Henry Single shot rifle

[Jniedbalski]

Every body is waiting on the Henry single shot rifle. Well how about all the other single shots. Traditions make a single shot in pistols and rifle calibers. Cva makes them also there scout and hunter model. I thought Rossi also made single shots in pistole callibers but don't see them on ther web site any more. The 44 mag cal traditions gun I have shot was extremely accurate at 100 yards. So what is your opinion on the other single shots ?

[GhostHawk]

I have a fistful of the H&R Handi's in both rifle and shotgun.

But they don't make those anymore. On the plus side I recently found a brand new .45 colt handi barrel here for what I thought was a reasonable price.

I have looked hard at the CVA. But I wish they had more calibers I am interested in.
Half a dozen times I almost bought a .44mag but I have a H&R in .444marlin that does all the .44mag can do and more. So what's the point?

I see a very real market for lower cost single shots especially in pistol caliber carbines.
And there are always young people that need .30-30's, and old farts who have yet to acquire a .45-70.

I also think there would be a good market for the old calibers. .25-20, .32-20, .32 special, .38-55 etc.

I am a little surprised it is taking Henry this long to sort their issues out.

[Jniedbalski]

I have seen the h&r but since there not made anymore the price is just to much for me. I also want one in 45/70 44 mag and 38/357. 32 h&r mag or 38 -55 would also be nice

[megasupermagnum]

If you want a rifle or handgun single shot, with a handful of barrels, no doubt the T/C encore is the best. The first gun seems expensive, but you won't find a better market for barrels, and no fitment issues I'm aware of.

[Camba]

I got my new Henry single shot rifle in 44 mag. It looks and feels great!
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Target is 25 yards, open sight with old eyes wearing 1.5 glasses to be able to see the open sights but makes it hard to see the target at 25 yds. Can't wait to mount a scope and try again.
Camba

[Texas by God]

Looks like Henry has done it again. That's a nice rifle. Excuse my rudeness but how much did it cost you?

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[ohiomadman]

Nice! That is the one I want. Did you buy it online or local?

[Boz330]

Wow that is a nice looking rifle and that doesn't look like pressed checkering.

Bob

[marlinman93]

Every body is waiting on the Henry single shot rifle. Well how about all the other single shots?

Not everybody is waiting on the Henry. But I agree there are a large number of other single shot rifles on the new and used market that could easily fill many people's needs in the same price range.

[Ickisrulz]

Wow that is a nice looking rifle and that doesn't look like pressed checkering.

Bob

The quality looks like it matches the other models in Henry's center fire line. I am looking forward to handling and most likely buying one in 44 Mag.

[Jniedbalski]

I like the look of the Henry also. The traditions in 44 mag I have shot I liked, it looked good but I really like the wood stock. The black plastic stock on the traditions was well just a plane

[Jack Stanley]

I don't know that I "need" another rifle .... I'll just have to handle one first ;-)

Jack

[Boz330]

I don't know that I "need" another rifle .... I'll just have to handle one first ;-)

Jack

Jack, we RARELY NEED another rifle it is just a good idea.
I sold a number of guns last spring that I hardly ever shot any more and turned the money into this Shiloh Sharps in 40-50. So far it has been a hoot to shoot.

Bob

[Camba]

This rifle cost me $369.99 at Bass Pro-Shop. I pre-order it. It took a couple of months to get it but it came in a week ago.
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[Camba]

I put a scope 3x9x40 Tasco and went back to test multiple loads. My best load was the 310gr Lee GC over 20.5gr 2400 and CCI-300, OAL = 1.803"


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[Jrprock]

Very nice!

[Texas by God]

This rifle cost me $369.99 at Bass Pro-Shop. I pre-order it. It took a couple of months to get it but it came in a week ago.
Camba
Wow. The price will be very reasonable at other places because that ain't bad for BPS!

[blackhawk man]

Camba,

Some of us have been eagerly awaiting news of these guns becoming available. This is the first report I've seen of somebody actually having one and shooting it. It is very much appreciated.

[Camba]

blackhawk man,
Thank you. I was also waiting to hear from anyone that gets it first.
I will continue to develop other loads so I can have other recipes available for reloading.
Camba

[FergusonTO35]

Very nice. I was planning to get one like Camba's and purchase the straight grip stock from the brass frame for it. I contacted Henry and they said the stocks are not interchangeable between the steel and brass frames. Probably just end up with the standard one. Mid-$300.00's ain't a bad price. I bet if the Handi-Rifle was still in production it would cost about that much.

