« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Are Handi Rifles accurate?  (Read 1594 times)

0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline craigster

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 87
Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« on: June 02, 2013, 06:48:00 PM »



Two rifles, a Topper and a late model Handi, both 30-30s shooting cast bullets @ 100yds.




Logged

Offline Doc Fillem

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (16)
  • Avid Poster
  • *****
  • Posts: 157
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2013, 07:28:52 PM »
Looks good to me, what more could you ask for?
Logged
I have more guns than I need, but not as many as I want.

Offline theratdog

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 405
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2013, 08:34:07 PM »
you better send that gun to me you need to get a weather bey. 8)
Logged

Offline Oldshooter

  • GBO subscriber and supporter
  • Moderators
  • Trade Count: (4)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6426
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2013, 08:55:55 PM »
Quote from: theratdog on June 02, 2013, 08:34:07 PM
you better send that gun to me you need to get a weather bey. 8)

 ;D 
Logged
“Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.”

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery."

Offline HWB13

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 390
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2013, 12:10:00 AM »
You need to control those flyers ;D ;D ;D ;D


good job, good rifle, good loads, GOOD SHOOTING

Logged
Kevin   
Handi's:17 Mach2, 17 HMR,17 WSM, 22LR, 22 Win Mag, 204 Ruger, 22 Hornet UV, 22-250 UV, 25-06, 30-30, 35 Whelen, 30-06, 20gaX2, 20GA ultra Slug, 12ga ultra slug, 12 ga Turkey, H&W 45-70 BC X2, 45 LC CC, 44 Mag, 500 S&W and 140+ non-H&R types

If you have to shoot more than once you should not have shot the first time.

Offline petemi

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (73)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7386
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2013, 01:08:38 AM »
Yeah, what can you expect from cheap, hardware store rifles.  I feel sorry for you, so I'm willing to take that junk off your hands.  My wife needs some more tomato stakes :o ::) ::) ::)

Nice shooting buddy.

Pete
Logged
Keep both eyes open and make the first shot good.
The growing Handi/Sportster/Pardner/Topper Family:  .22 WMR, .22-250. 223, Two Superlight 7mm-08s and one .243, .30-30,  .308, 32-20, 18 inch .356/.358 Win., Two 16.5 inch .357 Max., 18 inch 38-55 BC Carbine, 16.5 inch .445 Super Mag., .45LC, 16.5 and 22 inch .45-70s, .50 Huntsman SS, .410, 20 ga., 12 ga., 20 ga. Pardner Pump, Versa-Pack .410 - .22
[size=7.4 pt]PLEASE DONATE TO THE GBO SERVER FUND  We're closer to the goal but not there yet, we can still use more donations, thanks

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,191112.msg1098959491.html#msg1098959491

Offline Old Fart

  • Intergalactic Moderator
  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (77)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3851
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2013, 02:55:45 AM »
I was soooooooo dissappointed mine wouldn't put all three in the same hole. Almost, but not quite. I'm sitting here wondering if the couple hundred bucks I spent on it will ever be recovered.... ::)
 
http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,279594.msg1099703611.html#msg1099703611
 
 :o :o :o    ;D
Logged
"All my life I've had a bad case of the Fred's. Fredrick Vanderbilt taste on a Fred Sanford budget." CR
Lifetime/Endowment/Patron NRA Member.
Second Amendment Foundation, www.saf.org - Life Member

Offline petemi

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (73)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7386
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2013, 03:06:52 AM »
Old Fart, looking at your older post.  All I can think is "So much for cheek weld".  You obviously didn't need it.

Pete
Logged
Keep both eyes open and make the first shot good.
The growing Handi/Sportster/Pardner/Topper Family:  .22 WMR, .22-250. 223, Two Superlight 7mm-08s and one .243, .30-30,  .308, 32-20, 18 inch .356/.358 Win., Two 16.5 inch .357 Max., 18 inch 38-55 BC Carbine, 16.5 inch .445 Super Mag., .45LC, 16.5 and 22 inch .45-70s, .50 Huntsman SS, .410, 20 ga., 12 ga., 20 ga. Pardner Pump, Versa-Pack .410 - .22
[size=7.4 pt]PLEASE DONATE TO THE GBO SERVER FUND  We're closer to the goal but not there yet, we can still use more donations, thanks

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,191112.msg1098959491.html#msg1098959491

Offline craigster

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 87
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2013, 04:01:30 AM »
Two different loads were used, 31.0 and 33.0 of 4831, Lee 170FN GC. A buddy came up with the loads and suggested I give them a try. Never even thought about using 4831 in a 30-30, let alone with cast bullets.
Logged

Offline cwlongshot

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (158)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9907
  • Gender: Male
  • Shooting, Hunting, the Outdoors & ATVs
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2013, 12:48:31 PM »
Quote from: craigster on June 02, 2013, 06:48:00 PM
  Are Handi Rifles accurate?

