Both are good dependable rifles. The H&R can also be re-fitted to any caliberr along the way( in case you want to start off with a lighter load) by sending the reciever to the company. This is done so that each additional barrel is mascined to fit that reciever for safety reasons. It also comes with the synthetic stocks. Another good quality rifle that is very dependable and affodable is the Stevens or Savage line. But all would be hard pressed to replace a proven Zebco 33.