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Offline cudatruck

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« on: February 07, 2014, 09:12:28 AM »
has anyone kept track of all the custom chamberings everyone on here has done with the handi rifle? I'm thinking a list would make interesting reading. Willing to bet our handis are one of the most customized rifle brands ever! I have the .357Max, .30-30 AI, and a .30-40 krag (Thanks George) and had a .45-120. Would be kinda cool to keep a list of what's been done to show possibilities.
Oh, almost forgot the soon to be .356 win!
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2014, 09:20:12 AM »
Here's mine:

357 Maxi
45-120
405 Win
35 Remington
338-06
280 improved
30-30AI
35 Whelen Improved
460 S&W
221 Fireball
6.5x55
6mm Ackley
260 Remington
6x45
270AI
445 Supermag
376 Steyr
9.3x62
499 Hubel Express
50-140

7x57 Mauser Factory
7x64 Brenneke Factory
35 Whelen RMEF 26"

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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2014, 12:52:10 PM »
And mine include

- 6.5 Grendel
- .356 Win


Thanks, Dinny
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2014, 01:02:03 PM »
I did a .25-06 Ackley Improved (40 Degree) back in the 90's. Wish I would have NEVER sold that thing.  >:(
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2014, 01:13:42 PM »
8mm Mauser
357 max
I will add the 6.5x55 one day. Would like the 9.3x62 too and have toyed with the idea of 8x56r.
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2014, 01:44:00 PM »
Don't have any custom yet, but my first will be a 6.5x55.  Got a cool plan and I'll wait to reveal it when it is done.
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2014, 02:37:06 PM »
I ain't as fancy as youze guys.  All I've got is two Maxis, a .32-20 , .356/.358 and a .445.  I guess I've got some homework to do :-[   One thing I will say for that little group is they all shoot.  The .32-20 is a "Trotter Special".  I wouldn't be without it.  It's in the "Ready Service" rack by the back door, right next to a Maxi, the .445 and the  .356/.358. They're my most grabbed, get the job done, rifles...They all work, and they're all very special to me.  The .356/.358 got my buck last season.

I can't include my .38-55, cause it is just shorty, 18 inches.  It ain't a non-standard. For me, it is a very special rifle.  I got it from my dearly beloved grandfather, Tim and it will always be cherished.  Kidding aside, Tim, quickdtoo, is the father of this rifle.  He made two.  He has one and I have the other.  I love the rifle and I love the caliber.  It is similar to the .45-70 in that it shoots a rainbow.  Learn the rainbow and follow it, there's a pot of gold at the end. I think of it as my Maxi Long Rifle.

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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2014, 02:42:14 PM »
i have a 357 max....as do several family members
i have a 454 cassul.....both just simple ream to extend chamber


the 405  winchester is the only ''custom'' chambering that would interest me
or  maybe something in 375


i try to stick with cast

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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2014, 03:12:13 PM »
250 Savage and 17 Hornady Hornet. Both thanks to this site and learning they could be modified.

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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2014, 03:13:42 PM »
17 ackley hornet , 22-250 AI are my only customs got a 280 AI in the planning phase
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2014, 03:17:56 PM »
My only "oddities" are my 30-40 Krag (Thanks Atlaw), my .357 Max, and my .45 ACP. I do have  7x57 which is stock but not common....<><.... :) 
 
I also have a Versa Pak barrel which is now a .22 WMR and it shoots GREAT. It is VERY accurate!!!!!
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2014, 03:25:33 PM »
Quote from: MSP Ret on February 07, 2014, 03:17:56 PM
My only "oddities" are my 30-40 Krag (Thanks Atlaw), my .357 Max, and my .45 ACP. I do have  7x57 which is stock but not common....<><.... :) 
 
I also have a Versa Pak barrel which is now a .22 WMR and it shoots GREAT. It is VERY accurate!!!!!


I bet the 7x57 is awesome!
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2014, 03:57:26 PM »
Hey Andy (MSP Ret)!  I've got another 30-40 now also!   ;D  I've missed you Bro!  BTW, speaking of missing, did they ever find that missing Trooper friend of yours?   ???

Back on topic, I've got a 357 Max and a 45-120 and a 50-140.  Soon's I get settled in the new digs I'll have a 445 Mag Shorty and I'm lookin real hard at a 25-20!   ;D  or 35...  :-\

Then there's that extra 280 barrel I got laying around...  ::)
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2014, 04:00:54 PM »
Well you guys bet me too most of myown additions. (17hornet, 25/35, 32/20, 454 & 356)

(I did not know of another 22 mag Versa-PAC!!!  I have a 16.25" ;) )

But I have a 307 to add!!

