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Offline rdlange

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Options again..
« on: August 24, 2010, 05:58:27 PM »
Want a 30-30 Handi. About $280 incl tax local, new off the shelf.  Also the 'used' 243 available again, youth stock, 22" bull barrel, #NP receiver, says unfired, for $195. 

Both with wood stocks.

Can't get both now.  I'd need a new stock for the 243.

Anything I 'really' need to know about the 243 to stop me from getting it even if it's not 'exactly' what I want? 

This will finally be my first Handi rifle.

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Re: Options again..
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2010, 06:33:13 PM »
The only thing I've heard is that some of the ultra light 243's are super sensitive to heat and people have some issues getting those to group.  I haven't heard of an issue with the stock or heavy barrel versions.  8)  You can get the 30-30 or 243 at davidson's and get a free replacement warranty also.  My cost is $285 to my dealer with local tax. 

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?pg=list&mfg=Harrington+%26+Richardson&mdl=All&cat=2&type=All&cal=All&fin=All&sit=All&zipcode=48858

Note that you should re-run the search if you aren't in Michigan, so you will get the dealers near you and your tax.

Also, from what I've read and heard from other members, the 30-30 is out of the box typically one of the most accurate of all the Handi-rifle calibers. 
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Re: Options again..
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2010, 07:09:31 PM »
Bud's has the 30-30 for $255 with free shipping, hard to beat that deal.  ;) I wouldn't be concerned about the 243, I have 4 of them, two Superlights and two 24" bull barreled Ultras, they all shoot good, but the bull barrel will work great for what ever you use it for.

Tim

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Re: Options again..
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2010, 05:34:06 AM »
The .243 is a good lil' gun. I just bought a youth model for my father-in-law. He wants to take the grand kids hunting at his place in Arkansas so he's been making some light loads with the Sierra 100 gr. Pro-Hunter spitzers. They group pretty good so far with 1.5" to 2" five shot groups @ 100 yards. He's only shooting with one sand bag under the for end and the butt end shoulder'd.
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Re: Options again..
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2010, 05:58:40 AM »
30-30 is the must have Handi
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Re: Options again..
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2010, 09:15:11 AM »
Thanks folks.  Deal is pending for .243.  And just 'I'll take it' to bikerbeans for his 30-30AI stuff. WOW... all in a day!  What a rush.
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Re: Options again..
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2010, 04:14:07 PM »
You got yourself a good deal, bikerbeans, Tom, is a great guy to deal with.  He's a friend and supporter.  He'll help you in any way he can.......believe me, I know from experience.  He's one of the folks that make this site so wonderfully friendly.  Enjoy your new goodies and be sure Tom will help you with any quesations.

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Re: Options again..
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2010, 04:20:35 PM »
OH NO!  Another Pusher man for this damned addiction! :o  Tom, he be named.  Welcome and congratulations.  Sounds like yer off to a running headstart with the Handi's. 8)  You've just joined a great bunch of guys who will help ya with what ever they can. ;)  Just be sure to read the FAQ's, cause they'll tell ya if ya don't.  ::) ;D  DP
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Re: Options again..
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2010, 04:42:55 PM »
Well... I got the whole 243, a new breech, a bronze spacer and the 30-30 AI bbl is on the way.  Now all I need is wood.

It happened all at once, in 4 days... but I rose to the occasion.  Beginning to wonder though, if putting these things together is more fun than actually shooting them.  Well see.

Bell well...
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Re: Options again..
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2010, 05:22:43 PM »
Wait untill you shoot one you put together, now thats fun
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30-30                    223 stainless steel   20ga TDC
44 mag                  Tracker II 20ga        20ga
45-70 Manlicher     20ga USH                28ga
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