New England Handi-Rifle. Whether you hunt for Elk, Whitetails, Varmints or just enjoy a good time at the range, punching paper, there is a New England Firearms Handi-Rifle made for the way you shoot. It's American made, accurate and affordable, even with a long list of standard features. Serious shooters have discovered the virtues of its simplicity; it's unique ambidextrous design as well as the high degree of functionality, which is offered, at a very reasonable price. All of which adds up to this classic single shot from New England Firearms becoming an American shooting institution.
SB2-223 223 Remington, 22" Blue Barrel
Action: Break open, side lever release, automatic ejection.
Stock: American hardwood, walnut finish, full pistol grip, sling swivel studs, Monte Carlo Stock, recoil pad.
Forend: Semi-beavertail, American hardwood, Walnut finish.
Sight: Scope mounts; no iron sights.
Overall Length: 38"
Length of Pull: 13 5/8 "
Drop at Comb: 1 1/4 "
Drop at Heel: 1 1/8 "
Weight: 7 Lbs.
22" 223 Remington, (Blued)
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
Introduced in 1964, the 223 Remington is the civilian version of the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge. Although very similar to the 222 Remington it has a slightly longer case and a shorter neck, giving it greater powder capacity and thus higher velocity--which was necessary to meet military penetration requirements at longer range. NOTE: 223 Remington ammunition may be safely fired in any 5.56x45mm chamber, but 5.56x45mm ammunition SHOULD NOT BE USED in a 223 chamber! Standard is a 55-grain bullet at 3240 feet per second, with lighter bullets somewhat faster and heavier bullets a bit slower. The 223 is the most popular 22 centerfire today, and possiby the most popular centerfire cartridge. Ammunition choices are legion, as are choices in firearms. The 223 is an accurate cartridge ideally suited for varmint hunting out to beyond 300 yards, and with heavy-bullet loads designed for the purpose is used effectively by many deer hunters.
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Craig Boddington
