Goody, SASS #26190 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Anyone know where to find some tips on slicking up a New England Arms handi rifle in 45 gvt? This is one of the newer, no ejector models. I would thin it should just fall open of it's own accord, but it takes considerable force to open. Thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I loosened up mine like I did my Marlin. Opened & closed it about a thousand times while watching the tube. But I'll bet that's not what you wanted to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 go SHOOT the ba jeebies out of it it will smooth out sooner or LATER (most likely) and ya get to have FUN to boot Chickasaw Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Dude, SASS # 51223 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 You should be thankful you have a tight fitting barrel to action mating. I have noticed on one of my Handi's when it was new the fore piece mating block was slightly out of line. This is the hard plastic piece that is on the receiver end of the fore piece. I loosened the screws and squared this and the opening & closing was much better. You might also lube this with some Vaseline, it would also help. For additional topic's on the Handi-Rifle I would suggest the Greybeards web site. More info on the Handi than you can believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Actually that's helpful Yusta. I'll bring it with me to the BP match Saturday, you can take it home and watch Dancing With the Stars marathon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Actually that's helpful Yusta. I'll bring it with me to the BP match Saturday, you can take it home and watch Dancing With the Stars marathon. Glad to help ya out :D - just don't expect me to load it & shoot it for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coyote, SASS #63736 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Just a question as to the popularity,(read "market") for a New England Arms handi rifle in 45 gvt? Got one in trade several yrs. ago with the idea to use it for Plainsman but, other than Bordertown, there's very few Plainsman matches around here. It's been a safe queen for 5 yrs or so. Is there a chance it would be fortuitous to post it in the SASS classifieds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Dude, SASS # 51223 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 DC; If your handi is of the ejector type, it will not last long in the SASS classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coyote, SASS #63736 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Yup, LD, it's got an ejector. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Yup, LD, it's got an ejector.DC Dibs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Back to the OP. I have a Handi rifle in .30-06 that falls open. It has seen less than 200 rounds and no dry practice. It holds a 1.5" pattern at 100 yards for 3 to 4 rounds and then wanders like a durned liberal. It is great for a backup deer gun, but would make a lousy comp gun. There is probably a happy balance in the looseness spectrum. A bit of Remoil or other quality lube in the hinge pin and mating surfaces of the pivot might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 My version of the handi rifle from h&r was stiff also I just set there in front of the tv and put some lapping compound and open and closed the gun until it would fall open and I could snap it closed with a snap of my wrist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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