H&R single shot 223 or Savage Axis 223?

[Big pig]

Savage. All mine are accurate and dependable. The extra shells will come in handy someday.

BP

[geezer56]

At one time I had 20 Handi rifles, and zero inexpensive bolt guns. I now have 6 Handi's, 3 Axis, and 3 Ruger Americans. If you want a trouble free and accurate gun, the Handi isn't it. I tried 3 Handi Whelens, still don't have one that shoots reliably. Built one on a really old Savage 110. I love the thought of the Handi. I even like how they feel. But I don't hunt with them any more.

[AgBass01]

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My Handi Rifle in 300BO. Special AAC edition, also a Boyds stock. Yes the trigger is a bit rough, but better than most Handi rifles. I guess because AAC did this model? Crazy quiet with the can on it.

Man I wanted one of those so bad but never could find one so I ended up building a AR pistol instead.

[76aggie]

Bumpy, I agree with Big Pig on the Savage. I have a Savage 110 in .223 that I got about 30 years ago for my son who is now 36. I wanted him to start with a regular bolt action rifle that he could handle without recoil and inexpensively just like you stated. It was a full sized rifle so I had the stock cut down so he could shoulder it. That made it pretty front end heavy but he generally shot out of a blind with me with him when he was a little guy. In a blind, he could rest the barrel out of the shooting port. It is a nail driver. As he outgrew the rifle, my daughter started shooting it. I also loaned it out several times over the years to let friends of mine start their kids out on it as well. I got an aftermarket stock for about 100 bucks on line and I am still shooting it at coyotes and such today. Just passing the information on. Have fun shooting with your nephew.

[Bumpy]

Bumpy, I agree with Big Pig on the Savage. I have a Savage 110 in .223 that I got about 30 years ago for my son who is now 36. I wanted him to start with a regular bolt action rifle that he could handle without recoil and inexpensively just like you stated. It was a full sized rifle so I had the stock cut down so he could shoulder it. That made it pretty front end heavy but he generally shot out of a blind with me with him when he was a little guy. In a blind, he could rest the barrel out of the shooting port. It is a nail driver. As he outgrew the rifle, my daughter started shooting it. I also loaned it out several times over the years to let friends of mine start their kids out on it as well. I got an aftermarket stock for about 100 bucks on line and I am still shooting it at coyotes and such today. Just passing the information on. Have fun shooting with your nephew.

Thank you for the story. Good memories