going rate for a Handi Rifle?

[carterbeauford]

I am looking for the ultra lite synthetic model in .223, have been quoted $250, do you think this is fair?

[BUCKMARK]

Thats right in the ballpark.

It's hard to haggle on the price of a $250 rifle. If you can get it closer to $230 you got a deal.

[carterbeauford]

Originally Posted by BUCKMARK

Thats right in the ballpark.

It's hard to haggle on the price of a $250 rifle. If you can get it closer to $230 you got a deal.

that's true, I imagine there is not much markup on something at that price point. they're pretty nice for the price as I understand. .17HMR is just not cutting it for groundhogs.

[djturnz]

My friend got a NEF Handi in .223 with a bull barrel and wood stock for $199 at the gun shop in town here. That was last year though.

[aubie515]

The wood stocks are cheaper compared to the synthetics. I like the Survivor models with the fluted barrel.

If you can afford it, step up to the H&R Ultra...basically the same rifle, but with better wood. I had one that shot .75 and better...for a $250 used rifle it was definately a precise weapon.

[Holleta]

I have the Suvivor model with a bull barrel though it's not fluted. Neat gun, I think I paid around $200 (used) with a nice Swift 6x18 scope....it was probably a pretty good deal.

[knight0334]

$250 is a tad higher than what you used to be able to get them at Walmart for, but over all it is a fair price. I've paid $189 to $289 for basic NEF rifles, not counting Ultras and Buffalo Classics.

You'll find that for the most part, that $250 was well spent.

[carterbeauford]

Originally Posted by Holleta

I have the Suvivor model with a bull barrel though it's not fluted. Neat gun, I think I paid around $200 (used) with a nice Swift 6x18 scope....it was probably a pretty good deal.

how do you like the shorter length of pull? any eye relief issues? I am leaning more towards the Survivor as my arms aren't that long, and if for no other reason than it's smaller and looks cooler.

[Holleta]

I like the fit and feel, it points well too. I'm 6'1" with longer arms and it fits nicely without any eye relief issues.

[carterbeauford]

OK good, one last question, can the hammer extension be flipped to accomodate a left-handed shooter? Considering getting one for my dad too.