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Henry survival rifles
Mr. Perfect
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Who here has one? Let's see them. Do you like it? What's the good/bad trade off on it?
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I asked around and got back bad feedback by AR-7 owners, so I went with: Ruger 10-22 stainless taledpwm. Glad I did.
I like that one too, but it doesn't store as compact as the henry, does it?
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I do not know what your circumstances my be. I do not backpack, but if I did, a 22 in my pack would be kinda useless to me.
Your milage may vary.
Not as compact. I would say twice the space. But still half the length of standard 22. But it is stainless and I find I love it.
I do not know what your circumstances my be. I do not backpack, but if I did, a 22 in my pack would be kinda useless to me.
Your milage may vary.
I'm not wholly sure exactly my use for it, but I was thinking the more compact the better. Does the Henry not come in stainless?
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Threads on the barrel are plastic too.
Seemed too cheap for me whenever I've handled them.
They might be just fine.
Think I'd rather have a Marlin Papoose or that new Ruger.
Don't know a thing about the Henry's though.
I could never get over the metal lined plastic barrel of the Henry.
Threads on the barrel are plastic too.
Seemed too cheap for me whenever I've handled them.
They might be just fine.
Think I'd rather have a Marlin Papoose or that new Ruger.
I believe that is not an issue on the newer ones... that they are all metal now, but I haven't handled one yet.
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quote:Originally posted by drobs
I could never get over the metal lined plastic barrel of the Henry.
Threads on the barrel are plastic too.
Seemed too cheap for me whenever I've handled them.
They might be just fine.
Think I'd rather have a Marlin Papoose or that new Ruger.
I believe that is not an issue on the newer ones... that they are all metal now, but I haven't handled one yet.
At one point they had a plastic barrel model that was silver in color. Still plastic though.
That reminds me I bought a Norinco copy of a Browning take down 22 from Locust Fork last year. Fun gun. Loads from the buttstock.
Also states this,....."Teflon coated receiver and coated steel barrel."
Sure seems more compact than the Ruger.
Henry is a later "improved" version of the Charter...as always, I am usually wrong here as many have pointed out,,but thats my prefernece
All I see on their site is black or camo.
Also states this,....."Teflon coated receiver and coated steel barrel."
Sure seems more compact than the Ruger.
I was just looking at that on this auction:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=307791104
I believe the nut that attaches the bbl is steel now, though. Can't figure why they just don't go with stainless. Cost??
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quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
All I see on their site is black or camo.
Also states this,....."Teflon coated receiver and coated steel barrel."
Sure seems more compact than the Ruger.
I was just looking at that on this auction:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=307791104
I believe the nut that attaches the bbl is steel now, though. Can't figure why they just don't go with stainless. Cost??
I would imagine cost, and weight are the reasons since this is for a niche market per se.
This is surely more compact, and lighter.
Guess you would have to call Henry to find out about that barrel nut, as I can't find anything about it being metal.
It's also cheaper than the Ruger.
If you happen to buy one, let me know what you think. I wouldn't mind having one just in case.
If it's just compact you are loking for the keltec sub 2000 is about 1/2" shorter, about 2" wider and about 1lb heavier than the AR-7.
Or if you just want it in 22lr, theres the keltec SU-22 as well. Its a tad longer, heavier and wider, but at least it seems a little more solid, higher mag capacity and will take an optic while folded.
Since there is plastic involved you won't want to rapid fire it more then a Magazine's worth before letting it cool off.
I did pick up sub sonic rounds for mine, I got the Henry last week.
Sub sonic rounds will work cooler in the rifle but I cannot recall if they can cycle a semi auto.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=572479&SearchTerms=AR-7,questions
It's going to be stored in my SUV. It won't rust and I could not keep anything in my SUV without risking rust so I decided I should pick one up.
It's a limited Rifle but better then nothing for all purposes. I've fired the charter arms and handled the Henry. You can store 3 mags in the Henry and only two in the Charter. The Charter is going to be more expensive since they are not made any more. If all you want is a survival rifle best way to go for economy is the Henry.
Looks like there is a metal "key" that replaces what was previously plastic, to align the barrel. Can't tell what the nut is made out of but I would guess it's metal too.
