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Okie743
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What is the latest about H&R firearms?
Heard rumor that Remington now owns? (maybe Marlin previouls owned//)
Are they still being produced?
I tried their site but appears it's not up to date??????
Heard rumor that Remington now owns? (maybe Marlin previouls owned//)
Are they still being produced?
I tried their site but appears it's not up to date??????
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Don
The H&R/NEF Handi rifle and single shot shotgun line has been discontinued. I think they still import the semi auto and pump shotguns with the H&R label. The H&R semi auto 12 gauge used to be an identical twin to the Verona 12 gauge.
Don
Seen on GB forum site few days ago, maybe at this one that some guy ask Remington a question about H&R guns and they responded with a answer.
What's up with that???(Remington doing a answer?)
Have yet to see one group worth a crap even when scoped and they are plagued with light firing pin strike issues. These are common at my range and I see many disappointed shooters leave with the feeling they got screwed. YGWYPF (you get what you pay for)
If it is venison, one wants for a low price, go with a Ruger American. My 2 cents.
With my Barnes bullet reloads, it will print under an inch all day long. If I want to go hunting in some really nasty wet weather I take the NEF, not one of my "good" guns![:D]
quote:Originally posted by DONDALINGER
The H&R/NEF Handi rifle and single shot shotgun line has been discontinued. I think they still import the semi auto and pump shotguns with the H&R label. The H&R semi auto 12 gauge used to be an identical twin to the Verona 12 gauge.
Don
Seen on GB forum site few days ago, maybe at this one that some guy ask Remington a question about H&R guns and they responded with a answer.
What's up with that???(Remington doing a answer?)
when Remington acquired Marlin they also got H&R
May upset someone, but I would avoid their centerfire singleshot rifles. Especially those made in the last years.
Have yet to see one group worth a crap even when scoped and they are plagued with light firing pin strike issues. These are common at my range and I see many disappointed shooters leave with the feeling they got screwed. YGWYPF (you get what you pay for)
If it is venison, one wants for a low price, go with a Ruger American. My 2 cents.
No upset here about single shot NEF and H&R. (and some others)
Some people cannot accept the truth.
You are very correct. I've reloaded for them. Most of them I can get accuracy with reloads, but I have to use soft shell primers for the light hits or get a intermittent snap, have too keep a leatherman knife handy so can every once in awhile on dig out the hull even with factory shells, especially if in the woods with a hung hull. (they should supply a dig out tool attached to their rifles for at the ready access) I seen a used NEF 223 that would completely miss a 24x24 inch target at 50 yards every once in awhile due to a bad barrel. To me like you say you get what you pay for maybe. Not a great loss if one evaporates. (disappears)
Sure shame that people buy single shot 223's also for grandkids to deer hunt with a first rifle, People won't listen and go ahead and get something like a 243 caliber bolt action rifle and the kid can grow up with the gun and less chance of just wounding animals. Same can be said for youth and 410 gauge shotguns.
AND Savage made and makes some O/U POS guns. (and they are not cheap)
Working on them NEF, H&R, Savage 24's is kinda like trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. (and if this hurt your feeling you are too sensitive to be hanging out at the GB discussion forum)[;)]
quote:Originally posted by chiefr
May upset someone, but I would avoid their centerfire singleshot rifles. Especially those made in the last years.
Have yet to see one group worth a crap even when scoped and they are plagued with light firing pin strike issues. These are common at my range and I see many disappointed shooters leave with the feeling they got screwed. YGWYPF (you get what you pay for)
If it is venison, one wants for a low price, go with a Ruger American. My 2 cents.
No upset here about single shot NEF and H&R. (and some others)
Some people cannot accept the truth.
You are very correct. I've reloaded for them. Most of them I can get accuracy with reloads, but I have to use soft shell primers for the light hits or get a intermittent snap, have too keep a leatherman knife handy so can every once in awhile on dig out the hull even with factory shells, especially if in the woods with a hung hull. (they should supply a dig out tool attached to their rifles for at the ready access) I seen a used NEF 223 that would completely miss a 24x24 inch target at 50 yards every once in awhile due to a bad barrel. To me like you say you get what you pay for maybe. Not a great loss if one evaporates. (disappears)
Sure shame that people buy single shot 223's also for grandkids to deer hunt with a first rifle, People won't listen and go ahead and get something like a 243 caliber bolt action rifle and the kid can grow up with the gun and less chance of just wounding animals. Same can be said for youth and 410 gauge shotguns.
AND Savage made and makes some O/U POS guns. (and they are not cheap)
Working on them NEF, H&R, Savage 24's is kinda like trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear. (and if this hurt your feeling you are too sensitive to be hanging out at the GB discussion forum)[;)]
Thanks Okie, I forgot about the extractor problems. Yes, I seen these problems as well. All were the ones with rimless cases.
Remington
Bushmaster
Advanced Armament
Marlin Firearms
H & R Firearms
Dakota Arms
Para USA
Parker Gun
Tapco
Barnes Bullets
Mountain Khakis
Accuracy isn't match grade but minute of deer to hasn't been an issue. I have a .243 right now that I was quite surprised at when I lined it up. It shot a 3/4" 3 shot group at 100 yards, I'm positive it won't do that regularly, but it did it once anyway. But then I have a 400 dollar scope on a 200 dollar rifle. Most of these rifles are 200 yard deer rifles. If you want to reach yonder, generally, this isn't your platform.
We have several of the slug guns in the family, per my recommendation. To say we have put a ton of venison in the freezer with them is, literally, not an exaggeration. In our state we can use rifles now, so the shotguns will see less use. The shotguns are not 200 yards performers, though I have a 3 1/2 inch 20ga that is (hasting's conversion).
Not a premium outfit by any means, but they've worked well for us within their limits. Affordable, easy to use and clean, safe starter gun for kids. Works really well as a tree stand gun, single shot means easy to unload and load, exposed hammer with transfer bar means it would be difficult for one to fire if dropped, even if cocked, safer than a bolt gun, simple for kids.
I've killed more deer with a single shot than I will ever kill with other platforms. I don't kill enough now to ever do that. I used to harvest 8-10 a year, now it's 1-2.
I decided I needed one in .308 and sold my .223 . Hard times once again reared its ugly head and I have been without what I always considered an excellent product for the money spent.