Nope  ::) ::) ::) ::)

22MAG shortie Win 34g Premiere


32-20 123g handloads


45Colt 225g FTX


357 maxi shorty


356 Winchester


12USH


223 heavy barrel


22hornet


307 Winchester


500 S&W


FL 357 Maxi


 ;D ;D ;D

CW
Logged
"Pay heed to the man who carries a single shot rifle, he likely knows how to use it."

NRA LIFE Member 
Remember... Four boxes keep us free: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box.

Offline Oldshooter

  • GBO subscriber and supporter
  • Moderators
  • Trade Count: (4)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6426
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2013, 01:36:11 PM »
The wife dont think y'all are very good shots, she says "they are all piled up together and some of em aren't even close to the bullseye.  :-\  Get this then she asked why dont they adjust their scopes like you do? I told her I'm training y'all as best I can over the internet.  ;)
Logged
“Owning a handgun doesn’t make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician.”

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery."

Offline gcrank1

  • Trade Count: (24)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7644
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2013, 01:56:33 PM »
Since they are based on a shotgun arent we supposed to get patterns rather than groups?
Thing is, only my shotguns do shoot patterns, the rifles are way better shooters than a cheap rifle ought to be.
Logged
"Halt while I adjust my accoutrements!"
      ><   ->
We are only temporary caretakers of the past heading toward an uncertain future
22Mag UV / 22LR  Sportster
357Mag Schuetzen Special
45-70  SS Ultra Hunter with UV cin.lam. wood
12ga. 'Ol' Ugly OverKill', Buck barrel c/w  SpeedStock  and swap 28" x Full bird barrel, 1974

Offline revbc

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (94)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1156
  • Gender: Male
    • NewLife Worship Center
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2013, 04:15:02 PM »
Yeah.......really sick of the handis.  :o :o   Didn't even hit the bullseye :(
Logged
Pastor, NewLife Worship Center
(Retired) Automotive Technology Instructor, West Feliciana High School
Avid Shooter, Hunter, Fisherman and owner of Handi Rifles

Offline HWB13

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 390
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2013, 04:23:20 PM »
good shotin Rev, hows retirement treating ya
Logged
Kevin   
Handi's:17 Mach2, 17 HMR,17 WSM, 22LR, 22 Win Mag, 204 Ruger, 22 Hornet UV, 22-250 UV, 25-06, 30-30, 35 Whelen, 30-06, 20gaX2, 20GA ultra Slug, 12ga ultra slug, 12 ga Turkey, H&W 45-70 BC X2, 45 LC CC, 44 Mag, 500 S&W and 140+ non-H&R types

If you have to shoot more than once you should not have shot the first time.

Offline Guy Pike

  • Trade Count: (2)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 374
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2013, 02:13:59 AM »
Mine are accurate. I don' t keep the inaccurate ones.
Logged
You can't beat a Cerberus!

Offline petemi

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (73)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7386
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #15 on: June 04, 2013, 03:50:57 AM »
Quote from: Guy Pike on June 04, 2013, 02:13:59 AM
Mine are accurate. I don' t keep the inaccurate ones.

I've had 20 some odd Handis.  Only one was inaccurate. I sent it back and H&R replaced the barrel and it is now a tack driver. 

To me, there is no such thing as an inaccurate Handi.

Pete
Logged
Keep both eyes open and make the first shot good.
The growing Handi/Sportster/Pardner/Topper Family:  .22 WMR, .22-250. 223, Two Superlight 7mm-08s and one .243, .30-30,  .308, 32-20, 18 inch .356/.358 Win., Two 16.5 inch .357 Max., 18 inch 38-55 BC Carbine, 16.5 inch .445 Super Mag., .45LC, 16.5 and 22 inch .45-70s, .50 Huntsman SS, .410, 20 ga., 12 ga., 20 ga. Pardner Pump, Versa-Pack .410 - .22
[size=7.4 pt]PLEASE DONATE TO THE GBO SERVER FUND  We're closer to the goal but not there yet, we can still use more donations, thanks

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,191112.msg1098959491.html#msg1098959491

Offline revbc

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (94)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1156
  • Gender: Male
    • NewLife Worship Center
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #16 on: June 04, 2013, 05:09:26 PM »


To me, there is no such thing as an inaccurate Handi.

