Author Topic: results of caliber polls????? (Read 5828 times)

xhare · « **Reply #30 on:** July 03, 2007, 08:31:29 AM »

This poll shows the problem NEF has when considering a new caliber offering. There were only a few calibers that have more than 1 or 2 votes. For example, I would love a 6.8 SPC in a Superlight, just to add to the list. We all want something in particular, but very few of us want the same thing. Some of the calibers could use bore sizes they have already, like my 6.8 (.277), at least those would be a little easier. Those that would require a new bore size would be more costly for NEF to produce initially. This also makes the 7.62x39 attempt NEF made all the more surprising they tried it, they did not already have .311 barrels around from another caliber.

That said I'll also throw my hat in for the 30-40, with open sights please.

MS Mule · « **Reply #31 on:** July 03, 2007, 11:13:37 AM »

Ist choice - 6.5X55 Swede with 26" barrel
2nd choice - 405 Win for my state's primitive weapon deer season

Inrut24/7 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2007, 11:27:33 AM »

I would like to see a 17 remington or 17 fireball, maybe even a 221 fireball.

turkeyeye · « **Reply #33 on:** July 04, 2007, 02:20:34 AM »

6.5 x 55 Swede.

goodwrench6710 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 04, 2007, 01:23:32 PM »

A "good" 35 whelen in a 26" stainless, a stainless 454 casull 22" (good brush gun)& mabe a stainless 25-06 stainless 26". Guess you can tell I like stainless.
Would love to see magnums, but we know that's not possible.

DakotaElkSlayer · « **Reply #35 on:** July 05, 2007, 07:21:33 PM »

Gee, I just wish NEF would fill there orders from wholesalers for the .35 Whelen. Neither Bill Hicks nor Accusport ever got any(which they ordered) before they discontinued 'em due to the "lack of interest".

Jim

quickdtoo · « **Reply #36 on:** July 05, 2007, 07:45:21 PM »

The Whelen was discontinued due to problems with factory ammo, and probably compounded by poor chamber specs. $:-\$

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,109734.msg1098328530.html#msg1098328530

But if you want one, they're available.

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,121568.0.html

Tim

DTHOSS · « **Reply #37 on:** July 06, 2007, 11:12:47 AM »

Quote from: Tnbear on September 18, 2006, 05:52:00 PM

I would love to see the .35 Rem and the .460 S&W. Just for fun how about the 6.8 SPC

I'll cast another vote for the 6.8mm SPC.

superjay01 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 06, 2007, 12:44:50 PM »

choices, choices to many choices. I'll give ya the top three.
1. 6.5X55 Swede
2. 257 Roberts
3. 6.8 SPC

db22 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 07, 2007, 02:44:19 PM »

.25-35, .257 Roberts. and .338 Federal. Maybe .357 Herrett?

enj13 · « **Reply #40 on:** July 07, 2007, 03:53:46 PM »

I think the most important thing handi-lovers could get NEF to do is start making 26" barrels standard issue..........26" singles are balanced...still short overall..and well suited to open sights or optics..........barrels can always be shortened if desired....and all current calibers ,plus a new one every year or so would be eaten up like candy by all of us handi-holics. I know it's all finance and profit line but handis are soooo affordable that I don't understand why a small price increase and a major deal with an out fit like Green River could be anything but a good deal for Marlin.................Norm

andrewtheelder38 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 18, 2007, 04:08:54 PM »

ok, it has been about a year since i stated my case, and now, with a complete list of calibers i head to the library and then to the computer/typewriter and then to the aforementioned retired executive from bushmaster.....

i want to compare loaded ammo sales to reloading die sales

then, get a line on how much a falling block action with switchable bbls could be made for versus just bbls for the handi rifles in some of these odd calibers

i gotta admit though, i am pretty much enamoured of the handi action and design, much better to manipulate than the mossberg ssi-one ( i have one in 30-06 ) and love it but it is a little adward to manipulate through the unload reload cycle.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #42 on:** July 18, 2007, 07:05:36 PM »

How about a 28" octagon barreled Ultra Handi...outfitted with a vernier tang & globe front sight...Just think what it could be provided the chamber/throat/leade/bore where minimum spec'd and the rifling the correct twist...and the breech & receiver were trued...had at least xxx burled walnut...and a fully polished & quality blueing job on it...Yes...I would gladly pay what they asked for one...in a heart beat...no matter what the caliber...

Mac

221fireball · « **Reply #43 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:34:04 PM »

221fireball 24" bull bl and a 260rem

D Humbarger · « **Reply #44 on:** October 16, 2009, 09:51:49 PM »

375 JDJ

gendoc · « **Reply #45 on:** October 17, 2009, 12:16:29 AM »

how bout a swifty !!!

kevinsmith5 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 17, 2009, 02:30:28 AM »

In a rifle barrel I think a 25-20 would probably be the best seller, simply because it would put you in the unique position of offering a still relatively popular nostalgic cartridge in the only sub-gazillion dollar range. I'd buy one. Probably pay as much for it as I did my BC, more even.

