HANDI RIFLE XTRA BARRELS

[savagescout]

I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS SENT IN THEIR RECIVERS TO ADD BARRELS FOR THEIR HANDI RIFLE? IF YOU HAVE HOW DO THE ADD ON BARRELS COMPARE TO THE BARREL THAT CAME ON IT? ACCURATE? WHAT BARREL DID YOU START WITH AND WHICH HAVE YOU ADDED? THANKS TO ANYONE WHO WRITES BACK.

[James B]

I have sent several in for new barrel. I sent in a 45-70 for a 44 Mag Barrel and also a 357 Mag barrel. I had them back in less than two weeks. The total cost including shipping was 107.00 each. They are very good shooters. I have now taken the 357 Mag to a local Smith to be reamed to 357 Maximum which just about duplicatet the 30-30 in performance with ten or twelve grains less powder.

Although some have had ok results, I would stay away from the 243 and 22-250 in this rifle as case sticking with those two calibers is to common. The rimmed cartridges work best. 30-30, 357 Mag 44 Mag and 45-70. The 22 Hornet and 223 are also fine performers in the Handi rifle. I also had one in 280 and 7mm-08 that shot very well.

[Knightia]

I have 2 riflesi have to -STILL( sometime soon) .....send in for thenew/extra barrels. Ones a H&R 45.70&also a Nef handi rifle in .223

Always wanted one of those .357 Max,s-(but i better stay away from that onetho- it be yet another id have to start reloading for)

But i think i will get(if possible) a 30.06 & a .308 barrel& maybe a .280( if possible?) And there 44 .mag& one of thereplain shotgun barrels-( only $55+ shipping for that 12 guage/barrel i think possibly)

[savagescout]

Thanks for the responses I am looking at the 22 hornet and 30-06 maybe 308. Thanks for the heads up on the .243 and .22-250. I wonder how the 7.62x39's are very cheap to shoot and plink with maybe good for a rabbit or too.

[James B]

That may depend on the bore size. If its 308 like the Ruger, it would have a problem with the cheap ammo which is .311 or.312. NEF customer service and ask about the bore size. The info might be found on www.graybeardoutdoors.com In their NEF forum.