Author Topic: Buffalo Hunter Barrel On Handi? (Read 567 times)

sherppa · « **on:** January 11, 2005, 04:12:45 PM »

Does anyone know if a Bullalo Hunter 45-70 barrel will go on a Handi?

handirifle · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2005, 05:44:00 PM »

If you mean the Buffalo "Classic" barrel, the answer is maybe. If you're Handi is an SB-2 receiver, then yes, if it is a SB-1 (some older SB-1's will accept it. or shotgun then no!! To be sure, call NEF and give them the s# and they'll tell you. Make sure you ask if they are in stock before you senf the receiver off.

JPH45 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2005, 05:50:34 PM »

Absolutely yes. And it will add weight out in front which will help the gun hold still and you will gain a tad more velocity as well. I also believe there is one fellow here who added one of these and had in recut to 28" to make it a little more woods friendly. For practical purposes the only difference in the Buff Hunter and the Handi is the quality of wood, walnut vs. beech and other assorted palletwood. The frame, I have never been competely clear if the frame is the SB2 frame just color cased, or if it is actually the iron shotgun frame. Visually, the only difference is how the frame appears, if it were the shotgun frame, then it would be a weaker frame and not capable of being heavily loaded. If you are having a Buff Hunter barrel installed on your SB2 frame, then that won't matter, and you could put together a really sharp rifle using the Gun Stock Inc. stocks on it.

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2005, 06:13:09 PM »

I got one on mine..,sent in my receiver and the factory installed it and put a trigger job on it while it was there...in the good ole days when it was FREE.... it's a howitzer!! :mrgreen:

MSP Ret · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2005, 02:59:44 AM »

in a word, but with qualifications, yes....<><.... :grin:

sherppa · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2005, 08:30:25 AM »

Thanks Guys! I knew I came to the right place!!!!!