But honestly, as much as I'd love to be able to buy some different rilfe calibers, I think the smartest marketing strategy would be to offer pistol barrels and a pistol stock and forearm for existing actions. I still can't understand why someone at H&R hasn't seen the oppurtunity to compete with a lower cost competitor to the Contender as a smart option.

Bubajunk · « **Reply #47 on:** October 17, 2009, 04:05:33 AM »

Hello Folks , love this site. I too would like to see the 30-40 Krag, and also the 358 Win. or maybe the old .35 Win. seeing as I have a neat lil 38 s&w cartridge adapter for it that I am dying to use .

And perhaps a .327 Federal mag and/or a .22 CCM . just some idea
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catman50plus · « **Reply #48 on:** October 17, 2009, 04:33:22 AM »

I would love one in .260 Rem. with a 26 to 28 incher. I have shot 25s for many years, but this 260, 6.5mm just seems to do a better job, with less recoil. Figure I will have to make it unless Big Green will get with it or someone soon.

26-t · « **Reply #49 on:** October 17, 2009, 04:33:43 AM »

6.5x55 and 219 zipper for me. 26-t

LONGTOM · « **Reply #50 on:** October 17, 2009, 04:50:46 AM »

The heck with new calibers, although some would be nice.
I just wish they would get their act together and clean up the ones that are curently available.
Make the chambers to speck and make them all the same.
One throat lenght (45/70) one bore diamater (38/55) quit changing twist rates (223 1 in 9 instead of the old 1 in 12) you get the picture.
I am sure there are others.
Also a little more uniformity in the barrels themselves as far as fitting is concerned (to tight on this frame but to lose on that frame).

If I had to pick a new caliber and the WSMs are out than it would be a 307.
Nothing wrong with the 308, I just like the rimmed cartridges.

LONGTOM

blind ear · « **Reply #51 on:** October 17, 2009, 04:58:01 AM »

AS close to a 6mm Remington a you can come with a------ "RIMMED"----- case. eddiegjr

MS Mule · « **Reply #52 on:** October 17, 2009, 05:09:50 AM »

1st. 6.5X55 Swede
2nd. 35 Remington
3rd. 7X57
4th. 8X57

The Hermit · « **Reply #53 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:11:17 PM »

Octagon barrel in 35 Rem.

The Hermit

mechanic · « **Reply #54 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:22:02 PM »

How about offering some of what they have in "grades". I would go for one with a nice stock with roll over, and POLISHED barrel to match the receiver, some deep dark blueing, etc. Yeah, I know it would cost more, but I just like pretty thangs'!

45-70.gov · « **Reply #55 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:36:40 PM »

Quote from: andrewtheelder38 on September 18, 2006, 11:28:01 AM

...Can anyone tell me what the overall/latest results of "most wanted" and/or "fantasy" caliber(s) wanted in the handi rife "Polls" have been.....have a friend who is a retired exec of a firearm firm in my home town and am considering going into a manufacturing venture with him.....need "ammunition" such as this to make my "business plan" proposal to him....he has the bucks and the connections and I have the passion....now I need the information to make sound marketing decisions.....and a profit.....

what is the status of your plan
i think i would see if they would sell you barreled actions bored but not chambered
then just chamber...cut barrel to length...stock......sights or scope rail

ALL TO ORDER

how about a line of 16 inch scope ready
in all pistol calibers
they already have fire power in their handgun
this will give them accuacy

jeepmann1948 · « **Reply #56 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:49:29 PM »

Well other than the fact it is rumored that the Remington Companies are up for sale, perhaps they (Remington ) would make up Custom Shop Offerings for their demented Handiholics , that want - need treatment of a more expensive nature.With all the reamers available the sky (and non belted) should be the limit.

chance_livewire · « **Reply #57 on:** October 17, 2009, 03:52:31 PM »

1- 250 savage
2- 338 federal

dpe.ahoy · « **Reply #58 on:** October 17, 2009, 04:12:04 PM »

7.62X25, 327 Fed., 25-35, 250-3000, 257 Roberts, 260 or 6.5X55, 7X57, 7-30 Waters, (got mine), 8X57, 35 Rem, 338 Marlin Exp or 338 Fed or 338-06. Make the chambers tighter, the bores the right size for available bullets, Octagon barrel would be fantastic and getting to the point that you can just order a barrel with out sending the frame in to be fitted would be the best present of all, Santa! DP

jather · « **Reply #59 on:** October 17, 2009, 06:57:50 PM »

no, it,s not rimmed, but i,d like a 26" barrel chambered in .284winchester. just dreamin'. jather