Pete


Ah........I like that Pete ;)

Kevin,

I just don't know about this retirement.................My honey has had me bowed up since :o

Re-plumbed the bathroom in HER cabin so she could put in a washer, took out the regular water heater for room and installed one of those newfangled on-demand ones.  With appropriate wiring for both run through a cramped hot....did I say hot, attic :P
Logged
Pastor, NewLife Worship Center
(Retired) Automotive Technology Instructor, West Feliciana High School
Avid Shooter, Hunter, Fisherman and owner of Handi Rifles

Offline HWB13

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 390
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #17 on: June 04, 2013, 05:55:17 PM »
Rev, I get it retired, haha. to stay home with my new twin boys.  It will probally sink in in the fall.
Logged
Kevin   
Handi's:17 Mach2, 17 HMR,17 WSM, 22LR, 22 Win Mag, 204 Ruger, 22 Hornet UV, 22-250 UV, 25-06, 30-30, 35 Whelen, 30-06, 20gaX2, 20GA ultra Slug, 12ga ultra slug, 12 ga Turkey, H&W 45-70 BC X2, 45 LC CC, 44 Mag, 500 S&W and 140+ non-H&R types

If you have to shoot more than once you should not have shot the first time.

Offline gcrank1

  • Trade Count: (24)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7644
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #18 on: June 05, 2013, 05:32:46 AM »
Rev, Im glad to hear you didnt 'complete the circuit' during the project!
Iffn ya think maybe this 'retirement thing' has no extra time wait'l she retires too...........
Logged
"Halt while I adjust my accoutrements!"
      ><   ->
We are only temporary caretakers of the past heading toward an uncertain future
22Mag UV / 22LR  Sportster
357Mag Schuetzen Special
45-70  SS Ultra Hunter with UV cin.lam. wood
12ga. 'Ol' Ugly OverKill', Buck barrel c/w  SpeedStock  and swap 28" x Full bird barrel, 1974

Offline OldSchoolRanger

  • Trade Count: (60)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2742
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #19 on: June 05, 2013, 06:23:41 AM »
Quote from: Oldshooter on June 03, 2013, 01:36:11 PM
The wife dont think y'all are very good shots, she says "they are all piled up together and some of em aren't even close to the bullseye.  :-\  Get this then she asked why dont they adjust their scopes like you do? I told her I'm training y'all as best I can over the internet.  ;)
;D ;D ;D
Logged
"You are entitled to your own opinions, but you are not entitled to your own facts." - Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan

When you allow a lie to go unchallenged, it becomes the truth.

My quandary, I personally, don't think I have enough Handi's but, I know I have more Handi's than I really need or should have.

Offline northkid

  • GBO Supporter
  • Trade Count: (65)
  • A Real Regular
  • *****
  • Posts: 725
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2013, 07:31:18 AM »
Quote from: petemi on June 03, 2013, 01:08:38 AM
Yeah, what can you expect from cheap, hardware store rifles.  I feel sorry for you, so I'm willing to take that junk off your hands.  My wife needs some more tomato stakes :o ::) ::) ::)

Nice shooting buddy.

Pete
love that reply pete.  ;D
Logged

Offline lonewolf5348

  • Trade Count: (38)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1393
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #21 on: June 05, 2013, 11:34:07 AM »
Logged

Offline craigster

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 87
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #22 on: June 05, 2013, 12:41:58 PM »
What is  your 38-55 load?
Logged

Offline gendoc

  • SWAMP GROCERIES RULE !!!
  • Trade Count: (329)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3957
  • TRUTH AND HUMOR, thatsa what i'm talk'n bout
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #23 on: June 05, 2013, 01:04:38 PM »
you ask... Are Handi Rifles accurate

hellnaw !! bring your best, or yur friends best to tha bama swamp.
 
it will be for pinks or cash value. my handi's are only worth $200 so yur already batt'n  950...come'on.  lets play !!! 8)
Logged
sea-ya.....
in tha meen time, i'm wait'n for tha  7th trumpet ta sound !!!

gotta big green tractor ana diesel truck, my idea of heaven's chasin whitetail bucks and asa country boy, you know i can survive............

hey boy, hit this mason jar one time...
burn ya lil'bit did'nt it. ya ever been snipe hunt'n ?  come on...

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

Offline quickdtoo

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (149)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 43300
  • Gender: Male
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #24 on: June 05, 2013, 01:11:41 PM »
Quote from: craigster on June 05, 2013, 12:41:58 PM
What is  your 38-55 load?

Quote from: lonewolf5348 on March 16, 2011, 08:29:51 AM

 my 38-55 at 75 yards using peep sights

I shoot mine with IMR 3031 255 FP bullet cast no gas check at 33.0 grains of powder

Logged
"Always do right, this will gratify some and astonish the rest" -  Mark Twain

Offline Itsricmo

  • Trade Count: (1)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 141
Re: Are Handi Rifles accurate?
« Reply #25 on: June 05, 2013, 08:20:50 PM »
Man.. all of this crap being posted up is really making me want to stick with my Mossberg. I can do in 1 shot what it takes you guys 9  :o
lol Some really great shooting here everyone and makes me plenty more comfortable with putting together my own Handi!
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »