20 Gauge H&R Topper Model 158!

Published on March 17, 2024
Duration: 17:20

This video provides an in-depth look at the H&R Topper Model 158, a 20 gauge single-shot shotgun. The presenter, demonstrating intermediate skill, tests various ammunition types including birdshot, buckshot, and slugs, offering observations on recoil, pattern effectiveness, and the gun's auto-eject feature. The review highlights the shotgun's older design, noting the absence of a transfer bar safety, and its suitability for specific applications like plinking and hunting small game.

Quick Summary

The H&R Topper Model 158 is a 20 gauge, single-shot shotgun featuring a full choke and an auto-eject mechanism. It was tested with various ammunition, including birdshot, buckshot, and high-velocity slugs. The shotgun showed minimal recoil with birdshot but a noticeable kick with 3-inch loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to the H&R Topper 158
  2. 00:14H&R Topper 158 Overview & Features
  3. 01:11Shooting Winchester Super X Birdshot
  4. 03:02Target: Mr. Scraggle the Pineapple
  5. 03:14Shooting Federal Game Load #6 on Mr. Scraggle
  6. 05:05Target: Miss Scraggle the Pineapple
  7. 06:19Target: Zimbabwe the Zombie Honeydew Melon
  8. 06:40Shooting Federal #3 Buckshot on Zimbabwe
  9. 08:15Target: Post the Watermelon
  10. 08:37Shooting 3-inch Migro Duck Shot on Post
  11. 10:29Target: Five 2-Liter Bottles (Slug Test)
  12. 11:15Shooting Federal True Ball 20 Gauge Slugs
  13. 13:34Second Slug Test Attempt
  14. 15:28Final Buckshot Test on Survivor
  15. 16:26Concluding Thoughts on the H&R Topper 158

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the H&R Topper Model 158?

The H&R Topper Model 158 is a 20 gauge, single-shot shotgun. It features a full choke, an auto-opening and auto-eject mechanism, and a case-hardened receiver. Notably, it lacks a transfer bar safety, typical of older firearms.

How does the H&R Topper Model 158 handle recoil with different ammunition?

With birdshot, the H&R Topper Model 158 exhibits very little recoil. However, when firing 3-inch loads, including buckshot and slugs, the shotgun has a noticeable kick, described as having 'oomph'.

What types of ammunition were tested in the H&R Topper Model 158?

The video tested Winchester Super X #8 shot birdshot, Federal Game Load #6 lead shot, Federal copper-plated #3 buckshot, 3-inch Migro duck shot (#2 and #4 mix), and Federal True Ball 20 gauge slugs.

What is significant about the Federal True Ball 20 gauge slugs tested?

The Federal True Ball 20 gauge slugs were clocked at 1,700 feet per second, which is faster than many standard 12 gauge slugs that typically travel around 1,600 feet per second. This makes them a high-velocity option for a 20 gauge.

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