Author Topic: Help!!! (Read 2294 times)

thumper113 · « **on:** August 06, 2012, 05:01:57 PM »

My name is Robert Smith, and I am rapidly becoming a "Handi-holic".

Okay. Got .223 bull barrel and .30-30.

Now...

If you could only have one other Handi what would you have?

Jason F · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2012, 05:04:57 PM »

A true handi-holic has a 45-70

goldhound56 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:17:33 PM »

.44 mag.

ratdog · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:17:50 PM »

that's a hard one buddy i like them all it's like eating potato chips can't eat just one.

Sourdough · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:39:18 PM »

Depends on where you live. Back East the 45-70. Out West the 30-06.

bikerbeans · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2012, 07:52:52 PM »

In the last couple of years I have bought about 2 dozen "only one more" Handis. IF you have been bitten by the bug just buy the next one you can get a good deal on because there will be more to come.

BB

LaOtto222 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2012, 11:02:35 PM »

It depends on what you want it for. For Deer a big Bore out East, like a 45-70, 444, 44 Mag out West a 308, 7-08, 30-06. If you are just going to have fun with it, I suggest a small bore like a 243, 25-06 or a 357 Mag. The obvious choice is a 223, but you already have one.

Good Luck and Good Shooting

jedman · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:04:39 AM »

I would recomend a 357 mag. 44 mag. or a 45 colt, for plinking, target or hunting.
Jed

SEK_22Hornet · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2012, 12:34:42 PM »

My vote is for the 22 Hornet - I know you already have a .223, but the Hornet is a lot of fun to plink with - especially if you are a handloader. If you are, I wold suggest reaming it out to 22K Hornet like I just did - Quiet, no recoil, very economical to reload and just plain fun!

spikehorn · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2012, 01:55:10 PM »

45-70 first then all the others mentioned, and my favorite the 280

tykempster · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2012, 02:29:25 PM »

45-70 and buy a casting pot...mild to wild in one cartridge.

Then, when wild doesn't seem quite so wild anymore, 45-120 it!

srussell · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2012, 03:42:52 PM »

don't be ashamed. lots of us here. if you do slip and buy that 45-70 you really need then we will forgive you. what the wife does is out of our hands

Sourdough · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2012, 07:00:02 AM »

Looks like the universal recommendation is the venerable old 45/70. Can't beat it. Like tykempster said, "Mild to Wild in one cartridge".

It's devastating on Black Bears over bait. Hogs may run, but they don't go far. Does a good job on Moose too. Back it down a little and it's great for Whitetail. Big hole in and a big hole out. Little bullet expansion, unless a bone is hit. Little hermrage, if any, due to the slower speed, and nice big holes to let the blood out.

rdlange · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2012, 09:07:39 AM »

45-70 or 357 maxi.

cwlongshot · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2012, 10:37:59 AM »

Quote from: rdlange on August 08, 2012, 09:07:39 AM

45-70 or 357 maxi.

thumper113 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2012, 11:55:31 AM »

Well, while waiting on the 45-70 and 22 Hornet I decided on, I picked up a .243 and .270...
(And they whispered in my ear I'll also need a 30-06...)

yukondog · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2012, 02:15:32 PM »

With a 20 or 12 GA. just about all your bases would be covered,if you could only have one more.

twoshooter · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2012, 02:45:11 PM »

You have the light and medium covered. I would look for a deal on a 45/70 or a 444. Both are 200 yard cartridges with a good load, and will handle elk & moose, and even big bear if need be. You can always fill in as you go, but I would strongly suggest you go with the big dogs next.

revbc · « **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2012, 03:41:10 PM »

45/70 and then 45/70

thumper113 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2012, 06:14:09 PM »

So, 45/70 it is...

Now, which barrel length? 18", 22" or go with the BC?

(See what y'all done started!)

Flynmoose · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2012, 07:15:16 PM »

I'm not much help....all three!!
FM

lrrice · « **Reply #21 on:** August 15, 2012, 09:37:25 AM »

Your choice 18 if you like cute and handy...BC if you want sexy.

spikehorn · « **Reply #22 on:** August 15, 2012, 10:12:46 AM »

Go with the 24" ultra hunter

mechanic · « **Reply #23 on:** August 15, 2012, 10:28:44 AM »

The one other Handi you will need is a 45-70, 357 max., 223, 17 hmr, 22 mag., and a couple custom calibers.....

Ben

45-70.gov · « **Reply #24 on:** August 15, 2012, 11:55:08 AM »

it is common knowledge that you can not have just one....like the chip commercial

but if you did want to pretend just for a minute for the sake of arguement

Quote from: cwlongshot on August 08, 2012, 10:37:59 AM

Quote from: rdlange on August 08, 2012, 09:07:39 AM
45-70 or 357 maxi.

or add the 44 mag

i like my handi to match the handgun i am carrying that day
45-70 is just required
as is a 30-30......[must admitt....still working on it]

gendoc · « **Reply #25 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:46:47 PM »

thumper, you mite wanna starta poll......thata way folks won't be intimadated much cuz others will
try there best to show you why there right !!!!!!

me.....45/70 no others come close..........thatsa my OAS's for tha day

thumper113 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 15, 2012, 01:57:19 PM »

Lol, I would start a poll but you can't access the polls on a phone. (or at least I don't know how!)

If I were to start a poll it would be to see if my estimation is right. I figured out all of you who are truly Handicated have these four in your collection.

45-70
30/30
22 hornet
357 either mag or max

Everything else is to the holics taste...but these four are nearly mandatory.

thumper113 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 05, 2012, 10:24:25 AM »

Well, I got the18" 45/70 today. Will pick it up tomorrow. Still looking hard for the 24" mentioned. Decided 30-06 and a huntsman are next.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 05, 2012, 02:23:21 PM »

Well Thumper, I'd modify your criteria a bit for 'holic:
Shotgun
CF Rifle
RF Rifle
After that anything else is gravy.......and a bit redundant

OldSchoolRanger · « **Reply #29 on:** September 05, 2012, 06:56:42 PM »

Quote from: thumper113 on September 05, 2012, 10:24:25 AM

Well, I got the18" 45/70 today. Will pick it up tomorrow. Still looking hard for the 24" mentioned. Decided 30-06 and a huntsman are next.

Don't you worry, your truly bitten!
Now all you need are 12Ga, 20Ga, 16Ga, and .410bore, then you got the shotgun end covered.

Oops forgot, you have to get Tracker barrels for your shotguns too!