I know that not everyone likes H&R/NEF, but I was so happy with my 2009 purchase .45-70 SB2 that I finally broke down and bought a sportster in .22 LR. I like the idea of practicing with the "same rifle" I hunt with. I got some graduation gift money coming in, though I don't know why anyone would care that I got a masters. Ya gotta love grandmas. I'll report back in when I get it in through my local FFL. It's going to be fun. Recently, given ammo prices, I have relearned to love the .22 lr. The low noise is nice, especially since I have 3 kids now, and I have enough noise throughout the day. I'm like a kid at Christmas.
.22 LR Sportster Incoming
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aarondhgraham
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I have a nice pair of H&R's as well,,,
I have the .22 LR Sportster,,,
And a .357 Handi-Rifle.
There is something aesthetically pleasing about shooting a break-open rifle,,,
You get into that "one good shot or go hungry" kind of mindset.
And, it's really fun to eject the hot empty cartridge back over your shoulder,,,
I've taught many a range lookie-loo not to hover behind me on the line.
But in all seriousness they are fine rifles,,,
Enjoy!
Aarond
I have the .22 LR Sportster,,,
And a .357 Handi-Rifle.
There is something aesthetically pleasing about shooting a break-open rifle,,,
You get into that "one good shot or go hungry" kind of mindset.
And, it's really fun to eject the hot empty cartridge back over your shoulder,,,
I've taught many a range lookie-loo not to hover behind me on the line.
But in all seriousness they are fine rifles,,,
Enjoy!
Aarond
H&R's are well made rifles. My Sporster is in .22 Mag. If your new one does not come with the scope base and trigger extention , get them. They are available on line. A scope brings a whole new level to the accuracy game. And they DO quite forcefully eject that spent case so get your head out of the way when you open the action. Enjoy !
aarondhgraham
New member
Hello chewie146,,,
I believe he meant hammer extension.
If you scope the rifle the hammer becomes hard to reach,,,
The extension is a small metal rod that attaches to the hammer and extends to the side of the scope.
It's difficult to see in this image,,,
But that round thing on the tip of the hammer spur,,,
It extends about 3/4 to 7/8 inch to the right of the hammer,,,
This allows you to get a thumb on it so you can cock the danged thing.
I'm not a great shot,,,
On my best day I am pitifully average,,,
But using a single shot has made me calm down and aim.
It's very satisfying when we line ten cans up on the berm,,,
My friends will blast away with their semi-auto 10/22's and Marlin 60's,,,
Then when the dust has cleared most of the cans are still standing untouched,,,
I then start slowly and methodically dropping the cans one at a time while chuckling at my friends.
It doesn't always work out that way,,,
But more often than not they are wasting ammo,,,
While I with my lowly single-shot make more hits than they do.
The truly funny thing is,,,
They all shoot better with my Sportster,,,
There is just something about single shots affecting your attitude.
Aarond
I believe he meant hammer extension.
If you scope the rifle the hammer becomes hard to reach,,,
The extension is a small metal rod that attaches to the hammer and extends to the side of the scope.
It's difficult to see in this image,,,
But that round thing on the tip of the hammer spur,,,
It extends about 3/4 to 7/8 inch to the right of the hammer,,,
This allows you to get a thumb on it so you can cock the danged thing.
I'm not a great shot,,,
On my best day I am pitifully average,,,
But using a single shot has made me calm down and aim.
It's very satisfying when we line ten cans up on the berm,,,
My friends will blast away with their semi-auto 10/22's and Marlin 60's,,,
Then when the dust has cleared most of the cans are still standing untouched,,,
I then start slowly and methodically dropping the cans one at a time while chuckling at my friends.
It doesn't always work out that way,,,
But more often than not they are wasting ammo,,,
While I with my lowly single-shot make more hits than they do.
The truly funny thing is,,,
They all shoot better with my Sportster,,,
There is just something about single shots affecting your attitude.
Aarond
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I knew about the hammer extension, but wasn't sure if they were offering some sort of wider trigger shoe or something as well. I'm getting antsy, but it's typical to be like this waiting for a new gun. I'm the black sheep of the friends I shoot with. I'm the only one who would even think of the .45-70, and I completely understand the joys of shooting a single shot. Would I want to be in a war with one? I don't think so. I'm not sure if I'll mount a scope on this one or not. My .45-70 wears the original front sight and a Williams rear, so I may dope this one out the same way. I stayed away from anything without glass for a long time, but I've found that it's just satisfying to line up the irons and squeeze the trigger. There's no range around here over 300 yards anyway. I may see if I can fit the front sight from other NEFs to the Sportster and drop a Williams on there as well. The status has changed to "Shipping." I'm excited for my new, low cost toy.
aarondhgraham
New member
Three?,,,
You have the 45-70 and the .22,,,
What's the third one?
Aarond
You have the 45-70 and the .22,,,
What's the third one?
Aarond
seansean1444
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accuracy report please!!!
Well, the first time out was pretty informal. I shot one bullseye target stapled to a stump at the local plinkin pit. However, I shot at some smaller targets for the majority of the time (shotgun shells, rifle shells, etc.) and was able to hit everything with relative ease. I'd really like to mount a Williams peep on there with a taller front sight, as I remove the aperture and find the ghost ring sight picture very easy to shoot. I'm good to 200 with the same setup on my .45-70, and that's no small feat for me with irons. I'd say it's definitely not as accurate as my pre-WWII vintage Mauser, but it's definitely minute of squirrel out to as far as I can spot them with the iron sights. Once I break it in some more, I'll take it out for an actual range session and see how it can really do off the bench. So far, my NEF rifles have proven to be as accurate as any other contemporary maker short of the $500 mark.
Well, I took it out for an official paper-punching session, and it really sings. It's a great little shooter. I gave in an scoped it, but have yet to get a hammer extension for it. I used an Ironsighter mount, as it has more options for mounting points than the H&R factory mount. Smacking the gong at 200 was fairly easy, and I even managed a few at 300, though that one is about 2 feet wide. It's a little louder than my other .22s, including my 10/22, my model 60, and the savage. It also out-shoots the savage, the model 60, and the 10/22. The only .22 I have that is more accurate than this one is a pre WWII Mauser. I really like this little rifle. For the money, they can't be beat, in my opinion. I may have to get a 3rd someday.