Author Topic: Barrel Finish (Read 457 times)

BuzzKill · « **on:** August 24, 2004, 08:11:20 AM »

Is there really any difference in finish on the Ultra barrels verse ones youd find on the Handi? Can anyone with both a Handi and Ultra confirm this? I only have an UV 243 and I am ready to add barrel(s). If there is a difference, it would be too bad that NEF/H&R does not list more Ultra barrels on the add-on list. Maybe this ensures more complete gun sales!? Thanks guys. BuzzKill

handirifle · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2004, 02:05:57 PM »

Buzzkill
My sons have Handi's and I have the 223 Ultra. The Ultra barrel is polished much nicer. That's only a plus if you're not worried about the glare. I've covered mine in animal leg-wrap for cammo.

Yea I know, why cover it if it's prettier? I liked the 24" and Laminate stock but hunt coyotes with it and they don't like the glare.

By the way, there is no difference in accuracy. Maybe a slight edge in speed, but that's all.

oneshotonekill · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2004, 04:12:12 PM »

I've heard several people mention the ultra barrels being polished and therefore having a better finish. I have several ultra and handi barrels and I can't tell them apart by finish. Maybe they only polish the ones being sold as complete rifles and not as accessory barrels?

hellacatcher · « **Reply #3 on:** August 24, 2004, 05:00:30 PM »

I see more difference in the receivers that the barrels then it is still a grab bag example my 22 hornet receiver is shiny and my 44 mag is not both are handys. I know they are different years who cares they both go bang. :?