Experience with NEF Sporter in .17 HMR? - The Firearms Forum

idsman75 · 06-25-2004, 09:41 AM

I was wondering if anyone has had any positive or negative experience with the NEF Sporter in .17 HMR? I looked at one this week and the trigger pull is actually VERY amazing for a gun that carries a $150 price tag.

sluggermn · 06-25-2004, 09:44 AM

does that .17 in your pic shoot them backward out the tail pipe??

Slugger

Remington597 · 06-25-2004, 09:59 AM

Thats his signature line.

Rugster · 06-25-2004, 10:20 AM

Nice Bike BTW Idsman,if the New England .17HMR's are like the New England Firearms Handi Rifles it should be a shooter.Good Luck!!

Stay Safe!!

Shooter45 · 06-25-2004, 10:21 AM

I have an NEF .17 but haven't shot it yet.

22WRF · 06-25-2004, 10:22 AM

Mine is a good little shooter. Have a cheapo BSA .22 Special on it.
Can't see a $400 scope on a $150 Rifle.
A bit expensive to shoot but ammo prices seem to be coming down.
You can also send the receiver and forearm to H&R and get a .22 mag barrel put on it for $67.

Might add though that my Marlin 60 with the same model scope will shoot just as good groups @ 100 yds.

Txquadhunter · 06-25-2004, 02:15 PM

I haven't messed with the NEF in .17HMR. But I have a Savage 93 bolt in .17HMR it has been the gun i've shot themost lately. it's a fun lil gun. If a NEF ain't what your looking for but arojund your price range. Check Wal-mart and such and you can find Marlin Bolts in .17HMR for a tad more $$. Last I seen was a Heavy barrel, blued with wood stock for around $179.

If the NEF will shoot like my Savage 93 you'll be happy with it.

06-25-2004, 09:41 AM	#1
idsman75 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Midwest Posts: 47	Experience with NEF Sporter in .17 HMR? I was wondering if anyone has had any positive or negative experience with the NEF Sporter in .17 HMR? I looked at one this week and the trigger pull is actually VERY amazing for a gun that carries a $150 price tag. -->

06-25-2004, 10:20 AM	#4
Rugster V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: VA Posts: 275	Nice Bike BTW Idsman,if the New England .17HMR's are like the New England Firearms Handi Rifles it should be a shooter.Good Luck!! Stay Safe!! __________________ Rugster "TouJours Pret"

06-25-2004, 10:22 AM	#6
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,269	Mine is a good little shooter. Have a cheapo BSA .22 Special on it. Can't see a $400 scope on a $150 Rifle. A bit expensive to shoot but ammo prices seem to be coming down. You can also send the receiver and forearm to H&R and get a .22 mag barrel put on it for $67. Might add though that my Marlin 60 with the same model scope will shoot just as good groups @ 100 yds. __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel Last edited by 22WRF; 06-25-2004 at 10:26 AM..

06-25-2004, 02:15 PM	#7
Txquadhunter TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nevada, TX Posts: 492	I haven't messed with the NEF in .17HMR. But I have a Savage 93 bolt in .17HMR it has been the gun i've shot themost lately. it's a fun lil gun. If a NEF ain't what your looking for but arojund your price range. Check Wal-mart and such and you can find Marlin Bolts in .17HMR for a tad more $$. Last I seen was a Heavy barrel, blued with wood stock for around $179. If the NEF will shoot like my Savage 93 you'll be happy with it. __________________ A few of my pics Last edited by Txquadhunter; 06-25-2004 at 02:16 PM..

06-25-2004, 09:44 AM	#2
sluggermn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: nw minnesota Posts: 467	does that .17 in your pic shoot them backward out the tail pipe?? Slugger

06-25-2004, 09:59 AM	#3
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Thats his signature line.

06-25-2004, 10:21 AM	#5
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	I have an NEF .17 but haven't shot it yet.