ORIGINAL: y_not5
about the NEF sidekick, I was reading that I might need to get extras after I buy the gun like Sidekick one-piece base for a scope mount, and a hammer extension, is this needid???is the breechplug as hard to get out as some say??I like the gun and how it looks, please any info would help I am gonna order something within a day or so I need to get out to the range soon.. one more quick question what would be a better barrel lenght? I have seen 24 and 26 used alot int the cheaper guns?? the one sidekick has a 24 and some 26 what is over all better???
I've handled the rifle but do not own one. I have read so many good things about them that is the reason I recommend it. They have one of the best triggers I have heard, that people have ever shot. They also have outstanding out of the box accuracy. Also they have a good tested steel barrel. One you can feel safe with. If I had no inlines and wanted a inexpensive one, that is where I would look.
I could not tell you about the scope mount. The one thing I heard bad about them is the ramrod is a little lax. Get a range ramrod and use the rifle one for field loading. I never use the rifle ramrod except when hunting.
As for the breech plug being hard to get out, I do not see why. As long as it is well lubed with an anti seize it should be no worse then any other rifle. Also since it is right there in the open it would be much easier then most rifles, and easy to clean. NEF has been building break opens for years. They are part of Marlin rifles which has always been a great company.
As for barrel length, that will make a differnce only at extreme long ranges. I hunt with a Wolverine that has a 22" barrel and that rifle is accurate. If the Sidekick comes with a 24 inch then the Huntsman comes with a 26 inch. You probably will never miss the 2 inches unless your walking through the brush. Then you will be glad that the rifle has a shorter barrel.