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...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.....
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« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2006, 05:52:42 PM » |
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35 Remington of course....and although not in demand I would like to see a .348 Winchester caliber to go along with my Model 71 Deluxe for nostalgic reasons....<><....  |
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« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2006, 05:59:08 PM » |
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As MSP said, the .35 Rem being one of them, 7x57 is another. The 7.62x39 and .35 Whelen were on the list, but those are available now. The .260 Remington has been mentioned also. One thing that would be nice and has been asked for is longer barrels in more calibers, the 26" barrel are only available in 2 calibers, .25-06 and .280. A 26", maybe even 28" .270 and .30-06 would be nice additions.  Tim |
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« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2006, 06:42:25 PM » |
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250 savage,or 257 roberts
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« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2006, 07:29:59 PM » |
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I would love to see a 25-35 with at least a 24" barrel. In my opinion this would be a great Handi caliber. Even a 22" barrel that would be a good fitted with youth stocks and a low powered scope for a young gun to deer hunt with. Little bigger bullet then the 243 and maybe even less recoil would make a great deer rifle.
I am looking to be making one in the future, I have been serioulsy considering lining a shotgun barrel with a good 25 cal barrel and chambering it for 25-35 to fit on my Handi.
I cant say this would be a popular caliber for the average guy because ammo wouldnt be the easiest to find in a pinch, but for the reloader and bullet casters like me it would be a great rifle.
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« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2006, 07:31:24 PM » |
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how about .218 bee or .256 win mag
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« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2006, 07:43:14 PM » |
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dk17hmr, I just had to have a 25-35 in a handi, so bought 223 light weight.
sent barrel to gun smith had rebored and recamber to 25-35.
I am a happy ol' dog. cost was high high. Marv.
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« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2006, 09:25:37 PM » |
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460 S&W, 357 Max, 7x57
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« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2006, 09:52:00 PM » |
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I would love to see the .35 Rem and the .460 S&W. Just for fun how about the 6.8 SPC |
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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2006, 12:29:19 AM » |
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There was some talk about folks wanting a 32 H&R Mag a while back. That's something I'd like to see. Also 30/40 Krag (some guys have rechambered 30/30 for that already) and a 303 British... Just some thoughts.
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« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2006, 01:44:49 AM » |
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..... A 26", maybe even 28" .270 and .30-06 would be nice additions. Tim I heard that!!! And I'll second it loudly.. And a couple fun pistol calibers, like a 9mm, 45 ACP, or even a 30cal M1 would be great. -Aaron |
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« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2006, 03:04:36 AM » |
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40/65 winchester in the buff classic. bernie  |
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« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2006, 04:31:21 AM » |
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I would love to see a 25-35 with at least a 24" barrel. In my opinion this would be a great Handi caliber. Even a 22" barrel that would be a good fitted with youth stocks and a low powered scope for a young gun to deer hunt with. Little bigger bullet then the 243 and maybe even less recoil would make a great deer rifle.
I am looking to be making one in the future, I have been serioulsy considering lining a shotgun barrel with a good 25 cal barrel and chambering it for 25-35 to fit on my Handi.
I cant say this would be a popular caliber for the average guy because ammo wouldnt be the easiest to find in a pinch, but for the reloader and bullet casters like me it would be a great rifle.
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I agree!! I would also love a handi barrel in this grand cartridge!! I have a afinity for old rounds and round nose bullets!! CW |
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« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2006, 05:03:38 AM » |
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My vote goes to the 35 Rem, 7X57 & 260 Rem, as well. I also second Quick's suggestion of longer barrels for the .270 & .30-06. Expand the Ultra line to include more calibers. Perhaps all of them. First on my list would be an Ultra .280. Seems I've read somewhere that there used to be one offered, but it was discontinued. How about an Ultra 7mm-08? Or perhaps a .35 Whelen?
My personal choice for Handi calibers would be the .303 British and 7.62X54R. I doubt either have much of a chance, especially given the disappointment of the 7.62X39 not being recommended for using surplus ammo. I would hold out hope, though, that there are more reloaders loading the .303 than either of the Russian cartridges. Factory .303 ammo is available just about anywhere ammo is sold, with the exception of the "Mart" stores.
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« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2006, 08:03:12 AM » |
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Can I take this in another direction, I'd Really Love to see a barrel in 375 H&H, I'm not sure if the handy is up to that; but it would bring it into the "One world one rifle" class. Failing that how 'bout 9.3x62 or even better 9.3x74R. Those are easier on the reciever and still considered Dangerous game cartridges.
If your still reading I'd buy a 7.62x 54R, if it would work with surplus ammo. 8mm would be great too, if you'd like to court those of us with continental desires. Im also in for 303 British and 30-40 Krag.
Now for some fun cartridges, 45-120 would be great. Its been done and works. How about some truely big bore stuff like a rifled muzzel loader in say .72 caliber.
