H&R Handi Rifle twist rate?

MikeG · January 17, 2011, 02:11 PM

I just picked up a .223 Handi rifle that looks to be recent production (s/n CBA 1352XX). I've researched and think it has a 1:9 twist and not 1:12, but is there a no kidding list of which rifles have which twist?

I'd like to know what to feed this rifle.

thesheepdog · January 17, 2011, 02:26 PM

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334632

a7mmnut · January 17, 2011, 03:20 PM

It IS 1 in 12" normally. A 1 in 9 (fast) rate is easily identified. It's in their FAQ's:

http://www.handirifle.com/FAQ's.htm

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PawPaw · January 17, 2011, 04:41 PM

It's easy enough to measure. Take a good rod, patch it tightly with an oily patch, then run it through the bore a couple of times. When it's turning smoothly, run it to the end of the barrel and mark your rod with a marker. Start pulling the rod and when it's made one full turn, measure it. If it's 9", it's a 1:9. If it's 12", it's a 1:12.

As a7mmnut said, they were once 1:12, but the Marlin barrels are 1:9. I've got an Ilion barrel that's 1:9.

MikeG · January 18, 2011, 11:49 AM

It looks like 1:12. It should like the lighter bullets, around 45 to 55 grains. It will be good for prairie dogs.

Dave R · January 18, 2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

I'd like to know what to feed this rifle.

Mine loves the 40gr. Hornady V-Max bullets.

January 17, 2011, 02:11 PM	#1
MikeG Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2002 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 256	H&R Handi Rifle twist rate? I just picked up a .223 Handi rifle that looks to be recent production (s/n CBA 1352XX). I've researched and think it has a 1:9 twist and not 1:12, but is there a no kidding list of which rifles have which twist? I'd like to know what to feed this rifle.

January 17, 2011, 02:26 PM	#2
thesheepdog Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2010 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,996	http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334632 __________________ Krav Maga/Judo Qualified Rifleman/Marksmanship Instructor/Lic. Medic "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit" Romans 8:1

January 17, 2011, 03:20 PM	#3
a7mmnut Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Location: NC Foothills Posts: 1,150	It IS 1 in 12" normally. A 1 in 9 (fast) rate is easily identified. It's in their FAQ's: http://www.handirifle.com/FAQ's.htm -7- Last edited by a7mmnut; January 17, 2011 at 03:23 PM. Reason: additions

January 17, 2011, 04:41 PM	#4
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 3,137	It's easy enough to measure. Take a good rod, patch it tightly with an oily patch, then run it through the bore a couple of times. When it's turning smoothly, run it to the end of the barrel and mark your rod with a marker. Start pulling the rod and when it's made one full turn, measure it. If it's 9", it's a 1:9. If it's 12", it's a 1:12. As a7mmnut said, they were once 1:12, but the Marlin barrels are 1:9. I've got an Ilion barrel that's 1:9. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

January 18, 2011, 11:49 AM	#5
MikeG Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2002 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 256	It looks like 1:12. It should like the lighter bullets, around 45 to 55 grains. It will be good for prairie dogs.