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mike28w · 01-07-2007, 07:00 AM

Hi,
I am thinking about getting a New England Firearms ( aka H&R) single shot rifle in 357 mag.for some casual plinking.
I like the idea that it's more powerful than a 22 or 22 mag. and I can buy reloaded/downloaded 38 sp. for just a little more money than 22 mag.
Full house 357 loads out of a 20 " barrel should make a noticable improvement in velocity ( if I were ever inclined).....
Question.....Anyone with experience with these little rifles ? If so, your opinions would be appreciated !!
Thanks for your time ( your most valuable commodity ! ) mike

Plinkomatic · 01-07-2007, 07:38 AM

I have an NEF in .308 that rules.
Accurate and inexpensive.
In a 357/38 plinker, I'd go with a Marlin 1894c lever.

Brickboy240 · 01-08-2007, 12:07 PM

I shot one in 17HMR and loved it.

I think they're great for the money. I still want one, but I am leaning towards the 223, sinceits not much more to shoot 223 than 17HMR.

- Brickboy240

Trace · 01-08-2007, 12:15 PM

I've got one in 17HMR, and .223 They are great little rifles. My only complaint is that the stocks are pretty short on them.

True that .223 is not far off in price than .17HMR, but they have a WORLD of difference, performance wise. That .17HMR is awesome.

demon · 01-08-2007, 12:48 PM

My son has a NEF "Handi Rifle" single shot .243. For the money, they're good little rifles. A local shop has one chambered in .45-70 with synthetic stocks, but can't find anyone willing to fire it with full house rounds.

Trace · 01-08-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demon

My son has a NEF "Handi Rifle" single shot .243. For the money, they're good little rifles. A local shop has one chambered in .45-70 with synthetic stocks, but can't find anyone willing to fire it with full house rounds.

I don't blame 'em! After firing that, ask them if they wanna get kicked in the face by a mule too!

creepyrat · 01-08-2007, 01:01 PM

those NEF's are great little guns, i have one 45-70, .35 whelen and used to have one in .223.

they are pretty darn accurate and full house 45-70 hurts no matter what you fire it from lol.

CTrider XD · 01-08-2007, 01:47 PM

Hi,
I might as well throw in my two cents worth.
I had a HK93 I use to shoot. The .223 round is great. I would reload or buy new, usually in bulk. A great round with good performance. I shot that round more than any other rifle or pistol I have had.

01-07-2007, 07:00 AM	#1
mike28w XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28	NEF Rifle ?? Hi, I am thinking about getting a New England Firearms ( aka H&R) single shot rifle in 357 mag.for some casual plinking. I like the idea that it's more powerful than a 22 or 22 mag. and I can buy reloaded/downloaded 38 sp. for just a little more money than 22 mag. Full house 357 loads out of a 20 " barrel should make a noticable improvement in velocity ( if I were ever inclined)..... Question.....Anyone with experience with these little rifles ? If so, your opinions would be appreciated !! Thanks for your time ( your most valuable commodity ! ) mike

01-08-2007, 12:07 PM	#3
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 8,919	I shot one in 17HMR and loved it. I think they're great for the money. I still want one, but I am leaning towards the 223, sinceits not much more to shoot 223 than 17HMR. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

01-08-2007, 12:15 PM	#4
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	I've got one in 17HMR, and .223 They are great little rifles. My only complaint is that the stocks are pretty short on them. True that .223 is not far off in price than .17HMR, but they have a WORLD of difference, performance wise. That .17HMR is awesome. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

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01-07-2007, 07:38 AM	#2
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,284	I have an NEF in .308 that rules. Accurate and inexpensive. In a 357/38 plinker, I'd go with a Marlin 1894c lever.

01-08-2007, 12:48 PM	#5
demon XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE Tennessee Posts: 514	My son has a NEF "Handi Rifle" single shot .243. For the money, they're good little rifles. A local shop has one chambered in .45-70 with synthetic stocks, but can't find anyone willing to fire it with full house rounds.

01-08-2007, 01:01 PM	#7
creepyrat XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MI Posts: 296	those NEF's are great little guns, i have one 45-70, .35 whelen and used to have one in .223. they are pretty darn accurate and full house 45-70 hurts no matter what you fire it from lol.

01-08-2007, 01:47 PM	#8
CTrider XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 139	Hi, I might as well throw in my two cents worth. I had a HK93 I use to shoot. The .223 round is great. I would reload or buy new, usually in bulk. A great round with good performance. I shot that round more than any other rifle or pistol I have had.