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The simple break open single shot rifle
savage170
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For some reason the single shot break open rifle is really appealing to me I have two now and is something I watch for on the used gun racks latest one a CVA Scout in 44 mag been having a blast shooting that one
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I love them as well. Same with shotguns. My old H&R’s and NEF Handi-rifles and Pardner shotguns are still some of my favorites. Combination of their simplicity/utility, coupled with a dose of nostalgia make them truly a pleasure to use in the field.
I have a 223 H&R that belonged to my brother ( RIP Scotty ) he swore it was a great shooter
I have never even shot it I just keep it clean and in the safe
years ago I had a Thompson center contender pistol with about four or five barrels of different calibers singe shots was interesting and got it at a pawn shop but just never got the bug and interested
My TCR-87 with seven barrels is a classic they don't make anymore. And I have my Dad's H&R Topper that he shot quite a few Pa. white tails with in the late 40's and 50's.
They're ok. Some don't like to eject shells very well, IME and that makes follow up shots slow/difficult.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
They are OK however, most I have seen, in particular H&Rs are 3 MOA rifles & like Mr P said, difficult to eject.
IMHO, I wouldn't shoot any game over 50yds with one.
Closest I can come is a crack shot 26.
I had a H&R Whitetail Limited in 30-06, took one nice 10 pt about 10 years ago and for some reason sold it off , it always shot plenty good enough for deer hunting here in WI.
How I only have T/C Contenders and Encores for single shots , have 223, 30-30, 7-30 Waters , 405 Winchester and 45 cal black powder for the Contender frame . In the Encore 204 Ruger , 243 Win., 280, 7mm Mag, 500 S&W and 50 cal black powder
The only one I own, is an old Stevens SXS 12 gauge, that kicks like a mule. My fancy was always lever action rifles.
Just shot my 38-55 h&r today it’s a dandy
I missed out, I am too old now for a Boys Rifle.
Not a break open,,,,,, but a falling block, 25-25 Stevens.
Nice! Consider over 100 years ago these and other s were used in schutzen (Shooting) matches at mainly 200 YDs. Standing, no rest & mostly without scopes,
Harry Pope fitted barrel come to mind. Sub MOA accuracy was superior to anything in its time.
Well Ken, I haven't been a boy for well over 65 years. You tell me...😊