I recieved a NEF Handi Rifle from an uncle for Christmas this year, I've never owned a NEF, but I really like how small it is, I need to check the barrel length. My question's are, are they good shooters? Any dislikes of these models? I don't know if I'm going to like the single shot, but one shot one kill, any info would be great.

I have one in 223 they are great little guns. olny down far is the very stiff trigger pull but if you want you could have that worked

Either you will have a shooter or not. These guns are very mass produced and the quality control is not what the more expensive guns are. NEF has made improvements in the extractors and other areas.
The problem lies in the way the hinge closes. If it is a good snug fit and is not sloppy great. Leave it alone. Take it out and shoot it and see what you have.
Here is a link to a factory tour http://www.backcountryjournal.com/h&r1871firearmsfactorytour.htm
and a link to a forum with lots of info on these guns
http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewforum.php?f=126&sid=f985fee69a7922eb6565cc 6a7f465f60

Thanks guys, that site is a great help aka.

Ditto the graybeardoutdoor.com forum, they have alot of good info. on the NEF on that site. Besure to read all the stickys on the NEF Centerfire forum. I own a couple of rifles and different barrels to fit. My most accurate is the 25-06 Ultra in 26'' barrel,223 standard in 22",450 Marlin,and the 7mm-08in 22". The first 3 shoot to my liking but the 7mm needs some more tinkering. Some shoot good out of the box and some will make you pull your hair out. I forgot the 50cal Huntsman,it shoots a 3" group with iron sights. Zeak

I have one in 243 and I love it! It is reliable and accureate. I shot a doe that dressed out at 110 with it this year. They usually work just fine! Mine took at bit of breaking in with the extractor. Make the first shot count! EJ

IPICK ONE UP LAST YEAR FROM BASS PRO SHOP IN NORTH MYRTLE BEACH ,SCOPE IT AND HANDLOADED SOME HORNADY 165 SP INTERLOCK BULLETS.I USE IMR 3031 AND WITH 44.5 GRAINS OUT OF THE BOX ,THE GUN WILL PRINT 3 SHOTS JUST UNDER 7/8 OF AN INCH.
I LIKE THE GUN SO MUCH JUST WENT OUT A PICKUP A 45-70 BC AND STARTED LOADING BP AND LEAD CAST BULLETS

what caliber was the first one?

THAT WOULD HELP
30-06
SORRY ABOUT THAT

Have a 223.& a 45.70. I like them the 223. shoots pretty will to , but yep those hammers are odd to me to- i will reload some for the 45 70 sometime - i have most of what i need now .I still have to order/send in for the extra barrels- iv just been procrastanating for many yrs now- someday.