custom handi calibers

[geezerbiker]

I had my NEF converted to 30/30 A.I. I don't know why, maybe because I wanted one for years and the gunsmith did it for free.....

If I could get that kind of deal, I'd have mine done too.  I'm not to sure I could do it myself and not screw it up.

Tony

[cwlongshot]

32 H&R and 7/30 Waters are two calibers Ill forever feel H&R really missed the boat on!!  Today Id grab a 327 Fed in a NY Minute!!!

[Ghosth]

I would still totally jump on a .32H&R Mag barrel.

Probably would only shoot .32sw longs in it although I do have 100 new Starline brass in .32H&R Mag that could be loaded for it.

[cwlongshot]

I would Immediately ream to 327 and shoot all of them!

[Ruger27]

I’ve got myself a 358 win.

[gene_225]

I would Immediately ream to 327 and shoot all of them!

You know, Chazel sells an insert barrel in 327 for your shotgun. And you are correct, you can chamber: .32s&w, .32s&w long, 32 h&r mag, 327 mag, and 32 auto. That's really flexible IMO. Should work well in my Tracker I h&r. I'm looking forward to trying mine out.

[jedman]

   I told myself NO MORE but my mind starts turning and I get ideas…..  I do have a lonely 20 ga. H&R topper and a 7mm barrel blank sitting around collecting dust so maybe one more shotgun to rifle project, this one will be in 7-30 Waters.  In a single shot rifle with no OAL restrictions and the abilities to use pointed bullets it should be a perfect choice for most of my deer hunting needs.
The only thing is I have 3 or 4 dozen other rifles that will do the same. 
Anyway it will probably be winter time before I start it. I have the shotgun, the barrel, the ejector ( 30-30 ), and a scope base already sitting around, and I just bought a die set for it, I may have to rent the reamer.

jedman

[Dinny]

Jed,
  I just finished a 7-30 Waters Handi stub build. It has potential to become a favorite amongst favorites.

I have a few oddballs like 348 Win, 7-30 Waters, 360 Buckhammer, and a 45cal smokeless muzzleloader made from a 45-70 barrel.

Thanks, Dinny

[Ranger99]

If I didn't have what I already have,
I'd find a Handi to make a 360BH.

I pretty much have all the animals
in my region covered right now

[ironglow]

  The Handis were a great design and value.  Has there cropped up yet, a suitable replacement?  As of now, i have only one remaining...a Versa-pack..

   I do have a CVA in .44 Mag, and it is good for that task...but for rimfires, were they available, a lighter frame would be more desireable.

[Ranger99]

A friend has a stainless cva 45/70.
Comparing it to my H&R 444, it
seems clunkier putting it to my
shoulder. Maybe just perception,
I don't know. Might be sturdier
heavier material. Don't know about
that either. Mine shoots as well
as many other rifles I've shot of
different actions, and I've killed
a good many deer and swine with
it at one round each expended.
I don't know the stats for his, or
if he's even tried to hunt with it.
Henrys are good looking, and
well built ( according to those
I know that have one)
I'm not fond of the "beavertail"
barrel latch lever after using the
H&R/NEF thumb lever for so
many years. It doesn't drive
back into the web of my hand.
Also, those few I know with a
Henry say that it's heavy and
unwieldy after toting it for a
few hours. ( no experience
with that myself)
Even Dave Canterbury says that
" carrying a Henry is like carrying
a brick "
Everybody's different

[ironglow]

A friend has a stainless cva 45/70.
Comparing it to my H&R 444, it
seems clunkier putting it to my
shoulder. Maybe just perception,
I don't know. Might be sturdier
heavier material. Don't know about
that either. Mine shoots as well
as many other rifles I've shot of
different actions, and I've killed
a good many deer and swine with
it at one round each expended.
I don't know the stats for his, or
if he's even tried to hunt with it.
Henrys are good looking, and
well built ( according to those
I know that have one)
I'm not fond of the "beavertail"
barrel latch lever after using the
H&R/NEF thumb lever for so
many years. It doesn't drive
back into the web of my hand.
Also, those few I know with a
Henry say that it's heavy and
unwieldy after toting it for a
few hours. ( no experience
with that myself)
Even Dave Canterbury says that
" carrying a Henry is like carrying
a brick "
Everybody's different

   
  I think you may be right, my .44 seems a bit clunkier than the old H&Rs...which ios why I said for sure..for rimfires a lighter, handier frame would be required.

