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Offline kawasakifreak77

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Handi noob!
« on: February 27, 2014, 01:40:56 PM »
Howdy, I'm Ray from Kansas.

Been curious about Handi rifles for awhile. I'm a fierce advocate of the K.I.S.S. principle. I want to start casting my own soon & I think the old .35 Remington would be a neat old caliber to do it in.

I spotted an ejector model 30-30 locally & snagged it up for the frame & wood. Picked up a .35 Remington barrel & it arrived today! So now begins my cast boo lit shooter build!

I've lurked for months & have read most the FAQs. For the most part, I'm understanding them but I'm not a good text learner. Got a couple more in depth questions bit that's for elsewhere.

Ya'll have a good one.
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Re: Handi noob!
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2014, 01:55:57 PM »
You might want to start shooting cast from the .30! lots of different bullets and molds to choose from. The old .30-30 is reputed to be a great cast bullet round.
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Offline kawasakifreak77

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Re: Handi noob!
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2014, 03:07:49 PM »
The same thought has crossed my mind, however the 30-30 barrel I got has microgroove rifling. I've read that, yes you can cast for them, however it seems it's more difficult & until I get some experience under my belt, I wanted to start off with a cast friendly caliber.

That & I've always been a believer in big heavy bullets!
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Offline Ex 49'er

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Re: Handi noob!
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2014, 04:32:48 PM »
 
Welcome to GBO. This is a great place. Pull up a chair and sit a spell.
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Re: Handi noob!
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2014, 10:13:24 PM »
Welcome to the internet home of a great bunch of folks and a few old farts.
Hope your time here is enjoyable.

I've got both of those calibers in Handi's and they both shoot cast very well.  :)
Glad you found Handi Mecca.  ;D
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Re: Handi noob!
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2014, 03:04:40 AM »
Welcome.  I have learned a lot of good info. Great folks here..

Bill
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Re: Handi noob!
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2014, 03:41:30 AM »
welcome
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Re: Handi noob!
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2014, 08:09:35 PM »
Thanks for the warm welcome ya'll. Barely been on here a day & already got a huge amount of help! This joint seems pretty jake to me.
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