Custom Handi-rifle thoughts.

paz · Post by **paz** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:49 pm

Since Brad Y told me that the "handi-rifle" was available in 45-70 i have been doing some research, well its also available in 500 S&W too. Now with the 45-70 not much else uses that same case, well not much else that is bigger, which is what i want to do, get a nice cheep one and modify it for a little fun.
who knows what case the new 500 S&W is derived from? Thinking maybe i could get it re-chambered into some sort of small 50 cal punkin roller.

Paz

woob614271 · Post by **woob614271** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:34 pm

Paz, i think the 500 S7w is a case all onj its own. Vpopular is the US (mine's bigger 'n yours!) and has also been necked down to 460 S&W. In a revolver, (S&W X-frame) they're pretty awesome, with the recoil to match.

theMISSIONARY · Post by **theMISSIONARY** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:34 pm

i have been thinking about the H&R ultra-hunter in 25/06 for some time now!
http://www.hr1871.com/Firearms/Rifles/hunter.aspx

or the 7mmRM
http://www.hr1871.com/Firearms/Rifles/handimag.aspx

ive had a H&R handi-rifle in 45/70.....fun but to much for a light rifle with a 22" barrel

i also have a H&R 17mach2 going to sell it soon.....i hate rim fires

heres the site for all
http://www.hr1871.com/

HiWall · Post by **HiWall** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:07 pm

I really wanted to get one of those .38/55 target rifles, but it looks like they are off the list. Can't see them on the website anymore.

theMISSIONARY · Post by **theMISSIONARY** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:23 pm

Yeah i think they got the ass this year....they looked good

300RUM · Post by **300RUM** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:31 pm

Sounds like just the thing to rechamber to 500AR......

Thomo · Post by **Thomo** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:01 am

Im trying to get a price on the H&R Buffalo classic, looks like it would be a bit of fun and solves those short barrel issues.

HiWall · Post by **HiWall** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:29 am

Give the guy at Noosa Shooting Supplies a call mate - he was carrying a range of the H&R stuff, including the Buffalo Classic. Might call him myself as he still has the .38/55 Target listed.

http://www.noosashooters.com/products.php?CatID=3

spinna · Post by **spinna** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:22 am

I am keen to get a Handi Rifle in 500 S+W.
I asked on the NIOA forum on AHN if the intend to bring this cal (on the 15/1) but still waiting for a reply...........

Worth noting that the 500 S+W uses .500 dia projectiles, while the majority of other 50 cals (50 Alaskan, 500 NE, 50/110, 50/70 etc) use .510 dia projectiles.

Cheers
Spinna

paz · Post by **paz** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:30 pm

woob614271 wrote:Paz, i think the 500 S7w is a case all onj its own.

Was afraid that might be the case(excuse the pun). Bit like the 45/70. Bugger it, 45 would be big enough i reckon for a little fun.

Paz

theMISSIONARY · Post by **theMISSIONARY** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:42 pm

paz wrote:
woob614271 wrote:Paz, i think the 500 S7w is a case all onj its own.
Was afraid that might be the case(excuse the pun). Bit like the 45/70. Bugger it, 45 would be big enough i reckon for a little fun.

Paz

easier to get projectiles for too.......just dont get the 45/70.....they can hurt being so light

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