Well I went to the range today with my new NEF Handi Rifle 223 and Marlin lever 30-30.

I was inches from getting a Marlin 17 Mach 2 and now I am very happy I didn't. I ended up getting the 30-30 for less money and it is just plain fun to shoot. I have always wanted a lever action and now that I have one it is as fun as I thought it would be.

The Handi Rifle was such a nice surprise........what a great little gun!!! I had a blast with that thing. My first 223......what a great caliber......very fun to shoot.

I am going to put Bushnell Trophy scopes on both and they will be even more fun to shoot.

I am so impressed with the Handi Rifle that I will not hesitate to get another if I see a caliber that interests me.

The trigger on my 223 NEF was very smooth and light.......is that normal for a Handi Rifle?? Felt like nothing to pull.