Somewhat rare bird H&R Targeteer

[Pat C]

Found this 1940's era Targeteer made after war utilizing some of the Reising design parts . Factory Lyman 55 Peep.

H&R broach cut rifling . Initially disappointed in accuracy

With some trial and error I found the heavy tapered barrel was whipping causing accuracy issues. Used paper shim in the floated forend to put barrel tension and improved.

Probably bed last 1 1/2" of forend to cure permenatly.

[Pat C]

25 yards from bench as found.Bore is nice shiney.

[Pat C]

With paper shim with tension , much better

[Pat C]

The top target I had already shot six brands of ammo with same results. The vertical stringing was the clue to barrel whip. This rifle has a heavy barrel over 1 1/16" rapid taper with half the forend floated.

So far CCI SV and Norma Tac .22 have been best.

[samsi]

Neat, I was not aware of these. Now I need to add one to my wish list along with the MAS 45.

[JBowen]

Pat, what is the knurled thumb screw for on the left side of the receiver?


JBowen

[Pat C]

Pat, what is the knurled thumb screw for on the left side of the receiver?


JBowen

Bolt lock

[Bill in Oregon]

Pat, I bet that beauty will give you much nicer results as you continue to work with her. Great find!
Reminds me I have a Winchester Model 75 I need to get out and fool with.

[Pat C]

Pat, I bet that beauty will give you much nicer results as you continue to work with her. Great find!
Reminds me I have a Winchester Model 75 I need to get out and fool with.

I hope so Bill, I plan to try some Wolf Match and few others to see what it likes. I'll probably bed about 1 1/2" of forend for slight tension for more permanent solution . It feels good in the hand.

Those 75's are nice !!! I'd like to see it if you get it out.

[JBowen]

Pat, what is the knurled thumb screw for on the left side of the receiver?


JBowen

Bolt lock

Thanks for sharing. I have never seen any of these H & R rifles. Looks like a good project.

JBowen

[Pat C]

They started as the model 65 training rifle , after WW2 several models came about using the Reising mag .

The Leatherneck
The Targeteer
The Targeteer Jr
The Reg lar

The time period was 1946-1949 IIRC

[ywaltzucanrknrl]

Interesting history Pat, thank you. I picked up a Leatherneck from a friend about 30 years ago and gave it to my son. He really likes it and it shoots well. I never realized until your post that they used some Reising parts or when they were made.