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Post by jim1966 on Nov 27, 2011 20:11:14 GMT -5
images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_211182_999_01?rgn=0,0,2000,394&scl=3.8095238095238093&fmt=jpeg&id=3MG-_c8GLLJRf3TiLmOlg8 H&R Single-Shot Centerfire Rifles For those up to the challenge of hunting with one shot Pistol-grip stock with sling swivel studs Recoil pad For generations, the single-shot rifle has been the choice of the accomplished and self-assured hunter. And for years, H & R has honored that choice with centerfire rifles built to make that one shot count. For the varmint or big-game hunter, there are several attractive options in a wide range of rifle calibers. Wood models feature pistol-grip stocks made of American hardwood with walnut finish, ventilated recoil pads and sling swivel studs. .45-70 models have ramp front sights, adjustable rear sights and are tapped for scope mounts. Other calibers come with a rail for scope mounting, hammer extension and no iron sights. Does it have much kick for my daughter to use? How far would it be accurate?
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Post by countrystyle56 on Nov 27, 2011 21:54:29 GMT -5
I use a .44mag Handi Rifle. Great accuracy and little to no recoil. Very accurate to 100 yards, but I can't speak for farther than that. I don't shoot at deer farther than that. Love that little gun. Would be great for a youth.
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Post by esshup on Nov 28, 2011 0:54:23 GMT -5
It all depends on what caliber you want to use. .44 Mag? Yes it's legal. 45-70? No it isn't legal.
The indiana law is written so as to limit the length of the case to a min/max size, and minimum of .357 bullet diameter.
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Post by hankhunter on Nov 28, 2011 7:50:17 GMT -5
The Ind hunting book states "Any rifle capable of firing a legal cartridge". There maybe some exemptions like full auto or suppressed but I'm not sure of those. The 45-70 rifle is legal. The cartridge is NOT, unless you trim the case to legal length.
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Post by esshup on Nov 28, 2011 9:10:10 GMT -5
The Ind hunting book states "Any rifle capable of firing a legal cartridge". There maybe some exemptions like full auto or suppressed but I'm not sure of those. The 45-70 rifle is legal. The cartridge is NOT, unless you trim the case to legal length. Semantics, but you are correct. As long as you brought that example up, care to expound on what makes it legal?
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Post by parson on Nov 28, 2011 11:14:40 GMT -5
This rifle is also available in .357 mag., which is legal in Indiana. This caliber can be easily reamed to 357 maximum, which has some pretty impressive ballistics.
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Post by hankhunter on Nov 28, 2011 12:29:25 GMT -5
Semantics, but you are correct. As long as you brought that example up, care to expound on what makes it legal?[ /quote]
By definition of the law the cartridge shoots a bullet larger than 35 caliber and if the case is shortened to 1.625" it does not exceed the current max case length. Starting 2012 the case length has been amended to 1.8" Next season if the case length does not exceed 1.8" and bullet is 35 caliber or larger it is a legal cartridge. The trimmed cartridges shoot especially well in the 45-70, 450 marlin, 35 rem, and 40-60 marlin. These are the only cartridges that I have personal knowledge of.
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Post by 45shooter on Nov 29, 2011 15:29:27 GMT -5
But the case length cannot be shorter than 1.16". This excludes 38 Special, 45 ACP, etc.
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Post by lon371 on Nov 29, 2011 18:58:04 GMT -5
H&R Handi's are great. I happen to have the .357 maximum(meat getting machine) .44 mag great shooter. These 2 rifles have put 3 of 4 deer in my freezer this year ;] These 2 rounds kick like a 22 magnum, fairly light. Can be used by the youngens. Variety of stock configurations avalable.
I can not say on the 45-70 but the couple reports I have heard. They will shoot the shorter length brass accurately.
Lonny
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