..

Anyways , all the best and keep the good reports coming in , this forum is a great one to participate in I'm finding for all us gunnuts....

Best regards , Bob

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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2009, 08:40:22 AM »
Hi Bob, glad to have you here with us. I got a .500 and it is now left at my buddies in Maine with the stipulation the he use it. He has a Moose permit for the last week in September and I am sure he will get a moose. This is the place to be for all things Handi. Remember, when you are here you are among friends....<><....:)
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2009, 09:31:39 AM »
Welcome to GBO :) Be sure to read the FAQ much good information there. If you do not have to do any thing to your Handi all the better, but it is still a good read. ;) Good Luck and Good Shooting
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2009, 10:01:38 AM »
Wecome.  I don't have a Handi .500 yet, but it can't be too far down the road.  You're in good company, stick around, you'll love it.  I'm on Da Upper Peninsula of Michigan, so I can't be too far from ya.  Good luck and good shooting.  Get a moose for me.

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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2009, 01:12:06 PM »

 Welcome Bob To GBO forums and the Wonderful world of Handi's.
 Looks like two Canadain on board, enjoy . 
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2009, 03:57:55 PM »
Welcome aboard Bob!  ;)

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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2009, 01:40:45 AM »
Welcome aboard Bob. I have a friend that has a .500 too. So far he has used his 45-70 for a couple of black bears, a moose, and a few deer, but he is looking forward to taking something with the .500. I'm sure you will have a great time with yours!
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2009, 03:15:48 AM »
welcome from myself also , nothing like  havin a big one like that  to take bout anything  hahaha
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2009, 03:34:47 AM »
go get 'em garandfather (nice tag; you GOTTA get an '06 handi)
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #9 on: August 16, 2009, 03:47:18 AM »
Welcome aboard!
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #10 on: August 16, 2009, 03:52:10 AM »
Howdy Bob glad you could join us.
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2009, 04:16:22 AM »
wELCOME to the GBO Bob
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2009, 04:36:56 AM »
WELCOME!!!    :D
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2009, 04:50:12 AM »
Welcome aboard!!! I have a 500 also but have not rung it out yet .Let us know your progress we like to know everything the good the bad the ugly+pics. Kurt
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #14 on: August 16, 2009, 08:50:04 AM »
Howdy, Kinda like jumping in with both feet, don't ya.  Stay around, lots a fun here.  DP
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2009, 11:38:02 PM »
Thanks very much to everyone for the warm and gracious welcome!.. Thats what makes this particular forum great , the calibre of the members!  ;)

I also have some ties to the States by the way , my only son is an E5 Aviation Structural mechanic on the USS Nimitz , VAQ-135 Squadron. He is on his thid tour of duty headed to the Gulf now.... He has done well in th Navy , he even has received a leter of citation from Rear Admiral J.T. Blake for returning an aircraft to service that had a stubborn problem keeping it sidelined while in the Gulf on his first tour...I taught him how to shoot when he was a little fellow , and it paid off as he qualified as Expert on his firearm testing , (only 3 out of his class of 79 recruits did)...  He's also married to a fine young lady from AZ.

Yes , as you can tell I am a little bit proud of him....

Glad to be aboard now on GBO's!

All the best fellas!

Bob
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Re: New member and new Handi owner
« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2009, 11:43:04 PM »
Got up a little early didn't ya :o I am proud of your son too - of course, not as much as you as you have every right to be. I am proud of all our military people.
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