one of those is definitely in my (hopefully not to distant) future... in 460 S&W magnum....Here's Ruger's version of a Fahrquarson action (the No. 1)
one of those is definitely in my (hopefully not to distant) future... in 460 S&W magnum....Here's Ruger's version of a Fahrquarson action (the No. 1)
MSRP on an H&R is $266.49. MSRP for a Savage 111, as an example of a high quality, reasonably priced, bolt action is $591.00. The H&R lets a hunter without much money have a decent, BNIB, hunting rifle without having to find odd calibre/cartridge ammo. A milsurp Mosin Nagant will cost less, but the ammo isn't necessarily easy to get everywhere.
A hunter who uses a single shot rifle, in any chambering, tends to be very good with it too. A single shot rifle is more of a challenge too.
They're shorter.........that's itbreak-open action single-shot rifle, what's the point?
They're shorter.........that's it
For younger shooters, the length thing is important. Also the safety and simplicity of a single shot with an exposed hammer.
You guys are also forgetting something. NEF will fit another rifle barrel for your receiver, at a substantial savings over new.
Good Question, I don't see any advantages that are not available in other platforms other than the low price. IMHO they are ugly, somewhat difficult to operate, not especially rugged, and just lack the grace of many other single shots (e.g.: falling block, rolling block, and even a trapdoor).
A guy at the range a few days ago next to me was shooting 1 MOA with .223 handloads off a sandbag. Not sure what model break-open it was, but it had a thumb hole stock and a cheap-looking scope. Go figure.While there are exceptions, and I am sure someone will post pictures to prove me wrong, they are generally so so on accuracy.
Not really difficult, just clumsy IMHO.what is difficult.. seems like the most simple action there is...
nothing to break, few moving parts... no flying brass...
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