I bought a H&R Ultra last summer for my son in .223 cal. Took it to the range and it shot outstanding. Had wanted to get another one for son #2 but also wanted to play with the 204 Ruger. Thought I would get a 223 and send off for the 204 fluted barrel. But...I found a great buy at the local gun shop -- a NEF in the green/brown laminate with the 204 bull barrel. Could not pass it up. When it stops raining I will head to the range. Put a Nikon 6X18 on it last night. My son said to keep it here in Colorado and he will hunt with it when he visits
. OBTW Looking for a extra .223 barrel now.