Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2015 11:24:51 GMT -7
Now some of you may cringe a bit, seeing as how this is not one of the older styles that most of us prefer (yes, I prefer real metal and wood still), but . . . it is a dandy lil' iron for toting around in the field, as well as being chambered for an interesting and versatile cartridge. Still in my fledgling stages of working with the cartridge, but the more I work with it, the better I like how flexible it can be.
This model of Handi Rifle was of a special run by Advanced Armament Corp. a couple years back - no longer listed on their web site. Barrel: 16 1/4" - threaded for a moderator (silencer) or other device; synthetic stock; weight around 5 lbs; overall length 30"; chamber .300 Blackout (aka: .300 Whisper), and 1-7 rifling twist. Have worked with jacketed (pardon my language
) bullets from 85 gr Markarov (inexpensive plinkers to varmint like performance when loaded hot), 110-130 gr, 150 gr., and 220 gr. One only needs to search the internet for .300 Blackout bullet selections and field performance out of this interesting lil' cartridge. Being a versatile .30 caliber cartridge you're able to utilize .30 caliber bullets of assorted weights from 85 gr - 240 gr, the 1-7 twist being able to stabilize them. Cast bullets work well also. The load range of the cartridge allows you to use a Cat Sneeze round ball load that can hardly be heard, and equivalent loads in power from below .32-20 up through lightweight bullet .30-30. Hunting bullet weights from Hornady, Barnes, Nosler from 110 gr - 125 gr jacketed/solid copper (dang, got caught using bad language again!) can easily produce velocities from 2,000 - 2,300 fps - a fine deer or hog load. BUT . . . cast bullet use is where I'll be using this lil' iron with for general field n' woods loafing use. Why: 'cause them new fangled jacketed bullets just may not catch on!!
I've made some modifications to one AAC Handi Rifle carbine:
1. located a Bullet Button SKS replacement paratrooper sight www.bulletbutton.com/firearm-accessories/, then putting the barrel in a lather turned down the barrel hump (just behind the threaded muzzle end) to allow the open front sight to slide onto the barrel, while still retaining the threads for use with a cone type muzzle blast thingy, or just put the thread protector back on. Of note: the Bullet Button SKS paratrooper front sight will also 'just' slip over the muzzle end threads and be clamped onto the threaded area, not requiring the barrel hump be turned down.
2. mounted an XS peep sight that fits directly onto the factory scope rail - provided me with open sights - I MUCH prefer open sights on a rifle, whether a scope is added or not. With this type of open/peep rear sight it is quick detachable, while yet still allowing use of a scope or green dot sight if wanting to.
3. side sling: I am a great fan of a sling being mounted on the side of a rifle/carbine. Those who have carried an M1 carbine will understand. What's so significant about a side sling carry: a. the rifle/carbine lays flat against your back - whereas with normal bottom sling mounting the rifle/carbine will flop around, grr
b. to carry the carbine over your left shoulder in what many refer to as the African carry, muzzle pointed down, the carbine rests in the hollow along your left side and left arm. Moving your left elbow slightly to the rear captures the carbine and keeps it from flopping/moving around while walking or hiking. Your left hand is able to grasp the tip of the forearm or barrel for further control if wanted; then when you desire to bring the carbine up/present the carbine for a shot, you lift the barrel upwards, the sling slips off your shoulder and the left hand almost finishes raising the carbine into firing position and your right hand comes across and grasps the wrist of the stock; you then complete raising the carbine into firing position - this all in one smooth movement. Until you experience how convenient this is, you will not appreciate it.
4. coming across an ATI ammo side saddle unit designed for their 5-position collapsible AR type of stock, removed the nylon ammo holder part, mounting it directly to the right side of the Handi Rifle synthetic stock. Now have ammunition conveniently at hand.
Yes, I am most pleased with the outcome of this Handi Rifle setup: compact, lightweight, durable, easy to carry and a versatile cartridge.
I came up with another of these AAC carbines and plan on sending it over to JES in Oregon for re-boring n' a re-chamber to .357 Maximum!! This will take a couple of months before it's completed, but will share the completed project in here when it's finished.
