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Accuracy/NEF handy VS MOSSBERG SSI-1

DEG305
I PURCHASED A NEW NEF HANDI RIFLE IN .223 CAL. INSTALLED A BUSHNELL 3X9 THAT WAS GREAT ON MY 30-06 AND THE BEST GROUPING THAT I CAN GET AT 100 YDS IS APPROX 1 1/2", FACTORY AMMO(REM, FED.) AND HAND LOADS, VARIOUS BULLET WEIGHTS AND POWDER COMBO'S. SENT THE ACTION TO NEF AND HAD A .243 BARREL FITTED, IT'S NOT ANY BETTER AND MABY WORSE. CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. AT NEF SAID THAT MY 1 1/2" WAS FAR BETTER THAN WHAT THEY GUARENTEE (2 1/2"@ 100 YDS). MY QUESTION IS IS THE MOSSBERG SSI-1 ANY BETTER? I'M CONSIDERING FINDING SOMEONE THAT THINKS 1 1/2" GROUPING IS OK AND MOVING ON TO THE MOSSBERG IN .223 CAL. ALSO THERE"S A SERIOUS EXTRACTION PROBLEM WITH THE NEF. EVERYONE THAT I'VE TALKED TO THAT HAS ONE HAS THE EXTRACTION PROBLEM IN VARRING DEGREES. I'D WELCOME ALL "EXPERT" OPINIONS! THANKS[:)]

Dewayne E. Geer
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  • becker
    what is this extraction problem you speak of I have a NEF in 22 hornet. I think that it is a great rifle. also how long does it take to get a new barrel. currently im satisfied with the accurac yet i have open sight and is rarly used for a shot over 75 yards after that i get my scoped model 70
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  • BOBBYWINS
    My H&R Handy Rifle in 30-06 hasn't had any ejection problem,course I've only shot it about a dozen times.I haven't put the scope on it yet,so accuracy is unknown.As far as time required for getting the new bbl.goes,I think they say 6-8 weeks,but I know folks that got them back sooner.

    Go to:
    http://www.hr1871.com/
    for all the poop on their "Barrel Accessory Program".

    I'll be sending mine in for the .223 Bull as soon as I get my "Mad Money" built back up.

    As far as the Mossberg goes,the one that I looked at was VERY HEAVY!!
    9-10 lbs.as I recall,and much more expensive,but I understand that the prices are dropping on them.

    Good luck,
    BW

    IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.
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  • DEG305
    THE EXTRACTION PROBLEM IS THAT ABOUT EVERY TEN ROUNDS OR SO THE EJECTOR WILL NOT PULL THE CASING OUT OF THE CHAMBER. A CLEANING ROD IS NEEDED TO PUSH THE EMPTY OUT. IT HAPPENS WITH BOTH THE.223 AND THE .243. AND I'VE TALKED TO SEVERAL HANDI-RIFLE OWNERS AND THEY ALL SAY THE SAME THING EXCEPT ONE GUY WITH A .22 HORNET AND HE ALSO CLAMES GREAT ACCURACY! AS FAR AS THE TIME THAT IT TAKES TO GET ONE BACK FROM THE FACTORY, I GOT MINE BACK IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS. IT ALL HINGES ON THEIR PRODUCTION, IF YOU REQUEST A .243 AND THAT IS WHAT THEY ARE PRODUCING AT THE TIME, AS WAS THE CASE WITH MINE, IT'S QUICK.
    THANKS FOR THE REPLYS, AND I'D LIKE TO HEAR MORE ON THE MOSSBERG ACCURACY.[:)]

    Dewayne E. Geer
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