Range Report: H&R Handirifle 223 Bull Barrel

[dracphelan]

Today, my wife and I went to an indoor range and I tested my new H&R Handirifle. I have the 223 with a bull barrel. I have placed a Shooter’s Edge 3-9×40 scope on it. (Yes, I know it is a cheap scope. However, it is what I can afford now. When I can afford better, I will be upgrading.)

I was looking to try a variety of bullet weights from 45 to 62 grains. Unfortunately, the 62 grain rounds I brought (Silver Bear soft points) have an iron or steel core (by magnet tests) and couldn’t be used at that range. The other ammo I tried was Wolf 55 grain hollow points, Monarch 55 grain soft points and Remington UMC 45 grain hollow points. I deided to first sight in at 25 yards. My first shot was very pleasing, dead center of the bulls-eye. Though, that proved to be a flyer.

I was getting good groups after that and soon had my scope sighted in. I then moved the target to 50 yards (max for this indoor range). Below are the results I got with the different ammo:

I think the hollow points (Wolf and Remington) worked best. I think I am going to pick up some higher quality ammo and see how well it performs. I did learn something. Shooting a single shot rifle really slows down your ammo consumption. I went through about 50-60 rounds in two hours.

 

[O.S.O.K.]

Congrats

Looks like it'll shoot well enough. And you will notice a big difference when you upgrade your ammo. Do you know what the twist rate is? If it's 1:8 then it'll shoot the heavier match rounds - up to about 70 grains.

When you go for a new scope, I'd suggest looking at the Nikon Prostaff 3x9 - a great scope for $150.

 

[dracphelan]

The twist is 1:9. (I measured it as soon as I got the rifle home.)

 

[dm1333]

You should spend some time over at Graybeard Outdoors, there is a whole forum dedicated soley to the Handi. I certainly like mine!