H&R Handi Rifle with wobble- Accuracy?

[cyclopsshooter]

I have a friend with an H&R Handi Rifle in .357 Mag- There is a small amount of play between the upper and lower. Will this affect accuracy much? If a rifle starts doing this will it continually get worse?

Thanks

 

[PO2Hammer]

Is it possible the locking area is dirty? It should be clean and dry.

Do the numbers on the barrel lug match the last three numbers in the receiver's serial number?

 

[wingman]

My question would be did he purchase new, i've seen a lot of home gun smithing done on the Handi and much of it poor.

 

[sonick808]

there should be a bit of play in any break-open type action, else it would bind. As long as it's not excessive, it's fine. How much play are you talking about ? The play only exhibits when open,and solid when locked shut, yes ?

 

[MachIVshooter]

It may have a small effect on accuracy. But then, most break action rifles don't shoot all that well unless you reload and only neck size the brass.