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« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2006, 07:37:04 PM » |
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And a couple fun pistol calibers, like a 9mm, 45 ACP, or even a 30cal M1 would be great.
-Aaron I agree. Pistol calibers would be fun, I think another to add would be the 10mm Auto, enough for deer out of a handgun would be interesting out of a 22" barrel. A 32 Special would be a good one to. Also a factory chambered 17 Remington would be interesting, instead of a rechambered HMR barrel. 7mm's dont get my attention, but a 7-30 waters might catch on. |
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« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2006, 10:54:47 PM » |
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Here's some I would love to see...wildcats included...although I know it won't never happen... 17-223 20 Tacticle 222 Remington 22 Remington Mag 22PPC 22 BR Remington 225 Winchester 6x45mm 6mm PPC 6mmBR Remington 6mm Remington 250-3000 Savage 257 Roberts 6.5mm BR 260 Remington 6.5 x55 Sweedish Mauser 6.5-o6 7mm BR Remington 7x57mm Mauser 30-40 Krag 300 Savage 307 Winchester 303 Brit 8x57mm Mauser 338-06 A-Square 358 Winchester 9.3x62 A true 375 Winchester 375-o6 40-65 Winchester 405 Winchester 444 Marlin 45-90 45-100 45-120 Sharps 50 Alaskan 50-140 Sharps All with rifle twist options available All barrel lenght options available 22-32"...All cast bullet calibers available with Ballard rifling All calibers available in Stainless Steel... And most importantly...all barrel lenghts availble in full Bull barrel diameter...and OCTAGON shape with Pedersole tang mounted sites with a spirit bubble front site package available... That would just about do it for me  Mac |
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« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2006, 03:28:28 AM » |
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I think single shots and rimmed cartridges are made for eachother, and that being said I'd like to see a handi in 405 Winchester, and 9.3 x 74R, and maybe even one in 50-110 in a bull barrel.
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« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2006, 09:01:11 AM » |
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I'll take a 257 Roberts. Just about perfect for our Texas-sized whitetail.
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« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2006, 11:27:07 AM » |
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I'll second tallyho on the 30/40 Krag. It would be so easy. The .303 would be a little harder.
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« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2006, 12:37:34 PM » |
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After the fun I have had with my 38-55...I would like to see a 405 Winchester.
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« Reply #21 on: September 20, 2006, 01:50:50 PM » |
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After the fun I have had with my 38-55...I would like to see a 405 Winchester.
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« Reply #22 on: September 20, 2006, 02:46:07 PM » |
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25-35 and a 358 Winchester been think of a rechambering a 357 barrel to a 358 Winchester........John
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« Reply #23 on: September 20, 2006, 08:41:08 PM » |
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Longer barrels for sure ,would like to see 24-26 inch for the 35 Whelen and i would like to see a handi rifle made in .338 winchester magnum
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« Reply #24 on: September 21, 2006, 11:11:25 AM » |
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I too would like to see a 35 Remington handi. But what I would really like to see is a 25-20 offering. This cartridge is a great small game, varmit and where legal turkey round at woods ranges. In a good rifle it is accurate and quite. I know you can get one in a Contender but I'm too much of a cheapskate to buy one. But I would gladly pay the price of a new handi barrel. Next choice would be a 32 H&R magnum, which I would down load.
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« Reply #25 on: September 22, 2006, 06:21:46 PM » |
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Yes the .35 Remington and .348 Winchester I first mentioned, a fine rimmed cartridge. A reintroduction of the 7x57 Mauser would really be great, I have one and it is a wonderful caliber in the Handi. I would even like to see a .358 Winchester chambered barrel, an unsung hero among the 35's. However a Handi in .45 would certainly be fun, inexpensive to shoot and reload for, and handy too!!!!....<><.... |
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« Reply #26 on: September 22, 2006, 09:18:41 PM » |
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well as a lil woods gun a short barrel (16-18 in) in sumthin like 357 mag/max, or maybe 30/30, or for sheer fun he 41 mag would be a wonderful
would make for a real handy handling handi
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« Reply #27 on: July 02, 2007, 08:36:01 PM » |
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Gotta go for a 7 Rem. B.R. Had one in a Rem. XP and in a stupid move sold it. I think it would do O.K. in a handi. Just my 2 pennies
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« Reply #28 on: July 02, 2007, 09:23:24 PM » |
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My picks would be 25-20 or 25-35 and 10mm.
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« Reply #29 on: July 02, 2007, 10:06:41 PM » |
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May as well put my hat in the ring. 30-40 Krag for sure, had one in a Ruger #3 and it was easy to get 308 Win. velocity with excellent accurcy, a great number. I`ll second the 25-35 and not to forget the 7*57 along with it`s rimmed partner the 7*57 rimmed.
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