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Offline jimbobb55

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New cartridge for a handi?
« on: December 16, 2011, 01:03:42 PM »
Just read an article on 300 whisper based on the 221 rem. I'd like one in a handi. What caliber can I ream to make this possable?

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Re: New cartridge for a handi?
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2011, 01:11:42 PM »
You can't without a rebore or stub, H&R has never made a .30 cal barrel that would work. There is the 300AAC  Blackout(7.62x35) if you want to buy a complete rifle for about $350 if they ever get them in production.

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Re: New cartridge for a handi?
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2011, 12:30:40 AM »
Tim
 Is that caliber something that is a definite to be produced. Was looking at getting anothyer 7.62x39 but will wait as this would be something I would be intrested in. It would be great to know what if any new calibers they are thinking of producing.

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Re: New cartridge for a handi?
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2011, 05:26:25 AM »
AAC is having H&R make them, supposed to be available in March from AAC, not H&R. As I've stated before, if a distributor or dealer is willing to order enough special order firearms, H&R will make them, last I checked it was at least 250 for something standard like a .30 cal, and 500 for something not so common.

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