planning on getting a ultra hunter .308

[deerhunter1981]

Hey all

I'm planning on getting a ultra hunter in .308 for longer range deer/caribou hunting etc. I do own a Long Range 12 H&R shotgun (which is old but awesome), but I've never owned a H&R rifle. In Europe (I'm from Norway), there's this "rule" that breech loading rifles are supposed to be chambered for rimmed cartridges cause it makes for a more solid ejector/extractor mechanism.

I've heard that the newer H&R rifles (post 2007) have a new and improved extractor which eliminates problems with rimless cartridges? I'm sure this have been a topic in this forum before, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me a bit more about it. How does it work? Do the cartridge ever get stuck? Is there a difference between the mechanism for rimmed cartridges? etc

Some close up pics of the post 2007 rifle extractor would be appreciated!!

[petemi]

Hello.  I own several Handi Rifles.  Some are extractor and others are ejector.  I prefer the extractor, they're new manufacture, and I have never experienced a problem with them.  I'm planning to convert the ejectors to extractor in the near future.  My .308 is a Ruger M77 MKII, not a Handi.  I love the rifle and the caliber.  I've taken, fox, coyotes, woodchucks and deer, some of each out to 300 yards.  I get the best accuracy with 168 gr. Winchester Supreme Ballistic Tips, and for serious hunting, I shoot nothing else.  I think you'll love both the Handi Rifle and the .308 caliber.  Welcome, good hunting and shooting.  Pete

[quickdtoo]

Welcome! Spend some time reading in the FAQs and Help sticky, there are pics of extractors, there are also tips on making ejectors work well.

Tim