kirby375

I have seen a couple of people mention they are fans of the H&R Handi Rifle on this board. Anyone have any experience/knowledge of the 500S&W HR? when they first came out,I was going to buy one just because it sounded like a really cool caliber for a rifle, I have seen a deer killed with the handgun, and it was the most decisive kill I have ever seen, it wasn't a large deer (Texas) but it went down like it was struck by lightening, and it didn't even twitch. That was a 60+ yard shot with a handgun. Anyway, I went to check one out at local gun store, and they told me the guns had been recalled due to extractor problems. Anyone have an update?

James B

First I have heard about it but its possible. Go to www.graybeardoutdoors.com. they have forum on centerfire NEF rifles and those guys know all there is to know about the Handi rifles.

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kirby375, if you just have to have one of those cannons good luck!
My son has one in 45/70 and it is vicious with heavy loads,I can't see why anyone would ever need a more powerful rifle in that weight class.
I'm not saying it isn't very cool, as I would love to have one myself but I already have a Marlin 1895 which weighs enough to lessen the recoil punishment.
I'm becoming something of a sissy as I get older and joints begin wearing out, so now I wouldn't consider shooting one of them revolvers chambered for that 500s&w and a light weight gun such as the handi rifle wouldn't be much better. This is just my openion for what it's worth, Glenn

kirby375

Oh, it's never really a case of NEED is it? : ) I have a marlin 95 in 45/70, and yeah, it's pretty brutal with heavy loads too.
I have been a member of a hunting lease in Texas the last few years, and the guy that is the head dog on the lease has one of the handguns in .500, thus the story I related above. I fired the handgun a couple of times, and can't for the life of me figure out why anyone would want one, but that's just me. I really would like the handi rifle though, just to say I have one if nothing else. I have a lot of firearms that I have no real NEED for. 90% of the time when I hunt somewhere out of state, I take a 30 06. Apparently I sometimes have too much time on my hands : )

ShatoDavis

I purchased a handi rifle for my son's first rifle. It functions, well after I polished the chamber so the cases would eject it functions. I would have a hard time recommending them to anyone though. Save up a little and buy a TC encore you'll have a better rifle, and it will hold its value much better.