Author Topic: New Barrels, Vs New Rifle (Read 342 times)

Bison Butt · « **on:** November 10, 2005, 04:53:46 PM »

I am new here, so this may have been old stuff to some of you.

I have a Buffalo Classic. I am in need of another shorter 45/70 Handi rifle barrel, or the complete 45/70 Handi Rifle for limited shooting.

I also want to have a varmit caliber barrel for the BC or the new Handi rifle.

I'm not sure as to wether to buy two new barrells and have them fit to the BC or to buy a handi rifle and the varmit barrel.

The handeling differences of the BC with a shorter barrel should be about the same as the Handi rifle shouldn't it? I know the stock is different.

When I turn loose of these guns, seems like the Handi rifle and varmit barrel would sell better than a BC with 3 barrels.

One of you may have walked this path before or at least have an opinion.

Thanks

BB

mitchell · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2005, 05:45:49 PM »

if you want to turn loose of it you can sell it all here in about 5 min.

Bison Butt · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2005, 06:01:29 PM »

Good point Mitchel,

Thanks

BB

Couger · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2005, 08:09:14 PM »

Go with the extra barrels ......

Unless you need another receiver ......

As long as you go with a popular varmint round like the .223, .225-250 or .204 Ruger, etc. and don't modify them "much", they'll easily find second-hand homes.

As for the .45/70, along with the Buff Classic barrel, one or two other barrels are available too, or you could get a second BC barrel and get it shortened to whatever length you need.

That's how I plan to get a "heavier" .45/70 tube, but shorter than 32 inches. FWIW.