WisBorn
Contributing Member
I have always liked the simple design of the H&R (type) break action single shot rifles, but never tried one. What kind of accuracy can I expect from one if I find and purchase one?
Unfortunately, all Handi-Rifle's aren't "accurate". They aren't "bench rest" material, but with a little TLC, can be inexpensive guns for beginners and as "knock-around's".
I'd say quality and accuracy on the Handi-Rifle is pretty much average. Just like anything else in life, some are diamonds, some are stones. LOL!!!
Let's be honest. You get what you pay for. A Handi-Rifle isn't expensive, don't "expect" cloverleaf accuracy.
Sufficient accuracy to kill a deer? YEP!
Bubba
They can be pretty hit or miss. Depends on what your expectations are. I have had them shoot as good as 1" at 100 yards, and as bad as 4" at 100 yards. I would say 2" is about the average. They are fun little rifles to shoot.
If you can get one with a scope mount. They can pretty accurate. I would love to get ahold of one in some kind of rifle/pistol round. I only have a 20 gauge.
I have had them shoot as good as 1" at 100 yards, and as bad as 4" at 100 yards.
I have always liked the simple design of the H&R (type) break action single shot rifles, but never tried one. What kind of accuracy can I expect from one if I find and purchase one?
I suspect a lot of that's going to depend on what cartridge it's chambered for. The Handy Rifle sitting by our back door is chambered in .17HMR. To be honest, I've never even shot it off a bench, checking group sizes or anything like that. All I know is it makes a real mess of starlings in the currant bushes 30 yards from our rear deck. But starlings in the apple tree 80 yards from our rear deck would give me one of these if they could.What kind of accuracy can I expect from one if I find and purchase one?