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Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« on: March 22, 2010, 06:47:23 PM »
Hi i am new to the forum and was looking for suggestions on a ring set for a 40mm scope.  I also ran to the hardware store and spent 50 cents on a rubber O-ring for floating my forearm.  Worked like a charm.
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2010, 06:49:46 PM »
Also I found this gun at a show and got the guy down to 150.00.  Is that a good price for a used handi in 95% condition?
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2010, 08:04:44 PM »
That's a great price, there are scope ring suggestions and recommendations in the FAQs and Help sticky along with a whole lot more info.

Welcome to GBO!!  ;)

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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2010, 10:53:08 PM »
these are high weavers, if it werent for the zoom ring being right over the hammer I could have used med.



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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2010, 04:27:38 AM »
Yeah I was thinking that I would probably need high rings.  Thanks for the replies.  It's nice to have such a great source for these little rifles.  I looked up my serial number and found out my gun was made in 2002.  Would that be a 1-9 twist barrel, or a 1-12?  Thanks for the help!
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2010, 05:32:27 AM »
1:12", they didn't start making 1:9" until 2005 or 2006, unless it's a late accessory barrel on an older frame.

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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2010, 05:35:56 AM »
Thanks Tim.  Do you have any pet loads?  I am thinking a lighter bullet like a 45gr would perform best in that barrel.  But that is just a guess.
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2010, 05:38:27 AM »
Just factory ammo, the win white box 45gr JHP from Walmart shoot so good that I've never handloaded for mine, I stocked up when it was $13 a box of 40, now it $25 a box.  :-\

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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2010, 05:45:06 AM »
I will start with the Walmart Winchesters.  I always save my brass, so they will be reloaded soon enough!!!
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2010, 05:56:09 AM »
FWIW, if medium rings will clear why go with high? It will just make you perch your head up on the comb more. Of course, if that fits your cheekbones better, OK, its all what works for you.
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2010, 07:07:55 AM »
Yeah you are right.  I am from the school of thought that the closer the scope is to the barrel the better.  Anyone have any good ideas for a 4-12 scope that wont break the bank?
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2010, 09:45:37 AM »
 I have a couple of Bushnell Banner 4x12x40 that have worked well, mounted with Burris regular medium Zee rings. Optics Planet.com
has them for 96.99 and burris Zee rings for 21.99 with no shipping cost. In fact thats whats on my HB 223.   Fred
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2010, 12:43:12 PM »
Thanks for the reply Fred.  I was at the Sportsman's Guide retail store today and went with a 4x12x44 Federal Intensity made by Weaver.  I bought it on a suggestion from the guy working the counter who owns a couple himself.  It has parallax adjustment and a lifetime warranty.  I compared it next to a Pentax Gameseeker 4x12x40 and the Pentax was much less clear, and the eye relief was terrible.  I hunt with a 3x9 Pentax and have been very happy with that scope.  Hopefully this Federal will hold zero well.

.223 handi and case-$150.00 after tax
Uncle mikes hammer ext-$8.99
base-$9.00 weaver
rings-$9.47 weaver
Scope-$51.82 after tax and 25% discount
O-ring for forearm-$0.50

total-$229.78                                                        Range report and pictures to follow..........
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2010, 11:34:40 PM »
from the angle of your picture I cant tell. are those med rings? looks like a good fit. DR
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Re: Scope rings for .223 Handi heavy barrel
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2010, 05:02:59 AM »
They are weaver high rings.  Medium wouldn't clear the hammer.  But some companies highs are like other companies mediums.  They do fit very well.
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