Hoyt fanatic Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 tack driver.... I totally agree. I have the same gun in 308 and it is the most accurate gun I have ever shot with factory ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddpipkin Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 My son's Rossi, with a Simmons scope, and Winchester 64 gr. Powerpoint factory ammo, shoots about 3/4" groups from the bench. He took his first deer with it on November 15, and his second on December 14. Both one-shot kills. Both bullets were pass-throughs. I'm impressed with the gun AND the ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Leo and aksheephuntress, though I am a little biased, there are not many prettier rifles IMHO. Browning did a great job with the 1885 especially in the metal/wood fit and finish. The high polish, octagon barrel, schnable forend and finger lever trigger guard all add to some classic lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I own H&R and just got the kids a Rossi youth trifecta. The H&R is ok, i got it in a 45-70. My friend has an H&R in .223 and it shoots pretty good. The Rossi has already misfired 3 out of 12 rounds i have shot with it, so i got to deal with that right out of the box. The H&R is a good gun for the money, and besides i think you said you just wanted to kill varmints at 300 yards, not shoot them in the eye, there's a big difference....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 My brother has a Handi-Rifle in 22-250 that shoots very well. He uses it for coyotes only because we can't use rifles for other hunting around here. I was tempted to get one in .223, but have to decided to get a Remington 700 in .270 instead for more usefullness if I ever go out west to hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 .....Ditto that, Leo!!...-absolutely beautiful... -you have some pretty awesome guns,DoubleA!...:) ....and your Remington X Kevlar stock ,also.... I haven't seen one in a .300 WBY....only seen .308's- pretty impressive, I have enjoyed the most, seeing that gun of yours...! -My only question is why no one has bothered mentioning and suggesting the Savage bolt action .223..... -for what Rem308 has inquired....the purpose he intends to use it for, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and the fact that is American made..... -that would be my choice-(if cost was a main factor)... http://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=SV200223&items=sales I've looked at these the last couple weeks and have yet to see one that was under $1500. Awesome though. They have lots of them in the handgun cartridges I need to hunt in Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well, I have just purchased a H&R Single Shot 'Survival Rifle' chambered in .223, had been thinking about it for a while and couldn't pass up the deal. I'm waiting on it to get here, currently in shipping. I can't wait to get this rifle, I believe it's got the 1 in 12" rate-of-twist, so I will experiment with a few of the smaller grain .223 bullets. I will be sure to do a full range report whenever I do get it scoped and setup for shooting. Here's a photo from the H&R Website: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 If you got a new one I think they are 1:9 twist and will handle the bigger bullets. Mine is an older one with a 1:12 and I shoot 60gr out of it. They seem to be stable and shooting just over 1moa, plenty good for a double lung shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well, I have just purchased a H&R Single Shot 'Survival Rifle' chambered in .223, had been thinking about it for a while and couldn't pass up the deal. I'm waiting on it to get here, currently in shipping. I can't wait to get this rifle, I believe it's got the 1 in 12" rate-of-twist, so I will experiment with a few of the smaller grain .223 bullets. I will be sure to do a full range report whenever I do get it scoped and setup for shooting. Here's a photo from the H&R Website: nice. I'm getting closer and closer to his one. Just to good of a deal to pass up myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Well, I had been contemplating one of these single shot rifles for a long time. I created this thread about the accuracy of these rifles and I really appreciate all the input. It always helps to get a lot of different opinions. I have just purchased a NEF 'Survivor' chambered in .223 and I'm very pleased. I bought this rifle and have topped it with a decent scope, I will be sure to make a new post and do some range reports. Thanks again for the information folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I disagree with Strut10, NEF firearms are excellent guns; at one point I had one in .243, one in 20 ga. and one in 12 ga. My Dad owns the .243 now and I still own the 20 gauge but it's debatable who owns the 12 gauge. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I disagree with Strut10, NEF firearms are excellent guns; at one point I had one in .243, one in 20 ga. and one in 12 ga. My Dad owns the .243 now and I still own the 20 gauge but it's debatable who owns the 12 gauge. Dakota I've got some good shooters from NEF. I don't shoot a lot, maybe 300-400 rounds a year out of them since I've started reloading, but they've proved to be very durable and accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I agree, John! They are excellent good quality rifles for sure! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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