H&R 20 gauge

rotorhead · 08-08-2008, 08:16 PM

I just bought a H&R 20 gauge single shot smooth bore and sent it to H&R to mate it up with a rifled barrel. My buddy has one and I love the feel but have yet to shoot one. Does anyone have this set up that can give me some opinions?

Colorado Luckydog · 08-08-2008, 09:07 PM

I would like to hear some opinions also. I have a Remington 12 guage slug gun, but I traded for a H&R 20 guage last night. I was thinking about doing the same thing. I didn't know you had to send the whole gun in to get a barrel. I just bought a rifled barrel for my Rem 870 from ruger mike.

rotor head, what did they charge you for the barrel? Are you goung to put a scope on it?

Edit- I know you will be good for deer out to 100 yards. I've never owned one, but I've heard plenty of guys say it before.

rotorhead · 08-09-2008, 04:29 AM

I had to remove my smooth bore barrel and had to send H&R my stock/reciever. They match up the rifled barrel to the receiver. The total I paid is 124.00, I get a rifled barrel with scope mounts and a trigger extension. The bad thing is the wait, it can take 4-6 weeks in the peak season. If you are interested in purchasing one I recommend doing it soon. Yes, I am putting a scope on it. The reason I bougnt this gun is for the size, it is pretty short.

BOWHUNTERCOP · 08-09-2008, 04:58 AM

After all said and done it would of been cheaper to just go out and purchase a either a H&R Ultra just under $200or the Ultra Deleuxe from $225/$275.

I have the Ultra Deleuxe in 20ga., let me tell you guys, that this SOB is one hell of a tack driver, I'm using Hornady SSTs, topped off with a Leupold VX-II in 3-9x40. Some people are getting great results with the Lightfields in this shotgun.....Best of luck!!!!

Dominick · 08-09-2008, 07:11 AM

Top three 20ga. slug guns under $2200 in terms of accuracy and trajectory with the 20ga being a better choice over a 12:

1. Tarhunt
2. Savage 210 ~ H&R Ultra Deluxe

Nothing wrong with Rem., Browning or Mossberg. All will kill deer just as well but if you want centerfire accuracy out to 125-150yrds, you made the correct choice. I'll take out my ML if I know my shots will always be beyond 125yrds.

rotorhead · 08-09-2008, 11:44 PM

After I bought the 20 gauge smooth bore I saw the H&R with the rifled barrel at Bass Pro and thought I would have gotten a better deal. But now I two barrels instead of one for the same price.

Colorado Luckydog · 08-10-2008, 06:08 AM

I went and picked up my H&R 20 last night. In perfect shape, just like new. I traded a Foiles Meatcutter Goose call for it. I am going to put a rifled barrel on it for sure.Do up think I can just pick one up at Bass Pro or Spotsmans Warehouse?

ElkNutz · 08-10-2008, 08:37 AM

No you can not Brian. The reciever must be sent in so they can fit the barrel to the reciever.

outdoorsmen · 08-10-2008, 09:47 PM

i don't think you can get the ultra barrel if you have the SB1 frame. i believe the heavy barrels only go on the sb2 frames.