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The threaded barrel nut is metal. The Metal barrel is housed in ABS plastic. They have black or Camo only.
Since there is plastic involved you won't want to rapid fire it more then a Magazine's worth before letting it cool off.
I did pick up sub sonic rounds for mine, I got the Henry last week.
Sub sonic rounds will work cooler in the rifle but I cannot recall if they can cycle a semi auto.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=572479&SearchTerms=AR-7,questions
It's going to be stored in my SUV. It won't rust and I could not keep anything in my SUV without risking rust so I decided I should pick one up.
It's a limited Rifle but better then nothing for all purposes. I've fired the charter arms and handled the Henry. You can store 3 mags in the Henry and only two in the Charter. The Charter is going to be more expensive since they are not made any more. If all you want is a survival rifle best way to go for economy is the Henry.
Good info Waco.
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Mark, these guys discuss it some, starting at about 7:29
Looks like there is a metal "key" that replaces what was previously plastic, to align the barrel. Can't tell what the nut is made out of but I would guess it's metal too.
I'm gonna get me one![:)]
BTW,...the Ruger weighs 4.67 pounds if that matters.
I just prefer the Henry, as I can shove it under my rear truck seat, and forget about it if I want to. Surely cheap enough for its purpose.
Not only that, I already have a regular 10/22.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=308289326
Getting all the cheap ones listed![:D]
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=308238307
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=308289326
Getting all the cheap ones listed![:D]
Buy me one! [:D]
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That second one is a good deal, but I'm going to check with my regular FFL first.
Never could figure out what "key" that might be plastic that aligns the barrel might be; there is a metal tab that goes into the slot in the receiver...
To sum it up; "i had heard about one from somebody that said they were jam-o-matics, or plastic, or clunky, so I didn't get one for a third the price of the (fill in appropriate mfr. name here), because I got a (fill in appropriate mfr. name here) from somebody bad-mouthing Walmart, and it shoots OK for what it is. Guess I'll toss it in the truck for several years and be shocked that it don't shoot good enough when I finally dig it out from under 4 years' worth of beer cans."
Sure is a lotta speculation being taken as Gospel out there.
Out where?
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How does that go,.....Pffttt?[;)]
That second one is a good deal, but I'm going to check with my regular FFL first.
Here's a long video that covers it in a lot more depth than the other one. Enjoy:
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IMO the 10-22 is more reliable and accurate, and is built for the more serious shooter. AR-7 more of a "stow it a lot and use it a bit in any weather" type gun.
quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
How does that go,.....Pffttt?[;)]
That second one is a good deal, but I'm going to check with my regular FFL first.
Here's a long video that covers it in a lot more depth than the other one. Enjoy:
Yep, a long video, but I watched it.
That was enough to convince me to spend a little over 200 bucks, for something I can toss under my truck seat, and not worry about.
What happened here?
You were looking to buy,.....I have never given one a passing thought.
Why am I planning on buying one now, and no word from you?[:0][;)]
quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
quote:Originally posted by Marc1301
How does that go,.....Pffttt?[;)]
That second one is a good deal, but I'm going to check with my regular FFL first.
Here's a long video that covers it in a lot more depth than the other one. Enjoy:
Yep, a long video, but I watched it.
That was enough to convince me to spend a little over 200 bucks, for something I can toss under my truck seat, and not worry about.
What happened here?
You were looking to buy,.....I have never given one a passing thought.
Why am I planning on buying one now, and no word from you?[:0][;)]
I will likely get one, just not today. If I bring home another gun in the next couple months I think my marriage might end LOL!
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I have a Taurus Model 62 takedown (copy of the old Winchester) that even if it is an old design is light years ahead in terms of reliability & accuracy.
We need to get Travis (shootuadeal) to find out what his best price would be for a 'group' buy of these.[:)]
If you can get a good enough group buy deal I might want two more. It's almost Xmas time and I could always use one to pre position in the FEMA camps they will send me too
X-MAS?? Is that an author chosen abreviation or has the program added political correctness to it's list of profanity substitutions?
I did not want to offend anyone :P