Best budget single shot

[mr.trooper]

So I like single shots...Sue me. In your opinion, which of these three is the best? Why?

 

[Mongrel]

To be frank with you, I just have a soft spot for H&Rs.

First shotgun was my father's late 40s H&R Topper 148 12ga. with full choke.

I almost cried when the screwed up the lever on them...

I love the look of them to this day though.

 

[Goblin]

Also comes with a .223 barrel. This pic was for a survival forum showing how a city dweller could improvise fora SHTF scenario for only a little money!! Rossi 12ga single.

 

[461]

For value, I'd have to say the H&R. You can send it in and get shotgun barrels in other chamberings and even a couple pistol rounds for $85.00 each. If you have a rifle frame you can get a very wide array of shotgun or rifle barrels fitted.

 

[NCsmitty]

My only experience has been NEF/H&R. Low priced but very simple and durable.

NCsmitty

 

[darkwing]

I've owned a Ruger #1, Contender, Win single shot shotgun and a couple of Savage ss shotguns. I've owned a 410, 20,12 and the 10 gauge in H&R they do a great job. Simple reliable lots of recoil. Some of the most accurate guns I've ever shot were H&R in 22 hornet,223 and the 204.
I look to see the H&R follow the 788 now that Remington owns it.

 

[Gunner4h1r3]

I like the old Stevens Single Gun. I have one in 20 gauge with a 32" barrel. Picked it up for a bill at the local shop. A very fun gun!

 

[mr.trooper]

Thanks Goblin, I had forgotten about Rossi! I think ill add them to the poll.

I got my first single shot a few days ago. My Buddy sold me his 20 gauge H&R Pardner for $50. The only time he ever shot it was on a range trip with me, all we did was put 5 shells through it, so the gun is nearly new!

 

[oldgold]

Bought a 12ga. NEF at a yard sale last week. Cheap enough to make a buck when I resell it. When we got home the black birds had come home to roost. I grabbed a box of shell and proceeded to kill 21 with 25 shots. Must have it's own built in radar. I guess I'll keep it.

 

[Dave McCracken]

NEF/H&R. Proven track record, made in the US.

 

[mtngunr]

I voted Baikal because the only plastic on the Baikal is the trigger guard, while the current NEF/H&R has a plastic trigger housing retaining the guts...also, another H&R change that causes problems is the fragile transfer bar which has a history of breakage....AND a plastic forearm knuckle on the H&R...downside to the Baikal is hammerless cocked/chambered round.

Earlier iron and steel H&R's without the transfer bar would get a vote, though.

Best "budget" single is the Winchester 37 Steel-Bilt....safe/uncocked with round chambered, as easy to cock as an external hammer, and American made....

 

[mr.trooper]

I kinda like the hammerless action myself.

 

[Girodin]

My first gun was an NEF 20 gauge pardner. I dont know if it is really the best but I hunted for years with mine. It is/was a good little gun.

 

[dawei]

H&R and NEF hands down the best in single shots. They look the best, they shoot the best, lockup tight as a bank vault door, are "MADE IN THE USA" by the "Single Shot Experts"!

 

[rantingredneck]

Nef/h&r

 

[mtngunr]

I kinda like the hammerless action myself.

That's what's so nice about the old Winchester Steel-Bilts....looks hammerless, and what appears to be either a safety button or shrouded hammer spur, is a manually cocked rebounding striker....put shell in gun, forget about it, when you need it just thumb back the button....best of both worlds, external hammer safety, hammerless speed and looks....

 

[mtngunr]

And to all you folk voting NEF/H&R, DESPITE the guns having a soft iron frame, plastic guts holder, hinge with zero take-up for wear AND half that hinge made of plastic, topped off with a transfer bar of known fragility, I either have to ask "why?" or just give you a medal for brand loyalty.

 

[plumberroy]

H&R and NEF hands down the best in single shots. They look the best, they shoot the best, lockup tight as a bank vault door, are "MADE IN THE USA" by the "Single Shot Experts"!

^^^^^ what he said

 

[jon_in_wv]

What do you suggest Mtngnr??

 

[PTK]

H&R/NEF, hands down. I own...... well, I can't remember, but somewhere north of 10 of them, now.

 

[scrat]

yep for sure H&R NEF hands down

 

[conw]

Gotta go with the H&R.

I just bought my mom a pardner from 1993 that's in 98%+ condition, with a case color receiver...

I have to put it in the top 5% of guns I've seen, aesthetically. Gorgeous fit and finish.

 

[tuna]

I;ve got a couple H&Rs - 20 and 16 and love 'em. Used them for everything. Right now I keep one stashed as cheap insurance - some bands made of old bicycle tires each hold 2 slugs close under the barrel and ready to go.

 

[Specs]

I guess this is not the correct reply, but when I was 10 years old in 1954 for Christmas I got my H&R Topper 12 ga. for going pheasant hunting . I still have it today and it is as good as it was when new. I guess you know where I am on the single.

 

[cleardiddion]

I'll take my NEF pardner any day.
Cheap (got mine for 80 along with 2 boxes of shot), dead set reliable, and a good kicker at 12ga; nothing to really complain about.