single shot break action shotguns

[JxPakman]

Any recommendations for budget single shot break action 12 gauge shotgun? I just want to know what kind of options are available. Nothing too fancy. Thanks in advance.

[Scratch705]

stoeger is the only one i know of.

[Quiet]

H&R/NEF Pardner
They are normally in the $150-250 range.

Rossi makes a "copy" of the H&R/NEF single-shot shotgun as well.

[aippi]

H&R/NEF Pardner
They are normally in the $150-250 range.

Rossi makes a "copy" of the H&R/NEF single-shot shotgun as well.

This is also an area where you can find a lot of used ones and very low prices. It is most always a bargain since there are so few moving parts on these weapons they most always are in perfect working order. So shop the pawn shops and gun stores also.

My first shotgun was given to me at age 11 and is a 20ga Volunteer Model single shot break down. I was given to my father by his grandfather in 1943 and was most likely manufactured in the Mid 1920's. I take it out every year for some time in the woods and shoot it often. Still shoots like the day it was built.

[BigDogatPlay]

Single shots are heaps of fun. I have two somewhat ancient Iver Johnsons with exposed hammers that were my dad's; the .410 I first learned with and the 16 gauge I shot my first 25 straight with. Definitely worth prowling used racks to try to find a nicely maintained example as most will last many lifetimes.

If you are looking for a single shot to just have around for whatever the N&R / NEF is pretty hard to beat. Rugged, finished well enough and utterly reliable. The shortish barrel that is typically found on these is somewhat of a handicap for clays, but they are absolutely game getters.

If you want a decent single barrel for hunting or singles trap on a budget check out the Baikal MP18. These show up on sale at Big 5 occasionally but they are still a great bargain even at a regular price. Available in 12, 20 or .410. We've got a couple at the club we use as loaners and they shoot great.

[aippi]

I should have added a warning to my post. It is this.

These weapons in 12ga can be some what brutal. I fired that NEF with the 28" full choke barrel with a 3" magnum Turkey load as I wanted to pattern it. I only did that once and put the weapon up and went and bought a box or regular #4 shot to Turkey hunt with.

So find one with a quality recoil pad or be ready to add one. But then again I am a whimp and have to take to asprin just to cut my finger nails so the recoil might not be an issue to others.

[JxPakman]

I should have added a warning to my post. It is this.

These weapons in 12ga can be some what brutal. I fired that NEF with the 28" full choke barrel with a 3" magnum Turkey load as I wanted to pattern it. I only did that once and put the weapon up and went and bought a box or regular #4 shot to Turkey hunt with.

So find one with a quality recoil pad or be ready to add one. But then again I am a whimp and have to take to asprin just to cut my finger nails so the recoil might not be an issue to others.

haha that was funny

Man, thanks for the replies! Lots of good suggestions for me to take a deeper look into!

[MrOrange]

This NEF cost me $35 before shipping & what-not, then I chopped and channeled it.





Barrel is 18 1/2", OAL is 28 1/2". The cheapo laser is bore sighted across the domicile, and while I wouldn't want to strap it on a bullet launcher to go to war, I figure it only has to work once!

[mjsweims]

I should have added a warning to my post. It is this.

These weapons in 12ga can be some what brutal. I fired that NEF with the 28" full choke barrel with a 3" magnum Turkey load as I wanted to pattern it. I only did that once and put the weapon up and went and bought a box or regular #4 shot to Turkey hunt with.

So find one with a quality recoil pad or be ready to add one. But then again I am a whimp and have to take to asprin just to cut my finger nails so the recoil might not be an issue to others.

I still have the bruises from my first 12 gauge single shot. That was almost 50 years ago.

[bobomb]

the NEF ones are great
avoid the russian ones they have sharp edges all over

[JxPakman]

This NEF cost me $35 before shipping & what-not, then I chopped and channeled it.





Barrel is 18 1/2", OAL is 28 1/2". The cheapo laser is bore sighted across the domicile, and while I wouldn't want to strap it on a bullet launcher to go to war, I figure it only has to work once!

This looks painful to shoot! haha.

Do you shoot it like a pistol? One handed! haha

Also where did u get it for 35 bux? thats awesome price! i would buy 2 of them at that price and dual wield single shot shtguns!

[Bruce]

I should have added a warning to my post. It is this.

These weapons in 12ga can be some what brutal. I fired that NEF with the 28" full choke barrel with a 3" magnum Turkey load as I wanted to pattern it. I only did that once and put the weapon up and went and bought a box or regular #4 shot to Turkey hunt with.

So find one with a quality recoil pad or be ready to add one. But then again I am a whimp and have to take to asprin just to cut my finger nails so the recoil might not be an issue to others.

You're not a wimp. The stocks on those guns are very "crooked" which amplifys the recoil sensation.

[TheExpertish]

Rossi if new.

Used good buys are Savage, H&R, and Stevens.

[PoorRichRichard]

If ya want a new H&R, watch the Big 5 weekly adds. They go for $99 when on sale. Totally worth it.

[1970gmc4x4]

H&R's are awesome, cheap and reliable- like $100. for a little more money Winchester also made a nice single shot, have to find a used one though i saw one for $150.