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<blockquote data-quote="sethk" data-source="post: 2286455" data-attributes="member: 31522"><p>Update: </p><p>Well, I found a good deal on a Handi-Rifle in 30-06 locally. I've been busy helping my folks get ready for a move on the weekends, so I haven't had a chance to test it out. I was able to find somebody on <a href="http://www.go2gbo.com/forums" target="_blank">GBO </a>to swaps stocks with me (now I have the <a href="http://www.midwayusa.com/product/956614/h-and-r-handi-grip-stock-and-forend-h-and-r-rifle-polymer-black" target="_blank">Handi-Grip</a> stock set I wanted). I've been spending a lot of time on the Graybeard forums and have been learning a lot (those guys are <strong><em>really </em></strong>into H&R/NEF guns). I've also modified the next steps in my plan a little bit:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">"Serious" Rifle: Check! 30-06 with scope (it came with a Japanese Tasco scope that actually seems pretty decent so I'll probably give it a try before I steel my dad's spare Leupold). I also happen to have access to my dad's/uncle's joint reloading set-up which has 30-06 capabilities, so I'll be playing around with reloading for the first time. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Shotgun: I can get a 3" 12ga barrel with modified choke fit at the H&R factory for around $100. I might end up doing that in the end, but I'd really like to have screw-in choke options which would bump the factory-fit cost up to closer to $150. With a little patience, I may be able to get a whole used Topper shotgun for that price, so I'm going to wait and keep my eye out at pawn shops, auctions, and the like. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Plinker: Turns out, at one point they made an offset .22lr barrel that fits the standard Handi-Rifle reciever. It came as a .22/410 combo called the Versa-Pack, which has been discontinued for a while and has become rather rare. If I can find one of these at a decent price, I'll snag it in a heart-beat. My other plinking alternative is to get a 357 barrel. These are pretty easy to hand ream to shoot .357 Max in addition to 357 Mag. and .38 Special. This could qualify as ammo-efficient enough (especially with some custom hand-loads) to work great as a plinking. As with the shotgun, I'm probably going to take my time and see if anything interesting pops up on the used market before I spring for a factory job. There are some Handi 357 barrels (including the Talo edition) that already have shortened barrels and open sight, which is ideal for my purposes. If I can't find a good deal on one of those after a few months, I can get a factory fit barrel for another $150 and fit it with a red dot sight (the factory 357 barrels only come with weaver mounts). </li> </ol><p></p><p>So, I'm well on my way to my minimalist/utilitarian barrel-swapping set-up. Wish me luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sethk, post: 2286455, member: 31522"] Update: Well, I found a good deal on a Handi-Rifle in 30-06 locally. I've been busy helping my folks get ready for a move on the weekends, so I haven't had a chance to test it out. I was able to find somebody on [URL="http://www.go2gbo.com/forums"]GBO [/URL]to swaps stocks with me (now I have the [URL="http://www.midwayusa.com/product/956614/h-and-r-handi-grip-stock-and-forend-h-and-r-rifle-polymer-black"]Handi-Grip[/URL] stock set I wanted). I've been spending a lot of time on the Graybeard forums and have been learning a lot (those guys are [B][I]really [/I][/B]into H&R/NEF guns). I've also modified the next steps in my plan a little bit: [LIST=1] [*]"Serious" Rifle: Check! 30-06 with scope (it came with a Japanese Tasco scope that actually seems pretty decent so I'll probably give it a try before I steel my dad's spare Leupold). I also happen to have access to my dad's/uncle's joint reloading set-up which has 30-06 capabilities, so I'll be playing around with reloading for the first time. [*]Shotgun: I can get a 3" 12ga barrel with modified choke fit at the H&R factory for around $100. I might end up doing that in the end, but I'd really like to have screw-in choke options which would bump the factory-fit cost up to closer to $150. With a little patience, I may be able to get a whole used Topper shotgun for that price, so I'm going to wait and keep my eye out at pawn shops, auctions, and the like. [*]Plinker: Turns out, at one point they made an offset .22lr barrel that fits the standard Handi-Rifle reciever. It came as a .22/410 combo called the Versa-Pack, which has been discontinued for a while and has become rather rare. If I can find one of these at a decent price, I'll snag it in a heart-beat. My other plinking alternative is to get a 357 barrel. These are pretty easy to hand ream to shoot .357 Max in addition to 357 Mag. and .38 Special. This could qualify as ammo-efficient enough (especially with some custom hand-loads) to work great as a plinking. As with the shotgun, I'm probably going to take my time and see if anything interesting pops up on the used market before I spring for a factory job. There are some Handi 357 barrels (including the Talo edition) that already have shortened barrels and open sight, which is ideal for my purposes. If I can't find a good deal on one of those after a few months, I can get a factory fit barrel for another $150 and fit it with a red dot sight (the factory 357 barrels only come with weaver mounts). [/LIST] So, I'm well on my way to my minimalist/utilitarian barrel-swapping set-up. Wish me luck. [/QUOTE]
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