[Ickisrulz]

This is the first official review on these I've seen:

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/12/20/tested-henry-single-shot-shotguns-and-rifles/

[kysunfish]

I'd buy one tomorrow if they came in 454/45 Colt . You would think with as many offerings that Henry has in 45 Colt repeaters that they would consider it and the .357/38.

[Buckshot Bill]

I'd buy one tomorrow if they came in 454/45 Colt . You would think with as many offerings that Henry has in 45 Colt repeaters that they would consider it and the .357/38.

They told me via email they planned on doing .357 in the near future as well as other offerings as time goes on.

[Oklahoma Rebel]

does anyone know of an accurate 44mag cal boolit mold between 265-300 grs that was actually designed for use in carbines? I was looking at noe's 44-277 keith design, but I'm not sure if that's the best choice for a max range of 100yards, which I think is reasonable with a boolit of those weights.

[Oklahoma Rebel]

do you think that a 44 mag henry singleshot can be reamed to 445supermag?? im not sure, is the supermag just a longer 44 mag or is there a difference in the rim?

[Buckshot Bill]

do you think that a 44 mag henry singleshot can be reamed to 445supermag?? im not sure, is the supermag just a longer 44 mag or is there a difference in the rim?

I don't see why not, guys have reamed Handis and rossis to 445 supermag and even 444 marlin.

[pressonregardless]

They told me via email they planned on doing .357 in the near future as well as other offerings as time goes on.

30-30 by chance ?

[Buckshot Bill]

30-30 by chance ?

I didn't ask, not a cartridge I am interested in. I inquired about the 357 mag specifically.

[Good Cheer]

Ah ha. Thanks for the reminder. Driving into town this morning, discussed with the better 2/3's that I needed to touch base with them about when the .41's might be.

[R. Dupraz]

Thanks for the update and range report. I know of several shooters of which I am one, who have been anxiously awaiting to get their hands on the new Henry. It's good to know that all of the hype has actually turned into reality. Hasn't always been the case over the years. Good on Henry.

[Oklahoma Rebel]

with the .444, is it possible to duplicate loads from 44spl, to well, 444 loads? I have heard the 444 has a bit flatter trajectory than the 45-70, and iis good to 200yds for elk, with the right load, of course, but most of the time I just want medium 44 mag loads. in the henry's 22" barrel, would a stout, heavy boolit from the 44 mag be enough for big deer, hogs, and elk to 100 yards? I think the hogs will be the toughest, and that's probably were 70 % of my hunting will be focused. thanks a lot!!!-Travis

[marlinman93]

Any rifle chambered in .444 can be reduced loaded to .44 levels if you choose the right powder.

[charlie b]

with the .444, is it possible to duplicate loads from 44spl, to well, 444 loads? I have heard the 444 has a bit flatter trajectory than the 45-70, and iis good to 200yds for elk, with the right load, of course, but most of the time I just want medium 44 mag loads. in the henry's 22" barrel, would a stout, heavy boolit from the 44 mag be enough for big deer, hogs, and elk to 100 yards? I think the hogs will be the toughest, and that's probably were 70 % of my hunting will be focused. thanks a lot!!!-Travis


Plenty of people consider hunting all of those with a .44Mag pistol so a rifle would be even better.

For Elk I'd probably want to load it up a bit more toward the .444 specs and heavy bullet. Never hunted hogs. Even big mule deer would be fine. Bullet placement!

Bullets can be an issue. .429 pistol bullets are made for pistol velocities and some will break up if a hit is made at rifle velocities.

[james nicholson]

Does anyone know the bore size of the 44 mag, I would assume std rifle size, and the twist rate? I have held, drooled over and fondled the .223 and am waiting to see the 44 mag.

[Good Cheer]

Just put the letter in the envelope urging them to produce the steel receiver in .41 Magnum.

[sharps4590]

Enough different companies in the US have made that style of rifle. Realizing beauty is in the eye of the beholder, hopefully someday one of them will make it look like something other than a tomato stake.

[am44mag]

I've been wanting a 45-70 for awhile now, and I gotta say I'm a little more than just tempted after seeing that Henry. Is the recoil out of something like that going to be so bad as to not be fun to shoot, or is it going to be just fine? I've shot 45-70 out of a Marlin Guide gun with a ported barrel before, and it wasn't bad at all.

[Oklahoma Rebel]

does anyone know about the steel 45-70? do you think it is made to handle the 28,000psi loads? or would it be best to play it safe and keep them to 20-24,000psi?? thanks a lot!!!-Travis

[Lumpy grits]

You can add a mercury recoil reducer......
LG

[Oklahoma Rebel]

are the uberti 1885 high walls stronger and or more reliable? and do break opens subjected to the recoil of the 45-70 lossen up over time? ( I am speaking of the 28Kpsi loads and less) thank you!