New Henry Single Shots

[mcdaniel.mac]

Depends upon your definition of "low pressure rounds".

The Thompson Encore has barrels available for it in:

• .300 Win Mag -- 64,000 psi
• .500 S&W -- 50,000 psi
• .30-06 -- 60,200 psi
• 7mm Rem Mag -- 61,000 psi

I suspect that there is more to it than just pressure though. A caliber that pushes a heavy bullet down the barrel is going to generate more recoil than a caliber that pushes a lighter bullet, even if they are both at the same pressure. That recoil affects the linkages.

For example, a .50 BMG has a pressure of only 54,800 psi, but I know of no break action designs for it. You could *physically* chamber a barrel for .50 BMG on an H&R since their "UltraSlug" comes in 12-gauge and the 12-gauge chamber dimensions are *slightly* larger than the base portion of the .50 BMG cartridge, but I suspect it is questionable whether that would leave enough steel around the chamber to handle 54,800 psi, much less whether the action could survive many rounds of that.

http://www.serbu.com/rn-50-break-action-50-bmg.html

New entry. No idea how well they hold up, but I remember the Hesse .50BMG well enough not to risk it.

I seem to recall a big bore along the lines of a .700 JDJ or similar being made on NEF break-actions. I'll have to poke around and see if I can find the specs on it. Again, no guarantee that they survive beyond the 100 rounds I estimate most would shoot them.

Edit: found it, 585HE. 720gr lead@2700FPS, HR Topper is among the common actions, estimating 65,000PSI according to the manufacturer.

Count me in the camp somewhat disappointed that Henry just making break-actions. I keep drooling over the Chiappa and Uberti repro rifles, might have to start saving to buy myself a graduation present.

[Four-Sixty]

I'm hoping this rifle will happen in 30-30. I would pick one up and finally be able to quash my lamentation of not getting a Handi in 30-30.

[sghart3578]

I'm hoping this rifle will happen in 30-30. I would pick one up and finally be able to quash my lamentation of not getting a Handi in 30-30.

You and me both.

I actually had a Handi Rifle in 30-30 and sold it in one of my safe clean out modes. I have regretted it ever since.

I now want a single shot like the Handi or the Henry in 30-30, with a 26-30" barrel and a tang sight, for long range shooting.

Cheaper than a 45-70.

[3leggedturtle]

I would really like one in 38WCF...

[Ramjet-SS]

I suspect that other calibers will follow I have two on preorder am waiting for the wholesaler to confirm arrival.

[michael.birdsley]

You married well!

Thanks


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[Texas by God]

I'm hoping this rifle will happen in 30-30. I would pick one up and finally be able to quash my lamentation of not getting a Handi in 30-30.

Same here except I want to re-chamber it to 30-40 Krag.....

[Gus McCrae]

If the steel versions will go for $317, I'll buy a couple at least. Nice looking replacement for the H&R. I would rather see a falling block with an external hammer, but if these shoot well.... I won't care.

12 gauge and .45-70 for me.

.45 Colt, .357 max, .38-55, and .257 Roberts on my wants.

[buckwheatpaul]

I'm hoping this rifle will happen in 30-30. I would pick one up and finally be able to quash my lamentation of not getting a Handi in 30-30.

I'm in your camp....guilt over not having a 30-30.....got the components, dies, and no gun......what is a old guy to do?

[mcdaniel.mac]

.45 Colt, .357 Max, .327 Fed Mag, and .30-30 or .300 Whisper would tickle my giblets. I'd prefer a switch-barrel system, but if they cost about what an Encore barrel does then I'd be hard pressed to complain. Oh, and pleeeeease offer some custom shop options. 16" threaded barrel, or better yet, let me send my quick mount to in and fit the barrel to be 16.1" with the mount welded on. Short, light, and quick!

[Ickisrulz]

OK. It's 2017. Where are they?

[Gus McCrae]

OK. It's 2017. Where are they?

I want to know too. Lol.

[Ramjet-SS]

Patients they will be here soon. I have the wait list list setup so when they arrive we will get a 44 standard and brass.

[GhostHawk]

Anyone know the rifling twist rate on those Henry .44's?

[Ickisrulz]

Anyone know the rifling twist rate on those Henry .44's?

1 turn in 38 inches, per Henry.

[badbob454]

https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/single-shot-rifle/
Here are the available calibers

[michael.birdsley]

From Henry.

"Hi Michael,

Thanks for reaching out and for your interest in the new single shot rifles. The steel versions are slated to start shipping on 5/1/17 and the brass versions are scheduled for 7/1/17. The lever action .410's are the first of the new firearms to start shipping this year with a date of 2/1/17."


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[trentvb]

Also from Henry, I asked what the twist rate was on the .223 and if there would be a .357 mag version:

"Thank you for your interest. We use a 1:9 ROT for .223 and it is likely we’ll have a .357 magnum single shot by late 2017 but there are no definite dates as yet."

[garym1a2]

This would be perfect in 357, 16 inch barrel and threded.

[Ickisrulz]

Henry seems to do a lot of commemorative and special rifles. Maybe someone could spearhead a "Cast Boolits Special Edition" rifle in a cast friendly cartridge. Not me.