Hello my name is Steve and I now have to face the fact that I am a Handi-holic. It all started a number of years back when I picked up a Tracker II in 20 ga. for deer hunting in NYS. Actually I bought 2 my brother wanted one but he did not use it so I got it back. One has a peep sight installed and one was scope mounted. Then last year I traded away a Ruger 10/22 for a used Handi .243 with a scope for coyote shooting. NYS allowed rifles in my county so I used the .243 got 2 deer in 2 days only 2 shots. This is cool; start looking online for more info. find this website start reading it regularly. Okay I an looking at it everyday my wife thinks I AM NUTS . But, the simple versatility and affordability of these guns is addictive. Two weeks ago I was in Gander Mountain and there was a Handi 45-70 for only $180. I bought it so fast and almost got a BC for $280. But kept myself in control. I planned on selling the barrel on the forum and pick up a 30-30 barrel instead. Then last week I was in my local gun shop and on the used rack was a Handi in 30-30 with a scope base and syn. stock. I traded in a Rossi combo for $100 dropped down another $135 and walked out a happy man. My brother has a nice collection of expensive single-shots and he has become interested in Handi rifle snow because of me ; he bought the my 45-70 and we can not wait to get out and have some fun with new guns. I think I might go for a stainless model in .270 next . I am hooked. Well, bye for now I feel better now that I admit I have a pleasant addiction Steve