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Good Deal?
« on: May 13, 2012, 06:28:34 AM »
Went to A gun shop Saturday looking for more 22lr shells. Wandered around a bit and what appears before my eyes? Yes it IS an H&R (NEF) single shot. I thought it was a 22 at first glance but the "port" is too small. Wow this is a 17HMR, I wonder what the price is as and it turns out to be $150. Tag says used but unfired. Well it now is leaning against the wall next to my chair as I "hunt up" a scope for it. Did I do good or get burned here? I love my Buffalo Classic with it's sleek lines. This Sportster however looks all business! 8)
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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2012, 07:18:02 AM »
Went to A gun shop Saturday looking for more 22lr shells. Wandered around a bit and what appears before my eyes? Yes it IS an H&R (NEF) single shot. I thought it was a 22 at first glance but the "port" is too small. Wow this is a 17HMR, I wonder what the price is as and it turns out to be $150. Tag says used but unfired. Well it now is leaning against the wall next to my chair as I "hunt up" a scope for it. Did I do good or get burned here? I love my Buffalo Classic with it's sleek lines. This Sportster however looks all business! 8)

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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2012, 06:14:57 AM »
If you love your BC, get some CR Carbine wood for the 17 and you will love the look and handling too.
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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2012, 01:19:59 PM »
Good idea!
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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2012, 10:26:44 AM »
I also like the BC wood.  The short forend seems better on the 22" barrels.  I have slowly traded for several sets.  They feel right to me, so I do it.  I also like the Handigrip so I'm doing a couple of them.  My different stocks need different scopes or repositioning, so it's not just bolting them on and go.  Gotta be a balanced package for me to be comfortable. 

Oh, $150 is a good deal on any Handi rifle I think.  Hope it shoots wonderful...
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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2012, 03:26:13 PM »
I'm sorry, I just have to beat that deal. My son gave me his used Garmen Nuvi GPS unit some time ago and I really never did anything with it. My neighbor, who is a gun nut like me, told me he needed to buy one for his hunting ATV. Well, guess what? He had a very nice NEF 20" barrel Handi 223 SB2 that he didn't need anymore. Got her cleaned up and put on a BSA 3x9 and ready to go to the range to sight it in. My first Handi 223 will not be lonely now:)