Rf and shottys have problems like centerfires?

[quasne.inc]

Just starting to catch the handi-itis and dont even own one yet.  Just wondering if the rimfires and shotguns have the same problems that the centerfire handis are known for.  Wont keep me from getting one just wondering.

[quickdtoo]

So we can better answer your question, just what problems specifically are you referring to as the centerfires are known for?

Tim

[quasne.inc]

Not from personal experience, but from what I have read on this forum: sticking cases, not as accurate as some would like, opening upon firing...  Just the ones that come to mind.  Just wondering if yall tweak and work on your rimfires and shotguns as much as the centerfires.  I havent read any of the rimfire and shotgun forums cause ive been pretty obsessed with the centerfire forum. 

[quasne.inc]

And thanks for the fast response quickdtoo.  I have learned a lot from you going through old posts.  I appreciate the knowledge you share with us.  I love this site.  I love the good southern morals of it.  I grew up in Gardendale and Pelham AL and since getting married have been out west awhile.  Theres something about that southern manners I miss that dont see out here often enough.

[kevinsmith5]

This forummightgive one the impression H&R's have lots of problems, but you have to realize this is the site for TINKERERS.  We do a lot of DIY and take on projects deliberately.  Some people here have owned 20-30 H&R's over the years and never had problems of any sort.  My only problems have been with getting a damaged ML back from a barrel order, functionally mine have all been great.  IN fact my BC shoots batter than guns at my range that out pace it in price by factors of ten.

[AtlLaw]

Now now Timmy, the boy's new... he just don't know no better!  

Now quasne.inc (why would anybody incorporate a name like Qwasknee?   )  You go read the post I just did about Handi's being entertaining.    

[stimpylu32]

The shotguns and rimfires run at much lower pressures than do some of the CF's so the pop open's are not much of an issue , the other side of the coin is that with the RF's your stuck with fractory ammo and may have to try a few till you find a brand & load they like to shoot well .

What you have basicly are 3 very different types of weapons that share a common design , sort of an apples to cran-apple to OJ thing .  

stimpy

[quickdtoo]

Sticking case aren't an issue with extractor rifle barrels and can be fixed easily on ejectors, but by far, ejectors are much more popular even tho H&R doesn't make ejector centerfire rifle barrels any more, they haven't since 2006 for the most part. Rimfires and shotguns still use ejectors tho, some have had problems with slug gun ammo sticking, but I don't remember any rimfire issues. See pop open medicine in the FAQs on opening on firing, that's usually caused by the shooter making mistakes, not the rifle itself. You should spend some time reading in the FAQs as well as the H&R shotgun and the H&R rimfire forums as well. 

Tim

[quasne.inc]

Thanks for all the quick replies.  I wasnt too worried about it.  Like yall said forums are where the tinkerers like to congregate.  Ive read about other guns on other forums that made it sound like they had all these problems and I took the chance and bought them anyway and never had any problems.  But im also not a very good shot so I prob would just assume a six inch group means I need to practice more.

[quickdtoo]

I'd start with the Handi Basics 101, that info alone should cut your group size to respectable hunting accuracy with the ammo it likes. 

Tim

[quasne.inc]

Sounds good.  Its driving me nuts not being able to get my first h and r.  Hard to save money when you and your wife are both going to school.

[kevinsmith5]

Accuracy issues and finding the right load for a gun are something you go through with all guns.  I had a Marlin bolt action 22 once that I thought I would end up using as a rake handle until I tried some 40 gr Remingtons in it.

[kevinsmith5]

Try the trader forum.

[quasne.inc]

I look forward to working up a load for my new survivor.  As long as I can get moa, minute of antelope, Ill be more than happy.

[Badnews Bob]

Yep handies give ya all kinds of problems, rimfires and shotguns too, That is why I just bought another one. It will look right nice next to the other fifteen I own.

BTW the barrel program is purtty nice but I have found having  a reciever for every barrel is even nicer.