Accuracy of Handi-Rifle?
Question:
The handi rifle is more than its price tag indicates. I have a .223 and it is absolutely the most accurate rifle i have owned and I have had some nice bolt actions. I is capableof 1/2 inch at the bench any time. I have ordered a .45-70 barrel for it and am looking forward to it. I presume it will be a joy to carry. As for loadings I am wondering if it can be loaded to the ruger #3 pressures listed inthe Lyman manual. The Ruger has some free-bore or "ball seat" they call it. Any thoughts on this?
Response:
Quoting hennesse from a message in rec.hunting he>Organization: Simon Fraser University he>What is the accuracy like from a NEF 45-70. I do not want to he>spend the money for a browning or a winchester and would like he>something that can handle mo re pressure than a trapdoor. Has he>anyone used this rifle for hunting? I reload and was thinking of he>using hardcast bullets in either 380gr and 1750fps or 420gr and he>1450fps or should I go with a lighter bullet (300-350) and a bit he>more veloci ty. All these loads will not develope excess pressure he>in the NEF 45-70 and I would use them for close range he>(100-150yards) western mule deer. Please e-mail me directly. he>Thanks for any info on this gun and cartridge. Any personal he>experiences would be welcome as well. Thanks. You get what you pay for… Stephen Ricciardelli `[1;34;45mNet-Tamer V 1.00.0 – Test Drive
Response:
What is the accuracy like from a NEF 45-70. I do not want to spend the money for a browning or a winchester and would like something that can handle mo re pressure than a trapdoor. Has anyone used this rifle for hunting? I reload and was thinking of using hardcast bullets in either 380gr and 1750fps or 420gr and 1450fps or should I go with a lighter bullet (300-350) and a bit more veloci ty. All these loads will not develope excess pressure in the NEF 45-70 and I would use them for close range (100-150yards) western mule deer. Please e-mail me directly. Thanks for any info on this gun and cartridge. Any personal experiences would be welcome as well. Thanks. Trevor
