Author Topic: Your opinions please... (Read 896 times)

Warthog · « **on:** December 25, 2009, 01:01:40 PM »

I am returning to the Handi-world after an etended absence. I'm wanting to start with something primarily for deer at relatively short ranges and some fun shooting. I might add shotgun barrels, but doubtfully will I buy other centerfire barrels. I have the opportunity to buy one (funds are simply not available, or I would buy them all) of the following:

Stainless Synthetic Handi .270

Synthetic .45-70

SB-1 Synthetic .44 Mag.

So, for my stated purposes, which one would you go with?

Spanky · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:08:08 PM »

44 Mag.

Spanky

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:24:44 PM »

Get a .44 mag combo gun with the shotgun barrel included.

Spanky · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:31:39 PM »

Quote from: Badnews Bob on December 25, 2009, 01:24:44 PM

Get a .44 mag combo gun with the shotgun barrel included.

That's exactly what I was thinkin' too Bob. Especially since he ain't gonna be getting centerfire barrels for it. That SB1 44mag combo fits the bill perfect.

Spanky

jim36 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:43:12 PM »

45 70 without a doubt. Get and shoot a piece of history. You will never regret it.

Jim <>< <>< <><

petemi · « **Reply #5 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:46:06 PM »

I gotta agree with Jim. .45-70. If you're not going to get any more centerfire barrels, the .44 mag. won't do it all. The .45-70 will.

Pete

canon6 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 25, 2009, 01:47:24 PM »

45-70 without a doubt imho Doug

petemi · « **Reply #7 on:** December 25, 2009, 02:03:55 PM »

Doug, you're all right for a geezer

Merry Christmas,

Pete

mechanic · « **Reply #8 on:** December 25, 2009, 02:16:18 PM »

45-70. When funds allow, buy a used "beater" shotgun at the pawn shop. I've bought two for less than $60.00 each.

peternap · « **Reply #9 on:** December 25, 2009, 02:55:51 PM »

Quote from: petemi on December 25, 2009, 01:46:06 PM

I gotta agree with Jim. .45-70. If you're not going to get any more centerfire barrels, the .44 mag. won't do it all. The .45-70 will.

Pete

Yep...What Pete said!!

Jon in TN · « **Reply #10 on:** December 25, 2009, 03:22:25 PM »

I want the 44 if it's priced right and you don't want it! Or the barrell off of it anyway...

MSP Ret · « **Reply #11 on:** December 25, 2009, 03:25:19 PM »

45-70....<><....

wreckhog · « **Reply #12 on:** December 25, 2009, 03:31:28 PM »

45-70, but that SS .270 would be cool, and cheaper to reload jacketed.

krod47nw · « **Reply #13 on:** December 25, 2009, 06:28:42 PM »

Another vote for the 45-70

ham7777 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 25, 2009, 06:57:38 PM »

I would have to go 45-70,I have 5 Handis, 4 Remington Rolling Blocks 1 Win. high wall 1 Marlin lever. but I do hand load which does help alot. If you go with the 45-70 and hand load,let me know I can help you out with some brass and bullets to get you started. Tom Ham7777

ham7777 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 25, 2009, 07:01:14 PM »

My second vote is for the 44 mag. if you go that way,I have brass for it if you would like some to reload.
Later Tom

wamin · « **Reply #16 on:** December 25, 2009, 07:37:17 PM »

If you reload go for the 45/70, you can take whatever you want to with that.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #17 on:** December 26, 2009, 01:41:33 AM »

Either the 44 or the 45/70 will likely fit your requirements. BUT as been said here so many times, the 45/70 and or the 30-30 are THE handis to own if you only had one... SO, I also recommend the 45/70 as the one rifle caliber from your selected calibers.

If you where asking or allowing a choice from any handi chambering. The 30-30 and my beloved 357 Maxi would be on my list of top choices. Again, limiting to your animal, distance and fun intentions I would change my vote to the 357 Maximum. Mostly because of the "fun " factor shooting 357 mags and plinking with the chills with 38 spl WC's.

You will not go wrong with any of these choices.

Peace,
CW

Lazermule · « **Reply #18 on:** December 26, 2009, 03:14:31 AM »

I would say 45/70, and as CW says if the 357 Max is ever an option I would recommend that as well...

LM

zoner · « **Reply #19 on:** December 26, 2009, 04:23:49 AM »

not one of your choices but you might want to consider the 30-30.....can't remember anybody complainin about em. In a single shot you can use the standard FP jacketed bullets and if you reload you could use most any 30 cal projectile....then consider PB cast bullets,GC cast bullets......you can do a lot with a Handi 30-30.....

wreckhog · « **Reply #20 on:** December 26, 2009, 07:40:10 AM »

Plus factory 30-30 is 1/2 or 1/3 the cost of factory 45-70