Author Topic: H&R 158 .30-30 (Read 1126 times)

tony212 · « **on:** September 11, 2004, 10:59:47 AM »

I have a chance to buy an older H&R model 158 in .30-30 for $135. I was considering buying a new handi in .30-30 but think maybe I should get this one instead. What do you guys think? Is this a good price? It is in pretty good condition.
Thanks;
Tony212

marv · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2004, 12:01:52 PM »

Tony 212, the only thing I can say is that I don't think NEF will put another
barrel on it, If you were planing on getting more barrels, I get a new SB-2
rifle. But my idea is one rifle one barrel. It does sound fair deal.
Although I have 1972 model 158 that I bought for 39.95 and 30-30
and 22 h0rrnet for 16.00 each times have changed. Good luck. Marv.

Leftoverdj · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2004, 12:53:09 PM »

What Marv said.

Walmart will do you a new one for about $200 when they are available. $135 sounds about right if it's in pretty fair shape.

Mac11700 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2004, 04:32:03 PM »

Well I'll go contrary to popular opinion here,I say if you like it buy it.....here's why...even though it's an older H&R,and you probably can't get in on the barrel exchange...I'll bet it will shoot great...I know lots of things can be off on an older one,but all of them I've seen and shot were keepers..... I had one and getting 1/2" groups at 100 yards was as easy as loading up some factory Winchester 150 grainers and pulling the trigger...and never had a stuck case no matter how hot I hand loaded it and had 3 different handloads that would group under 1/2" at 100 yards...and it worked great with the lighter bullets on coyoties well past 200 yards with it ...sadly I had to sell it under a community property agreement with the ex-wife...that's just one reason she's the EX :wink: ........To me it just seems that some of these older ones didn't have near the problems and are wonderfully accurate...and at the asking price it isn't to bad if the stock isn't all dinged up and scratched every where..and the blueing is in fair shape...one thing you can do if you get it...call NEF and ask them if you can have a 44 Mag barrel or a 45-70 barrel or a 22 Hornet barrel added to it...they certainly won't go with the higher pressure ones...also...I believe some one posted last week thet the old Manlicher stocks are available for a limited time...that certainly would be sweet to have on it,and would dress it real nice......

Mac

marv · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2004, 04:44:24 PM »

I think Mac said it all in his 1st line if you like buy it. one thing
if stock is messed up to bad to refinish, you can buy a new one
NEF or some one on boaed here, they all interchangable. Marv.

Mitch in MI · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2004, 01:46:40 AM »

I was under the impression that H&R 1871 LLC had no desire to be involved with guns made by H&R inc, for fear of becoming liable for injuries from their use/misuse. At least that is the reason I always heard for excluding them from the barrel program.
You can still buy used barrels here from time to time. If the used barrel is too big, you can always grind it down. If it's too small, you can shim the hinge or resell it.