GBO handi

[gcrank1]

Maybe what we 'need' is somebody with the skills to make a GBO 'branding iron' to send around like the chamber reamers?

[littledog]

  I am in for anything as long as GRAY BEARED is ok with it. I wonder if any stock makers are willing to take a chance for an order of 25 to 30 stocks.

[HWB13]

I vote all of the above, Don't think we will ever settle on a cal, but stocks , frames, medallions, serial numbers all sound good.  One post asked about outside engraving, I am looking for an engraver.  Its been fun setting back and watching this post.

[watsisname]

I once saw a handi rifle combo with Ducks Unlimited "heat branded" in the stock. It was the ugliest stock I have ever seen. Branding on livestock is one thing but on a rifle stock, no thanks!

[wolverine_1]

I, too, have enjoyed watching the post.  Let me suggest that a .357 would probably be the easiest to get most to agree to. 

[tacklebury]

Ok, well I had to throw the 9.3x74r out there, but since that puts it at 500 required, I'd say probably not as likely.  lol  I'd sure LOVE a .30-30 light taper with irons or a 7x57 as well.  Actually there are a lot of other calibers I'd possibly take as long as it's in a lighter taper.  Even a 26" barreled 30-06 would rock.  I'm thinking that someone who knows lost wax casting could probably get a decent rate on a custom medallion.  Once you have the medallions, Boyds would probably step up and do a set of stocks, but not sure how many would be needed.  I can likely put together a CAD file that could be used to machine the base form for a medallion as well. 

[twoshooter]

I would love a 25 cal, but I would be up for a 30 carb. or a Talo shorty 357. Most would Maximize theirs, I would go Herrett.

[YRUpunting?]

This is an interesting thread.

What about a gun case? 

[littledog]

Gun case that sounds interesting

[scratchmark]

or GBO cut to fit recoil pads or buttplates so it wouldnt be just handis involved, even tho we now they rule

[44 Man]

I have enjoyed this post very much.  I would love (LOVE) a tapered barrel 30-30 similar to the old toppers!  But I do agree a caliber is probably not going to be agreed on.  Those can be ordered pretty reasonable.  The stick on, metal, disks we used to use with our Harley dealership name on them were pretty reasonable,  The easiest way to do this is for a 'stick on' medallion for the frame.  I'd go with that, and most others likely would also.  But if I were going to throw something out there, the 30-30 slim barrel would be first, but I'd love a 'classic' chambering that we cannot get now; 6.5 x 55 or 7 x57.  Or maybe something completely different; say a 260 Rem.....   Ah, it's wonderful to dream, but my next priority is a new 30-30 barrel that I can ream to 30-30 AI.  44 Man

[OldSchoolRanger]

I'm in.  Bottom line -- I don't care the caliber, stock.   I'd just like to have a GBO limited run!

If I can count this as an interest in a 7x57, then the unofficial count is up to six.

I'd like a 25 -35 group buy
The defination of insaanty - or if at first you don't succeed ---
how about a 223 with the Graybeard something stamp?

I too would prefer a .25-35 but if the group goes 7x57mm, I'd still get one... 

Right now I have a .25-06 but plan to load it down to around .25-35 to .257 Rob levels...

Tony

This would make it seven for the 7x57.

I am in for anything as long as GRAY BEARED is ok with it. I wonder if any stock makers are willing to take a chance for an order of 25 to 30 stocks.

Guess this makes it eight.

Ok, well I had to throw the 9.3x74r out there, but since that puts it at 500 required, I'd say probably not as likely.  lol  I'd sure LOVE a .30-30 light taper with irons or a 7x57 as well.  Actually there are a lot of other calibers I'd possibly take as long as it's in a lighter taper.  Even a 26" barreled 30-06 would rock.  I'm thinking that someone who knows lost wax casting could probably get a decent rate on a custom medallion.  Once you have the medallions, Boyds would probably step up and do a set of stocks, but not sure how many would be needed.  I can likely put together a CAD file that could be used to machine the base form for a medallion as well. 

This would make nine, for the 7x57.

I have enjoyed this post very much.  I would love (LOVE) a tapered barrel 30-30 similar to the old toppers!  But I do agree a caliber is probably not going to be agreed on.  Those can be ordered pretty reasonable.  The stick on, metal, disks we used to use with our Harley dealership name on them were pretty reasonable,  The easiest way to do this is for a 'stick on' medallion for the frame.  I'd go with that, and most others likely would also.  But if I were going to throw something out there, the 30-30 slim barrel would be first, but I'd love a 'classic' chambering that we cannot get now; 6.5 x 55 or 7 x57.  Or maybe something completely different; say a 260 Rem.....   Ah, it's wonderful to dream, but my next priority is a new 30-30 barrel that I can ream to 30-30 AI.  44 Man

Well we got up to ten, only 190 more to go.

[geezerbiker]

Well we got up to ten, only 190 more to go.

That's just about what I expected...