[Ranger99]

Yeah,  everybody's different though.
I know some people that tell me my Handis
are too lightweight. Yeah, if you're firing
repeatedly off of a benchrest, yes it
would be. I always tell them that when I
am shooting one after another that I
wear a PAST pad and there's practically
no recoil.  I never feel any recoil in the
field shooting an animal the one time.
CVA might have made those rifles
heavier on purpose for shooter comfort
at the bench. I don't know.
My scoped 444 H&R with one up the
spout and 5 in the stock sleeve and a
scope weighs a smidge less than 8 pounds
on my cheesy fish scale. Too much
for some, not enough for others.
It's been a good one after the factory
fixed their mistake under the new
warranty. Can't remember exactly,
but I think that the man ( Brian?)
that was a H&R repair tech and
posted on GB replaced my barrel
and tweaked it some because after
sending a few downrange like the
others suggested, it's a tack driving
meat machine. I'd genuinely hate
for it to be gone

[jedman]

 I did finish the 7-30 Waters barrel and it shoots great, I took 2 deer with it in 2024.
I do have a project handi barrel that I bought from a friend that needs a working extractor that will work with a belted case. I have made several from other caliber extractors that I am trying to catch the cartridge case by the shallow groove behind the belt but so far it’s not reliable enough.
 It’s a 44 cal. barrel and I might cut it like a stub and then reuse the barrel and stub it back together and make it a 44 magnum ?  It would likely finish at 18” and be quite usable and more desirable than what it is now.

 I do have a really nice tapered octagon barrel in 357 bore that I haven’t found a home for yet but I don’t think it will be used for a handi barrel. I do have a German made martini schuetzen rifle that’s chambered in 22 K hornet that I have already started to rebarrel in 256 win mag but now thinking that the tapered octagon barrel would look really good of this rifle instead.
 jedman

[ironglow]

Yeah,  everybody's different though.
I know some people that tell me my Handis
are too lightweight. Yeah, if you're firing
repeatedly off of a benchrest, yes it
would be. I always tell them that when I
am shooting one after another that I
wear a PAST pad and there's practically
no recoil.  I never feel any recoil in the
field shooting an animal the one time.
CVA might have made those rifles
heavier on purpose for shooter comfort
at the bench. I don't know.
My scoped 444 H&R with one up the
spout and 5 in the stock sleeve and a
scope weighs a smidge less than 8 pounds
on my cheesy fish scale. Too much
for some, not enough for others.
It's been a good one after the factory
fixed their mistake under the new
warranty. Can't remember exactly,
but I think that the man ( Brian?)
that was a H&R repair tech and
posted on GB replaced my barrel
and tweaked it some because after
sending a few downrange like the
others suggested, it's a tack driving
meat machine. I'd genuinely hate
for it to be gone

   Well; 30 years ago the CVA would have seemed light..but now in my high 80s..it is considerable heavier ! 

  Which reminds me of a couple years ago, when ouir Legion post received some M1 garands for ceremonial usage.  Seems like all we gray heads remarked upon how much heavier they are now, than they were back when we were using them every day..   

[Mule 11]

I do like a light rifle, and if it’s not light it needs to be not forward heavy for me or I won’t use it much and don’t need to as I’m spoilt.

[AtlLaw]

I went back and checked my previous post and saw that I hadn't listed one of my favorites; a 9.3x74R.

[Dixie-Dude]

As asked, is anyone making a single shot shotgun or rifle like the Handy anymore? 

[ironglow]

As asked, is anyone making a single shot shotgun or rifle like the Handy anymore?

  I guess Henry and Thompson Center qualify, albeit a bit more costly. Then there is CVA..... and don't forget Rossi..

   https://rossiusa.com/rifles/single-shot-rifles

  And it looks like Traditions is trying to copy CVA.. 

    https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/category/Cartridge-Rifles

[quickdtoo]

The Turkish Gforce.... https://gforcearms.com/firearms/rifles/gftxp-rifle/

[ironglow]

The Turkish Gforce.... https://gforcearms.com/firearms/rifles/gftxp-rifle/

  THose look real nice Quick...   Perhaps the closest thing to the old H & R rifles.  Are they widely available ?

[ironglow]

Rock Island has a fine looking shotgun...looks suspiciously like Gforce..

  In any case, Iwonder when Rock Island will start a rifle line on this base...   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM7YD2qc_eQ&t=182s

[Mule 11]

As asked, is anyone making a single shot shotgun or rifle like the Handy anymore?

Rossi, and CVA although just like others there may be some fitting involved if not from the factory. Thompson Center is supposedly/eventually coming out with something? Although there are plenty of barrel makers and frame makers for both and plenty of used on the market.

[quickdtoo]

The Turkish Gforce.... https://gforcearms.com/firearms/rifles/gftxp-rifle/

  THose look real nice Quick...   Perhaps the closest thing to the old H & R rifles.  Are they widely available ?

There are a few online sources that say they have some in stock, their dealer locator shows a few local dealers that may be able to get them.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=GFTXP