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Are the NEF and H&R Handi-Rifle barrels interchangable?
What someguy says
But as a note. There are 3 different receivers. One for centerfire, one for shotgun and one for black powder. The rifle could take any barrel, . The shotgun could take another shotgun and black powder and the BP could only take BP. If you google it, you can tell which receiver you have
Does either outfit even exist anymore; NEF/H&R?
Here's an interesting read - as is most anything; "CHUCKHAWKS".
https://www.chuckhawks.com/nef_rifles.htm
Todd.
Chuck hawks don’t like budget riflesLoved his description of the "bulky Schnabel-like forend fashioned with a chain saw"!
I wouldn't call it fashioned with a chainsaw. But the person who did it forgot to finish his job.Loved his description of the "bulky Schnabel-like forend fashioned with a chain saw"!
I have accuracy problems with mine in 30-30 using the stock iron sights. I'm going to put a compact scope or red dot and see if I can tighten things up a bit. I'd be happy if I could get 3 moa out of it. As of now it's all over the place.
Definitely. A shim made from a pop can tightened the groups on my 223 H&R.1) Play with seating depth. H&R 30-30 barrels have been all over the place with leade.
2) Forend pressure. Put a little rubber O ring on the forend screw holder and leave the forend finger tight to see if that helps
3) If you have slop in the barrel when locked up, it will never shoot well and may need some home smithing to tighten lock-up
I'll have to look into this. I didnt know people had to play around with em like that. Everything seems pretty much rock solid with it though.1) Play with seating depth. H&R 30-30 barrels have been all over the place with leade.
2) Forend pressure. Put a little rubber O ring on the forend screw holder and leave the forend finger tight to see if that helps
3) If you have slop in the barrel when locked up, it will never shoot well and may need some home smithing to tighten lock-up
1) Play with seating depth. H&R 30-30 barrels have been all over the place with leade.
2) Forend pressure. Put a little rubber O ring on the forend screw holder and leave the forend finger tight to see if that helps
3) If you have slop in the barrel when locked up, it will never shoot well and may need some home smithing to tighten lock-up
Curious about the OP's thread topic - and, coincidentally, my lack of success with a random .30-30 barrel I have here - I was blasting around the internet and found an old document that had NEF/H&R stating that the receiver should be sent in to match additional barrel assemblies not only for basic fit but also headspace.
I found that curious since the receiver is essentially the bolt-face.
Todd
Thanks for that. I often overlook the significance of the extractor and over concentrate on the dimension interfacing with the cartridge base.The chamber mouth in the barrel and the extractor/ejector set the headspace in the sense that a loose lockup where there is play when the barrel is closed to the receiver means there is excessive headspace. Squaring the chamber mouth to the receiver and ensuring proper lock-up with no play are the main aspects of "fitting" and H&R/NEF barrel. The 30-30 gained an excellent reputation for accuracy going back to the 158 Topper. If yours isn't shooting well, those three things I listed are what I would work on to improve accuracy.