In time hope to locate a .22 Hornet barrel to accompany the above 2 Handi Rifles.
This model of Handi Rifle was of a special run by Advanced Armament Corp. a couple years back - no longer listed on their web site. Barrel: 16 1/4" - threaded for a moderator (silencer) or other device; synthetic stock; weight around 5 lbs; overall length 30"; chamber .300 Blackout (aka: .300 Whisper), and 1-7 rifling twist. Have worked with jacketed (pardon my language
) bullets from 85 gr Markarov (inexpensive plinkers to varmint like performance when loaded hot), 110-130 gr, 150 gr., and 220 gr. One only needs to search the internet for .300 Blackout bullet selections and field performance out of this interesting lil' cartridge. Being a versatile .30 caliber cartridge you're able to utilize .30 caliber bullets of assorted weights from 85 gr - 240 gr, the 1-7 twist being able to stabilize them. Cast bullets work well also. The load range of the cartridge allows you to use a Cat Sneeze round ball load that can hardly be heard, and equivalent loads in power from below .32-20 up through lightweight bullet .30-30. Hunting bullet weights from Hornady, Barnes, Nosler from 110 gr - 125 gr jacketed/solid copper (dang, got caught using bad language again!) can easily produce velocities from 2,000 - 2,300 fps - a fine deer or hog load. BUT . . . cast bullet use is where I'll be using this lil' iron with for general field n' woods loafing use. Why: 'cause them new fangled jacketed bullets just may not catch on!!I've made some modifications to one AAC Handi Rifle carbine:
1. located a Bullet Button SKS replacement paratrooper sight www.bulletbutton.com/firearm-accessories/, then putting the barrel in a lather turned down the barrel hump (just behind the threaded muzzle end) to allow the open front sight to slide onto the barrel, while still retaining the threads for use with a cone type muzzle blast thingy, or just put the thread protector back on. Of note: the Bullet Button SKS paratrooper front sight will also 'just' slip over the muzzle end threads and be clamped onto the threaded area, not requiring the barrel hump be turned down.
2. mounted an XS peep sight that fits directly onto the factory scope rail - provided me with open sights - I MUCH prefer open sights on a rifle, whether a scope is added or not. With this type of open/peep rear sight it is quick detachable, while yet still allowing use of a scope or green dot sight if wanting to.
3. side sling: I am a great fan of a sling being mounted on the side of a rifle/carbine. Those who have carried an M1 carbine will understand. What's so significant about a side sling carry: a. the rifle/carbine lays flat against your back - whereas with normal bottom sling mounting the rifle/carbine will flop around, grr
b. to carry the carbine over your left shoulder in what many refer to as the African carry, muzzle pointed down, the carbine rests in the hollow along your left side and left arm. Moving your left elbow slightly to the rear captures the carbine and keeps it from flopping/moving around while walking or hiking. Your left hand is able to grasp the tip of the forearm or barrel for further control if wanted; then when you desire to bring the carbine up/present the carbine for a shot, you lift the barrel upwards, the sling slips off your shoulder and the left hand almost finishes raising the carbine into firing position and your right hand comes across and grasps the wrist of the stock; you then complete raising the carbine into firing position - this all in one smooth movement. Until you experience how convenient this is, you will not appreciate it.
4. coming across an ATI ammo side saddle unit designed for their 5-position collapsible AR type of stock, removed the nylon ammo holder part, mounting it directly to the right side of the Handi Rifle synthetic stock. Now have ammunition conveniently at hand.
Yes, I am most pleased with the outcome of this Handi Rifle setup: compact, lightweight, durable, easy to carry and a versatile cartridge.
I came up with another of these AAC carbines and plan on sending it over to JES in Oregon for re-boring n' a re-chamber to .357 Maximum!! This will take a couple of months before it's completed, but will share the completed project in here when it's finished.
In time hope to locate a .22 Hornet barrel to accompany the above 2 Handi Rifles.
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