Author Topic: Rifle barrel (Read 607 times)

Doublejake · « **on:** April 03, 2006, 12:13:04 AM »

How is the quality on the NEA barrels, I have a 20 GA. NEA. I am tossing the Ideal of getting a 308 or 243 rifle barrel for my son who is going to be seven in July, and most likely hunting deer in the fall of 2007. I'd like him to shoot at least one summer before hunting. Any thoughts? Or could I get the whole NEA gun just as cheap?

nea243 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2006, 12:49:47 AM »

welcome double jake. i think a handi rifle would be a great choice for your son. easy to use and simple. you will need a sb2 rifle frame for rifle barrels. the sb1 shotgun frames are not strong enough for most rifle barrels. barrels from h&r run $82-$109 + $15 fitting fee + $10 shipping. you can buy most handi rifles from wal mart for around $200 + tax. i bought a used 30-30 handi rifle with a scope and &sling recently at a gun show for $150. check out the sticky FAQ at the top of this forum page it will answer alot of your ?

steve

Cement Man · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2006, 02:22:45 AM »

Doublejake,
I agree - NEF rifles are a top choice for teaching youngsters They are safe, dependable and simple. A lot of value for the money too. I started a lot of younguns off with them. Also, you can acquire and change the stocks easily and inexpensively, so that you can get the correct fit for a growing boy. NEF has youth stocks available, or Gunstocks, Inc. will make one with any LOP you want. Also, I believe the "single shot mentality" makes for a better learning mode on how to hunt. Now, this is just a thought - not trying to spend your money for you, but as your son is now 6 years old, I believe he would learn the shooting basics and have a better comfort level with a rimfire (.22LR) for a starter. The NEF Sportsters are available new for as little as $120 or so from the discount houses. You will save the cost of the rifle in ammunition savings, and you can start him out with a much milder, but accurate rifle to shoot. When he outgrows it (no one does) you can get your money out of it anyway - but I'll bet he'll keep it. One thing nice about NEF products is the great selection of options you have with the frames - the rimfires can be fitted with .22 mag or .17's, etc. and your shotgun frame can become one of the best muzzleloaders or slug guns to be had at any price, or just about any shot barrel you could want. Anyway, I think the NEF line is a top choice for your son. Getting back to your original options - just my opinion, I think the .308 is too much for a youngster that age to start with, a .243 is a great round and a better choice. All the best to you and your son.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2006, 05:06:09 AM »

Welcome aboard!!

What they said!! Be sure to read the FAQ and Help sticky, lots of info in there that I know you're gonna want to know, use the Easy Search Tips sticky to learn how to use the Search function to your advantage and if you still don't find whatcha wanta know, ask away!! :wink:

btw, it's NEF as in New England Firearms. :wink:

Tim

Doublejake · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2006, 01:28:09 PM »

Thanks guys, OOps NEF not NEA right. I do have a 22 Marlin rimfire I planned on letting him shoot this summer. I Have decided to go with a 243 NEF (new). Stainless. He won't be deer hunting till he's 8, fall of 2007, although he is capable of passing the HSC, and has a liftime hunting and fishing license. I am dead set on a single shot for youths. (should be required). I beleive the 95gr ballistic tip should be plenty for a well placed shoot. I was thinking maybe a 308 for a heavier grain bullet, and because I took my first buck with one at age 13, and never felt the recoil, but thats a five year difference. So 243 it is. Thanks again.

mitchell · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2006, 05:21:26 PM »

a 243 with a 95 grain bullet is perfect for a young shooter. i have one and let my mom and sisters shoot it and they all love it, and after seeing what a 95 grain c/t bullet does to a coyote at 300 yards i would have no problem shooting a deer with one more then enough power .