I’ve had many Handi Rifles, too, and several gave very satisfactory accuracy. I reamed a 30/30 to Ackley Improved just to tinker with. It gave moa accuracy both before and after rechambering - first three shots touching at 100 yards, then shots 4 and 5 going about that many inches away from the hole made by the first 3 shots. I attribute it to the chamber end of the barrel being trapped between the receiver face and the front lug at the pivot bolt. As the shots warm up the barrel it expands and has no where to go. Not a problem though, as two deer are enough ‘work’ to get iced down in the cooler anyway.
I shot Nosler 150 grain ballistic tips to take deer.
I think the Handi rifles were great bargains s and it’s a shame they are not produced anymore.
Last edited by Alaninga; 05/18/23.
