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4570lever · Rookie Member Joined: Oct 23, 2009 Posts: 5

Anybody besides me a fan of the NEF Handi rifle? I was highly impressed with the accuracey. My first one was in 45-70 caliber If I took my time i could keep 5 rounds in huge hole at 100 yds.

SwampFox · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

4570lever,
Welcome, drag up a stump and get yourself a cool libation.

There is nothing at all wrong with a Handi Rifle. They are accrate and quite strong. An awful lot of folks around here carry them as a truck gun, stiuck behind the front seat of a PU in a case, just in case....:-)
Best,
Ed

BigBlue · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

4570lever,
Welcome!
Years ago I owned several Handi rifles, my favorite was a 45/70 Buffalo Classic. A lot of Handi rifles take a bit of tinkering, but that 45/70 shot great from day one. I now have a Marlin in 45/70. I just recently bought a .500 S+W Handi, but haven't shot it yet. I'm still in the process of gathering reloading components. The .500 S+W ammunition is way too costly if you don't reload for it. Heck I have to save up for the components. The cases alone go for $31 for 50.
Don

chambered221 · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

Welcome to Hunting Nut !!! Wave

wiersy111 · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:48 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

I have looked at the 45-70 Buffalo Classic many times, I don't know why buy it is very intriguing to me. How is the recoil I guess the reason I haven't bought one is I am afraid it will be a bone crusher.

robfromaz1977 · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

Welcome aboard. I only have one but I really like it. A heavy barrel .223 with the wood stock.

gelandangan · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

Gday 4570lever!

I own a buff Classic, and I have been raving about it in the forum.
Yes they perform very well indeed!

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@wiersy111

I ensure that I receive manageable recoil by adding a column of lead in the butt stock screw hole, and loading up nice and accurate low velocity load.
The Buff Classic is definitely a great toy to have!

stovepipe · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

wiersy111 wrote:

. How is the recoil I guess the reason I haven't bought one is I am afraid it will be a bone crusher.

You wear a shortened version of one under yer arm pit brother.

Yeh, recoil. Laughing

You aint bought one cuz they don't come in shiny. Wink

+1 on the B.C. Classic shooter for sure. Cool

BigBlue · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

wiersy111 wrote:

I have looked at the 45-70 Buffalo Classic many times. How is the recoil I guess the reason I haven't bought one is I am afraid it will be a bone crusher.

The steel butt plate doesn't soften the recoil too much. When shooting level 2, 35,000PSI 45/70 loads I've actually had the butt plate cut my shoulder. A week later I had it wearing a new Limbsaver pad and the recoil problem was no longer. Now you have me missing that rifle!
Here's a photo of the BC I had after installing the recoil pad, a Leupold 3X scope and cutting the barrel down from 32" to 27". The cartridges are loaded with 400gr. Barnes X bullets.
Don

wiersy111 · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

Man you guys keep twisting my arm like this and I'm gonna end up with one. I just think there sexy. I never was very good with peer pressure.

wiersy111 · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

Man you guys keep twisting my arm like this and I'm gonna end up with one. I just think there sexy. I never was very good with peer pressure.

Vince · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:02 am Post subject: Re: NEF

Welcome aboard 4570lever. I see the guys have organised a stump and a beer so I'll see ya 'round the fire.

Always wanted a 45.70...in a TC Contender pistol...never sorta got around to it.

Great calibre...and if you need any "special" loads...especially those that go *BLOOOMMPH***...Gelan is the man to speak to.

Cheers, Vince

stovepipe · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:56 am Post subject: Re: NEF

speaking of NEF.............

I'm lookin' for a Topper "TRAP" model.

I cannot find one ANYWHERE (I've called 15 dealers that used to be dealers from NEF's website ETC).

IF you see or hear or know of any shop with one, getta hold me- please.

d_hoffman · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

stovepipe wrote:

speaking of NEF.............

I'm lookin' for a Topper "TRAP" model.

I cannot find one ANYWHERE (I've called 15 dealers that used to be dealers from NEF's website ETC).

IF you see or hear or know of any shop with one, getta hold me- please.

Hey Stovie, have you tried Wal-Mart? They can order a lot of different models from H&R and NEF.

stovepipe · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: NEF

Yep- the local one's here aint real WallyWorld's...w/ a no do firearms policy.

I got some feelers out at 7 gun shops w/in 50 miles and am waiting for some CB's.

Davidson's was my first call.
Second was to NEF this morning. They had some on the production run sheet scheduled for October so if they aint left yet they should soon be.

Fingers crossed!