aftermarket stocks and such for tracker 2 ?

[squidkid]

a friend of mine gave me a 12 gauge NEF tracker 2 the other day. i was wondering if there are any aftermarket stocks, forearms, recoil pads or sights that can be purchased to 'trick' it out a little. my son is a few years away from hunting with it, but i think it would be a fine gun for him to start with. i assume that this light gun will kick like mad. i dont really want him being afraid of shooting it..........

can this barrell be drilled and tapped for a scope?

thanks

[yukonjim]

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[Markus]

Not only would it be a fine one fine starter gun it's a good hunting gun period. A lot of folks use them with great success that are far from beginners. One warning about using it as a starter gun. It will have a lot of felt recoil due to the light weight. I know some folks have added peep sights and had the barrel drilled and tapped for scopes. I would recommend a good smith for any such work due to the relatively thin chamber wall. Some stock alternative can be found at www.gunstocksinc.com , www.riflestocks.com , www.centerfiresystems.com. Welcome to the board. There is alot of knowledge here and a good bunch of guys. Keep the 12 for yourself and get the kid a 20 ga tracker2. Another source for accessories is the parts and accessory catalog from H&R you have to call customer service and request it.

[Chainsaw]

I have both my 20ga. Trackers outfitted with a scope and were drilled and tapped by my smith and the NEF rail added. He wants .250 thickness before he taps into a barrel. I don't believe the 12 ga. Tracker would meet "his" requirement.

The 2o ga. with the Federal 3" Hydra-Shok slug or the Barnes offering are very mild recoil and shoot straight in my wifes Tracker 20 ga. I also believe the 12 would recoil too much for a youth hunter. Perhaps a trade could be made by you on a 20. Hope this helps

[MSP Ret]

, Fist off squidkid, Welcome aboard and Merry Christmas!!!
That done, my gunsmith, who is a stickler for safety, has evaluated H&R 12 gauge barrels (and continues to do so on a barrel by barrel case after recieving the barrel) has drilled and tapped my smoothbore 24" barrel as well as my Tracker II barrel and mounted a scope rail for me. I have put a red dot on the smoothbore and now shoot Brenneke-Rottwiel MP slugs into a ragged clover-leaf hole at 50 yards. He has since done a few for guys here and all are happy. It does take a special guy to do the job properly. That said I agree the 12 guage Handi is to much gun to start a youngster out on, it will hurt, the youngster will not want to shoot again soon and will surely develop a flinch, heck, many adults do!!!....<><.... :eek:

[squidkid]

thanks for the welcome and response guys.