Author Topic: What's the Difference? (Read 652 times)

Longcruise · « **on:** April 21, 2004, 08:55:56 AM »

Between the regular Handi Rifle and the Ultra Hunter?

I've got one Handi in .223 and a 30-30/12 gauge combo and am thinking of adding a .270. Fitting the .223 for the .270 barrel seems like an economical way to do it but would I gain something from having the Ultra Hunter?

Looking through the 2004 catalog, I didn't really see that much difference. What am I missing? :?

handirifle · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2004, 09:22:36 AM »

Long cruise
The Handi and ultra Hunter, the only difference I can see is the stock (the ultra's are laminated). My 223 Ultra Varmint has "Ultra" on the barrel, but a 24" replacement barrel is probably the same.

The accessories catalog lists the laminated stock so it can be bought seperate as well. Mostly just a looks thing. My Ultra stock is checkered and the Handi's are not.

Personal preference is all.

The BC and target models are the only ones with a REAL difference. the receivers are color case hardened. Other than that and stocks, they too are the same. Barrels are all the same for SB-2's

Longcruise · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2004, 11:12:14 AM »

Wll if that's the only diff then it's barrelo only for me :-)

My .223 handi came with a lam stock anyway. Just luck of the draw I guess.

Thanks

ScatterGunner · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2004, 03:05:58 PM »

i noticed that my 243 ultra varmit has a better finish on the receiver. and the hammer lockup is smoother than my other handi's. although handi's are like your kids, you like them all regardless of the differences !

sg