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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2014, 04:51:03 PM »
The only modified one I have is the 300AAC-R that was an insert done by a member here, very happy with it, it has a 1- 10 twist and can use 357 brass.
     If I find a reasonable deal on a 357 barrel I will have it reamed to 357 Herrett.  My problem is that most cartridges I would want are small and there is no possibility of a ream job, ie 25/20, 25/35, 7X30 waters. The 30/40 might be a possibility still.
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2014, 03:24:05 AM »
  I have built these for myself and have done several others for friends.


  270 R wildcat formed on 7x57 R brass
  .303 OB. Wildcat round formed on  30-30 brass
  8 mm Lebel
  .340 MF wildcat round formed on 45-70 brass
  .357 Maxi
  .375 H&R. Wildcat formed on 45-100 brass
  40 x .410. Ohio legal deer rifled shotgun slug gun
  44 special
  45 cal. Smokeless muzzleloader
  50-70 converted 50 cal. H&R Huntsman


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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2014, 05:19:18 AM »
No customs here as yet but hope to have a .30-30 AI in the not to distant future. Also thinking a .225 Winchester, .225 AI (or .226 JDJ) would make a great Coyote Gun.

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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2014, 07:24:49 AM »
454 Casull x2 and a 9mm luger stub.
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2014, 08:51:46 AM »
410 bore Rifled Slug Gun

24ga Rifled Slug Gun 

32ga Rifle slug gun (in the pipe dream stage right now)

308 ChipShot - (formed from 445SM brass)

358 CheezeWhiz - formed from 445SM brass)

44 Bodeen - (444M stretched to 2.86" brass length)

308x444 - (309 JDJ Clone)

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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2014, 10:01:01 AM »
Has anyone tried the .219DW? Since it is basically a necked down 30-30 I thought it might shoot well in a Handi.
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2014, 03:11:32 PM »
25 Remington, 35 Remington, 30/40 Krag...wouldn't mind having a 7x30 Waters.
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« Reply #21 on: February 08, 2014, 07:38:39 PM »
I've got a 358JDJ and a 454 Casull!!!
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #22 on: February 09, 2014, 12:40:43 PM »
17 fireball from 17 hmr trotter spec (I'd rather roll my own cheaper ,thank you)
445 super mag - now that the scope is front & low - enjoying da thumper!
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #23 on: February 10, 2014, 11:52:03 AM »
I have a 45 acp, and a 41 mag. Both on a 12g stub. Scout mount on the 41 mag with 2x pistol scope, 2x by 6 cheapo scope on the 45. Tactical stile. Shot a deer at 100+ yards this year with 45acp. Bang/flop but not dead, had to brain it. No tracking. Extra large doe.
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2014, 09:32:43 AM »
I have a

.32 H&R Magnum
.270 Hornet
.357 Maximum (factory chamber)
.40-30  (.30-30 opened to 10mm
.445 Super Magnum

I prefer rimmed cases in the single shots

Would have a lot more, like a 7-30 Waters, if there was a source of unchambered replacement barrels
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #25 on: February 11, 2014, 10:06:53 AM »
The only "Custom" I have is a recent 357 Max. But I will probably some day have a 327 Mag. I just love the little plinker rounds it will support. Don't know why I just do.
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #26 on: February 11, 2014, 02:48:27 PM »
Here's mine
30-40 Krag
358 win
375 Whelen Improved
405 win
416 Taylor 
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #27 on: February 12, 2014, 01:53:38 AM »
Just one: 7.62 Tokarev
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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #28 on: February 12, 2014, 12:31:32 PM »
None yet but I may do a .22 K hornet for my son if I can find a .22 Hornet superlight barrel.

I'd love to do a .38 Special shorty stub job (I know, I know just get a .357 but I want a 38 for a small game gun and companion to my Ruger LCR).

I also wouldn't mind a .30 Carbine. There was one on the classifieds a while back but I missed it.

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Re: custom handi calibers
« Reply #29 on: February 16, 2014, 01:14:26 PM »
Here's mine

32 s&w long
25/20
10mm
6.5x53r
7.52x54r
50/70

my next one is going to be a 9mm flobert, collected all the pieces a while ago just haven't gotten to it yet but soon.
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