I can't say the fit and finish is any better now than it was on older H&Rs, I own a bunch and they're pretty much all the same. Older Ultras had nicer finishes on the barrels, current prodiuction are pretty coarse, older ones had nicely polished blueing. But what the heck should we expect for a $200 rifle?? They are very functional tho, those that aren't, get fixed by H&R with their excellent customer service.
No one has reported on the scoped rifles direct from H&R, but I can't say I've ever been impressed by any scope that came on a rifle direct from a factory, they're usually entry level scopes like the Simmons 8-point. Those on their web site have waaaaay too high rings on them.
Barrels aren't all one size fits all like the Encore/Contender, they're individually fitted at the factory. The scope barrels are no different, just supplied with rings and mounted.
Tim
