cause i got a new england arms 243 and it will drop a deer with out thinking twice .but i have had some pretty bad things about them from other people so i was wondering what you thought of them.
2007-03-22 03:39:53 · 9 answers · asked by The UnStoppable L'Heurooster 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I have two of them and they are not only the most affordable guns I own but are the most dependable and accurate. I have had my 20 gauge for 12 years and taken 12 or more deer with it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another NEF weapon.
2007-03-22 06:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by cabinohio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New England arms makes a simple and affordable weapon.
I did buy one but it was used, but bought it not for the weapon but for the scope and mount they had on this weapon, scope and mounts were worth around $325.00 To $375.00 they had invested more in the scope and mounts then they did the weapon.
I took off what I wonted and replaced it with a cheaper scope and mounts and out of curiosity took it out to shoot it.
It was chambered for 30-30 Winchester and I took several reloads to test the weapon .
I was quite impressed with its accuracy and how well it handled.
I had it only about 6 month then took it to a gun show with the cheap scope and mounts and traded it straight across for a Ruger MKII bull barrel 22 caliber target pistol in mint condition.
From what I saw with the New England arms was nothing to complain about it is affordable and very accurate.
I did not keep it for I have several deer rifles that I like, one being a TC Encore single shot also, and the 30-30 I have is a Winchester from the mid 60s
If it had been of a different caliber I very well may of kept it, for it did shoot well.
I for one can see nothing to say bad about this weapon, why knock a weapon that affordable and very accurate.
That my opinion.
D58
2007-03-22 11:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
VERY affordable, reliable firearms. Workmanship is there, and the warranty is good too. I've fired quite a few and love them, the trigger is a little on the heavy side, but a little stoning and it's reasonable, crisp and consistant.Just a small pice of advice to the fellow above who got one for his son, just because you can't handle recoil doesn't mean it's junk, it simply means you need a lesser caliber firearm. By your logic, the McMillan 338 lapua is junk because it has heavy recoil.Kind of an odd way of looking at things don't you think?
2007-03-22 22:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has a single shot 20 guage and she dropped a turkey at 30 yards with #4 loads. I think they are a good gun.
2007-03-22 10:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never had a problem with new england firearms or h &h guns either, all the game i have hunted with them dropped like stones with one shot. to me they are excellent guns.
2007-03-22 22:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by tedibaar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much to look at but are a good working gun-worth the money to be sure.
2007-03-22 19:14:55 · answer #6 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think they are junk. i bought one for my boy 15 years ago. i thought i would do him a favor by sighting it in. the first shot almost tore my shoulder off. i put the gun in the closet and haven't shot it since. anybody want to buy it. you all think it's such a good gun, make me an offer i can't refuse.
2007-03-22 17:12:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know their single shot shotguns are the best "bang for the buck" on the market. I intend to pick up a 20ga. for my oldest daughter this year.
Miketyson26
2007-03-22 15:01:26 · answer #8 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are American made and thus good workmanship.
And any good gun is beter than no gun
2007-03-22 10:46:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