Jim 0 Posted January 30, 2013 I've researched and read pretty much any website out there about this gun. I finally order one and it should be in Friday. I paid 375 for the gun. It is the 20g laminated thumbhole stock. I also purchased a Nikon Slug hunter scope. A few questions I have, that I couldn't really get from other websites. I understand every gun is different but it seems that Remington accutips are the best ammo for this gun? I'd like to know what you guys use. Next is scope ring. I'm really liking the DNZ rings. Anyone use these or can suggest others? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHC 621 Posted January 30, 2013 At first I shot the Hornady SST 2-3/4" with very good results, this summer I tried the Remington accutip 3" with better results. DNZ mounts are great I have them on my savage 220f Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zone8Hunter 0 Posted January 30, 2013 Jim, I have the same gun and I have found that mine loves Lightfields 2 3/4 slugs. DJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted January 30, 2013 Zone8, how do the light fields do past 100 yards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BowhunterNJ 1,070 Posted January 30, 2013 Jim, You are going to LOVE that gun! The H&R is a tack driver at a crazy good pricepoint! The only downside is the weight, but for stand or ground hunting, it's awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outbackeagle 0 Posted January 30, 2013 I use hand loads from Sportsmen center....CCS is the name. They group great put deer down within sight and are very well priced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allmann 13 Posted January 31, 2013 i have the same gun with the same scope. out to 150yds the SSTs grouped 2 1/2" the 2 3/4 accutips were under 2" lightfields were good to 100yds but then they would drop and would get a few flyers. winchester supremes were good too but didnt shoot them past 100yds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdan199 11 Posted January 31, 2013 you cant go wrong with either the lightfields or federal barnes 3 inch. my quest continues for a H.R 20 gauge in 3.5 inch......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68Ioweu1 40 Posted January 31, 2013 That's the Hastings special right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdan199 11 Posted January 31, 2013 yes the hasting special one I just want one I feel the gun was ahead of its time and some major company down the road will re introduce the 3-5 20 gauge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MS22 9 Posted January 31, 2013 My gun liked both the 2 3/4" winchester partition golds or the lightfields. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted February 1, 2013 How do te light fields do after 100 yards? I've heard they drop off pretty bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdan199 11 Posted February 4, 2013 i sill want to get a 12 gauge thumbhole and top it off with a zeiss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMCH BUCKHUNTER 5 Posted February 4, 2013 I shoot lightfields 2 3/4. Only sighted in for 70YD can't help with over a 100yd Shot ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njgunner 1 Posted February 4, 2013 I broke mine in the other day...20g shooting 2 3/4" accutips...lifghtfields and SST's didnt shoot well or consistent.....good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDaly25 1 Posted February 4, 2013 I've head two of them. One shot Lightfields best and one shot Accutips best. Tack drivers once you find the right load! Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PV216 55 Posted February 4, 2013 my cousins H&R 20ga shoots lightfields best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted February 7, 2013 Just finished at the range. Followed the NIkon "spot on" ballistics and all I can say is wow! 100 yard group could be covered by a golf ball, all were touching. 200 yards about a 6-7" group. Probably me shaking and the scope cranked up It love the 2 3/4" accutips! I am very please. It was 390$ for the gun(including tax and NICS), 45$ for DNZ rings/rail, and 150$ for the Nikon prostaff shotgun slugger 2x7 BDC. Best money I've spent on a gun. Very pleased Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njgunner 1 Posted February 7, 2013 im happy with mine also...great groups and shoot the accutips real good. light recoil too, I broke mine in on a doe the other day it was fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHC 621 Posted February 7, 2013 Love mine as well 3" accutips, my savage is better but not by much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiking 11 Posted February 7, 2013 I sighted in 2 inches high at 50 yrds with the lightfields. I really don't know what they do past 100 yds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68Ioweu1 40 Posted February 7, 2013 yes the hasting special one I just want one I feel the gun was ahead of its time and some major company down the road will re introduce the 3-5 20 gauge I know this is a little old but I feel as if this load was kind of unnecessary. If you wanted this type of magnum load why wouldn't you just use a 12 ga. instead? Never quite understood the 3.5" 20 ga for this reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kilbo 29 Posted February 7, 2013 Mine likes the lightfields but I've never shot the accutips out of it so I may try them out since I've been hearing so many good reviews about them. I love my H&R and I'm sure you'll enjoy yours too. Good luck with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdan199 11 Posted February 7, 2013 like i said i have the 20 gauge for my son i still want a 12 gauge plain wood and want to top it off with a zeiss along with the 3.5 hastings model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHC 621 Posted February 7, 2013 Dan, why the 3.5" 20ga.? you would equal a 12ga., also 3.5" 20ga. ammo isn't easy to find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
