New England Arms vs Rossi

seapro19 · 11-12-2004, 08:29 AM

I was just wondering what your opinion of these two in the single shot rifles for a starter gun for my son? Which one is best and why? and are they both reliable rifles?

Paul L Mohr · 11-12-2004, 08:58 AM

I've looked at both, and I would say the NEF. It just looks like it is built better to me. If I get another centerfire rifle it will most likely be a NEF model. I haven't heard one bad thing about them, ever. Even the gun shop told me they were good guns. The more expensive bolt actions and semi autos have a little better triggers and shoot more than one shot, but the NEFs can be just as accurate if you don't mind being limited to one shot.

Paul

NE Hunter · 11-12-2004, 09:09 AM

NEF all the way I own several rifles made by NEF and will add to them, I own one made by Rossi and it will be the last. I bought a .22/.410 for my son's 10th B-day. I was in a hurry ( big mistake here when buying anything). didn't really look things over carefully. The sights on the .22 are only adjustable for windage no way for elevation. It shot about a foot high at 50 yards. Ok mount a scope had to buy the scope rail ( comes with NEF) and .22 scope went to mount the scope doesn't use a standard .22 scope had to get a inch ( or 30mm) scope and weaver type rings. Ok i figured they cut a few corers on the .22 in the sight department so I looked at one in .243.... same sights. My son was tickled buy his first gun as most kids are but dad wasn't impressed.

etothepii · 11-12-2004, 11:15 AM

NEF-- American made, a little higher cost, great customer service, barrel exchange program

Rossi -- Brazilian made, not sure of customer service, not sure about barrel versatility.

I'd go nef just to support the US worker.

cgturner7 · 11-12-2004, 02:14 PM

NEF all the way. These are really great little guns. When my sons get old enough to hunt my H&R Ultra will be their first rifle- that is, if I don't buy another NEF before then. I currently own a .308 but will be adding a 25-06 barrell and probably a 12 or 20 gauge for turkey. What possibilities....

george_s · 11-12-2004, 02:39 PM

ive got 2: .20 slug and .270 and love them both. i bought my son the .28 youth model and cut the stock to fit.

PABuck_HNTR · 11-14-2004, 07:32 AM

Another vote for NEF

1dahunter · 11-14-2004, 09:53 AM

Definately NEF as there made by Marlin!

frizzellr · 11-14-2004, 11:00 AM

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Definately NEF as there made by Marlin!

Actually they are owned by Marlin now but still made by H&R/NEF. They have been around for quite a while and are quality firearms at a good price. If I were to choose between the two it would be a no-brainer. H&R/NEF all the way.