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« on: March 29, 2008, 12:23:13 PM »

How many here have had a Handi Rifle rebored?

Years ago before Richard Nickel passed on he did several for me, all very successful. Nickel said the H&R barrel steel was easy smooth machining. I want to try another wildcat now but I don't know where to start.

I want to recreate the ballistics of black powder round ball guns without the hassle and expense of black powder.

I want a barrel optimized for round ball, high narrow lands and wide grooves with a slow twist. The plan is to open up a 56-50 Spencer (Taylor's.) case. Manson says the maximum practical ball diameter would be .525-.527.

I want to keep the price as reasonable as possible. I don't need a match quality barrel. I just need a good over the counter grade plinking gun. I will be using iron sights at close range.

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

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« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2008, 12:30:24 PM »

I've had a couple rebores done by Wayne York of Oregunsmithing, a 38-55 Target to 405 Win and a 25-06 to 338-06 A-Square, dunno if he can help you, but it wouldn't hurt to ask him, he's done a lot of rebores/rechambers for many members here. Current production H&R centerfire rifle barrels are 4140, rimfires are 1137.

Tim

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