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Posted: 12/14/2010 7:10:14 PM EDT
I am thinking about getting one. I was thinking a .223 so i can thread the end and throw my m4-2000 on it. Does anyone her have one? how do you like it and post a pic! i assume it is a 1 in 12 twist. Do they ever make them in 1 in 7?
Link Posted: 12/14/2010 7:34:29 PM EDT
[#1]
If you're talking about the H&R Handi Rifle, then yes I have one (synthetic) and yes I like it quite a bit. It's the smallest rifle I own, even smaller than my .22. It's fairly light, but sturdy and tough. It's real accurate with the right ammo, mine happens to like Winchester Ballistic Silvertips. You'll probably get some funky looks holding a rifle this small but who cares, it'll almost fit in a backpack. I carry it with me when I know I'm gonna be hoofing it around in the woods all day or just want something that'll easily fit behind the seat. I say get one, it won't be a bad choice. Sorry for not having a pic, but it looks just like the ones on the H&R website.
Link Posted: 12/14/2010 7:38:38 PM EDT
[#2]
Great little rifles. You can send the receiver back to the factory and have a ton of different barrels fitted to it for very little money. I have a .223, 30-06 and a three inch rifled slug barrel for mine and thinking about a .357 mag. Money well spent.
Link Posted: 12/14/2010 7:59:48 PM EDT
[#3]
I have a Buffalo Classic and a 17HMR Sportster.



They're favorites in my collection.
Link Posted: 12/15/2010 5:11:25 AM EDT
[#4]
older .223 handi-rifles are 1/10" twist new are supposed to be 1/9" twist.

advntrjnky
Link Posted: 12/15/2010 8:13:12 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
older .223 handi-rifles are 1/10" twist new are supposed to be 1/9" twist.

advntrjnky


That is good to know! Second question what is the price range on these. I have googled and found MSRP, but what is a good/decent deal?
Link Posted: 12/15/2010 1:58:41 PM EDT
[#6]
great rifles! We need one in 5.45 x 39 !!!!
Link Posted: 12/15/2010 4:52:34 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
great rifles! We need one in 5.45 x 39 !!!!


This is true.


I prefer the older models with ejectors over the new ones with extractors.
Link Posted: 12/15/2010 6:45:46 PM EDT
[#8]



Quoted:



Quoted:

great rifles! We need one in 5.45 x 39 !!!!




This is true.





I prefer the older models with ejectors over the new ones with extractors.


I've been hesitant to send the BC in for a second barrel.  I understand NEF converts ejectors to extractors whether you want it or not.



 
Link Posted: 12/15/2010 11:42:17 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:

Quoted:
Quoted:
great rifles! We need one in 5.45 x 39 !!!!


This is true.


I prefer the older models with ejectors over the new ones with extractors.

I've been hesitant to send the BC in for a second barrel.  I understand NEF converts ejectors to extractors whether you want it or not.
 


You would just send in the receiver, no barrel, and the extractor/ejector is part of the barrel.  Your new barrel will have an extractor, though.
Link Posted: 12/16/2010 10:28:39 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/16/2010 8:03:44 PM EDT
[#11]
I had a Ultra Varmint Fluted in .223 for about a year and a half. Even though I got it a long time after they made the switch, it still ejected rounds even though the manual that came with the gun said it was an extractor (unfired rounds only extracted but spent casings were light enough to be thrown out). The Choate forend was poorly fitted and put a considerable ammount of pressure on the barrel. Even with the heavy fluted barrel it heated up quick and started walking really bad after about two or three shots when at the range. Accuracy for a 3 shot group varied between 1.5 and 2 moa. It did have one of the best triggers I have ever used though, light and crisp. I ended up selling it because it was collecting dust and I don't have any regrets.  If you get one, stick to a wood stock and forend as they seem to put more even pressure on the barrel and don't bother going higher than 4X on a scope as anything higher isn't needed with the accuracy they give.
Link Posted: 12/17/2010 2:35:16 AM EDT
[#12]
I've had one for maybe eight years now.  Awesome rifle, fun to shoot, and impressively accurate.  Never had any ejector issues with mine.
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