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.
SB2-243 243 Winchester, 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" 243 Winchester, (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 1955, the 243 Winchester is based on the 308 Winchester case necked down. It was the first commercial cartridge added to the "308 family," with a 2.045-inch case designed to fit into Winchester's Model 88 lever action and short bolt actions. Winchester saw it as a combination "varmint and big-game" round, with an 80-grain varmint bullet at 3550 feet per second and a 100-grain deer bullet at 2960. Apparently the public saw it the same way; the 243 Winchester is the world's most popular 6mm cartridge, with current loadings running from a 55-grain varmint load at nearly 4000 fps to 108 grains. 6mm bullets hold up better in wind than smaller calibers, so the 243 remains a favorite for long-range varminting. With heavier bullets it is very effective on deer-sized game. Its attributes are accuracy, light recoil, and deadly effect; it is a standard choice for beginning hunters. Because of its popularity factory loads are legion, and most rifle manufacturers offer it.
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Craig Boddington