Tony

[brayh92]

I'm number 11 on the 7x57 then I geuss. I'd love to have a engraved reciever or buttstock with a Medellin. I especially like the recoil pad idea mentioned. I think a 7x57,.30-30, or a .45-70 short barrel with iron sights would be awesome for a group buy.

[wolverine_1]

I, also, would go with a 7X57, although I'd prefer a .357 Mag.

[quickdtoo]

I'd love to have a engraved reciever or buttstock with a Medellin. I especially like the recoil pad idea mentioned. I think a 7x57,.30-30, or a .45-70 short barrel with iron sights would be awesome for a group buy.

Talo has made the SB1-357mag and 44mag and SB2-45-70 in the Trapper model available in the past, 18¾" barrel with sights, perhaps a letter writin barrage from those interested in their reintroduction would prompt them to make them available again, maybe adding the 30-30 to the mix? 

Tim

http://www.taloinc.com/contact_us.htm

http://www.taloinc.com/

[Doublebass73]

Every time this subject comes up people end up posting their Handi wish list and the cool but obscure calibers start coming out. Let's face it, the only caliber that would have a remote chance of making it as a GBO Handi is the 357. Even then we still wouldn't get even close to 250 people to sign up for it.

[YRUpunting?]

Every time this subject comes up people end up posting their Handi wish list and the cool but obscure calibers start coming out. Let's face it, the only caliber that would have a remote chance of making it as a GBO Handi is the 357. Even then we still wouldn't get even close to 250 people to sign up for it.

You need to add "and pay in full" to your last sentence.

Here's another idea.  Who does the receiver engraving for H&R when then do a Ducks Unlimited or other special order?  Basically we come up with the pattern and then each member can send their own receiver(s) to be engraved to the company chosen.  I have no idea what it would cost.  Like I said, just an idea.

[watsisname]

Great Idea. See attachment

[littledog]

 How about a mass email campaign for H&R to bring out special run each year if they look back there other special runs are highly sought after now.  If every member emailed H&R just wanting a special run each year we may get more calibers and styles. Could they ignore hundreds of emails?

[gcrank1]

Yes, they could. There is no money in this for them.

[mo_bio]

I'm in for a 7x57 of any 6.5, awww heck, a medallion or any caliber sounds good too. I would do a couple rifles, one for a shooting' and one for just having'

[littledog]

If  they make it people will buy it especially if its a new caliber for us to play with

[YRUpunting?]

Just my 2 cents, the current make up of H&R isn't going to make any caliber that ammo cannot be bought off the shelf at Walmart.  The 357 Talo's may become available again since that is a popular caliber.  The days of special runs and less popular calibers just doesn't fit in the current H&R's management business plan.

[OldSchoolRanger]

I'm number 11 on the 7x57 then I geuss. I'd love to have a engraved reciever or buttstock with a Medellin. I especially like the recoil pad idea mentioned. I think a 7x57,.30-30, or a .45-70 short barrel with iron sights would be awesome for a group buy.

That makes it number eleven.

I, also, would go with a 7X57, although I'd prefer a .357 Mag.

Unofficial count up to twelve.

I'm in for a 7x57 of any 6.5, awww heck, a medallion or any caliber sounds good too. I would do a couple rifles, one for a shooting' and one for just having'

The unofficial count is now fourteen.  Maybe we can actually get 200 if we keep this going.  This is a lot closer than when it was first suggested. 

Maybe some of the more business/financially minded members might consider buying more than a couple?  It would be a great investment.  Think about it, you could have a caliber "rarer than hen's teeth". 

[littledog]

I used Tim's link to TALO to lobby for a 7x57 handi maybe i will also lobby for a SW460 it would go with there other Talo pistol calibers

[twoshooter]

I think a Talo run would be most likely to be achievable, as a whole rifle. I wonder what or if a run of accessory barrels would be possible ? Who made the AAC barrels ??

[quickdtoo]

How about a mass email campaign for H&R to bring out special run each year if they look back there other special runs are highly sought after now.  If every member emailed H&R just wanting a special run each year we may get more calibers and styles. Could they ignore hundreds of emails?

They don't have a public email address, so you'd have to send letters or make phone contact. 

Tim

[lee1954]

How about a doner barrle to a rebore - I don't think a 223 could get  to be a 25-35 but a 25-35 AI   -  - or a  7x 57....or others..   We could got  20 to 50 in a group..No cut in cost  - but  $ for the board , maybe it would cost more,, and  have a GBO stamp.
   Could we rebore a rimfire barrle to a 25-35  -
or is the softer steel not good ?
                                                           Dan

[quickdtoo]

The unofficial count is now fourteen.  Maybe we can actually get 200 if we keep this going.  This is a lot closer than when it was first suggested. 

The minimum special order requirement was 250 firearms, not 200, not that it makes any difference, the most total votes received in any of the past polls for new offerings was 209, so getting even 200 members to agree on one offering is a pipe dream. 

Tim