Single shot rifle info wanted

[scatwater]

I am considering looking for a single shot rifle preferable .223 Why do I want a single shot rifle.. I have no idea the whole idea of only 1 shot appeals to me. This would be used for target and wood chucks. I don't want to spend a lot but I want to know what to look for. I would like to stay under 200.00 dollars. Is this realistic? Just looking for your . Thanks

 

[2cool9031]

You might find a used one on here for $200...but a new one will cost more.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

You might look into H&R single shots. They're right around your price range and I don't think I've ever heard anything bad about them.

 

[2cool9031]

The only problem is most of the don't have sights...so you will have to get some scope rings and a scope.

 

[starbreather]

I like the handy rifles you can interchange if you change your mind.

 

[Lammchop93]

The Handi rifles can be ordered with iron sights, or a scope rail if I'm not mistaken. They are my favorite single-shot rifle for the money.

 

[scatwater]

I will look into the Handi rifles. I ve looked them up and will go poking around Shipshewana on Sunday to see if there is anything that will fit my fancy. I m not afraid to buy a used gun. I would prefer it be used beings I will be carrying this on my 4 wheeler....

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

The H&R Handi Rifle is talked about at great length, over at the Greybeard Outdoors website. Those folks are H&R fanatics.

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php

Mine is a .223 with a fixed 4 power scope. Great working rifle for around the farm.

 

[Kart29]

The H&R Handi Rifle is talked about at great length, over at the Greybeard Outdoors website. Those folks are H&R fanatics.

http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php

Mine is a .223 with a fixed 4 power scope. Great working rifle for around the farm.

That's my setup, too. Most accurate rifle I own.

I carry ammo in one of those elastic cuffs that go around the buttstock. It doesn't take long to reload - maybe a second or two longer than a bolt action. It's common to get a second shot off at a fleeing coyote. The Handi-Rifles are good, solid, sturdy rilfes for the money. My .223 definitely prefers bullets under 55 grains when it comes to accuracy.

 

[sepe]

The only handi rifle I've shot was the .500 S&W, if it'll hold up to that, a .223 would be pretty sweet in one. For the price, they seem to be pretty nice little rifles.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Mine is an older taper barrel 1/12 twist rifle. It is scary accurate with 38 to 40 grn reloads. Buddy has it right now for pest eradication on the farm.

Just looking at another forum and found this quote about the Handi-Rifle;

"The Handi-Rifle is a highly matrixed, vintage tactical shooting platform allowing operators high interchangeability, extended caliber diversity, and a wide choice of range related optical solutions suited to the demands of their tactical operating environments." HANDI RIFLE: The single shot "platform" ?

 

[Iroquois]

Unfortunately the price of a new Handi-rifle is over $250. Add a scope and you're
getting over $300...Look for used...

 

[boogieman]

My deer gun is a .44mag handi-rifle and as said earlier it is extremely accurate. It shoots alot better than I do. I am veryhappy with it I have a 2-7 scope on it and have a buttstock sleeve that holds 8 extra rounds of ammo. It is great.

 

[scatwater]

I found one at Shipshewanna today. It was used the bore was a little dirty but in decent shape. It has a tasco 3x9 silver antler I paid 240.00 I didn't think it was a terrible deal considering. It also ejects the brass. That made me laugh when I tried it. Now Its off to the pond bank and put some rounds though it..