USAF_Vet
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I'm looking at picking up an H&R Handi in .44 magnum, that is until I read this
The whole purpose of the Handi rifle is the quick and easy caliber change. I'm assuming that if the .44 magnum frame won't accept other center fire rifle barrels, then other center fire frames won't accept the .44 magnum barrel.
I really wanted a single shot .44 or .357 magnum rifle, and pair it up with a Blackhawk. Now I'm reconsidering this because I'd still want to shoot other calibers with the rifle.
Bummer.
However, the Rossi Wizard is also available in .44 mag, and does not appear to have the caveat of limited frame/ barrel options, other than the fact that its only available in .243 and .223. The Wizard also has iron sights that the Handi-rifle lacks.
I'm familiar with H&R single shots, through their shotguns but I've never handled a Rossi. How do the two compare?
Note: The frame of the 44 Mag. (SB1-S44) and the 357 Mag. (SB1-S35) cannot be fit with any other centerfire rifle barrel. They are capable of being fit with accessory shotgun barrels, but their rifle capability is limited to the specific 44 or 357 Mag. barrel that it is shipped on the gun.
The whole purpose of the Handi rifle is the quick and easy caliber change. I'm assuming that if the .44 magnum frame won't accept other center fire rifle barrels, then other center fire frames won't accept the .44 magnum barrel.
I really wanted a single shot .44 or .357 magnum rifle, and pair it up with a Blackhawk. Now I'm reconsidering this because I'd still want to shoot other calibers with the rifle.
Bummer.
However, the Rossi Wizard is also available in .44 mag, and does not appear to have the caveat of limited frame/ barrel options, other than the fact that its only available in .243 and .223. The Wizard also has iron sights that the Handi-rifle lacks.
I'm familiar with H&R single shots, through their shotguns but I've never handled a Rossi. How do the two compare?
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