Henry Single Shot Rifles [Archive]

Rich/WIS

03-23-2018, 11:16 PM

Have seen and handled three in the last two days at two gun shops, a 308. 243 and 223. Prices were $380 (243 and 223) and $425 (308) and was surprised at how nice they handled and the quality of the wood. Very dark walnut with good figure on two and really nice wood on the third. Only negative was the trigger, had almost a two stage pull. When squeezed it would move back and stop, and then squeeze a bit harder and it would break. Pull was not excessive weight wise but the two stage effect was a deal breaker. Had the trigger been good either the 243 or 223 (best wood) would have followed me home.

northmn

03-25-2018, 10:40 AM

Saw two models, one with sights and one without. WO is less expensive. Been thinking about one in 308 to shoot cast. They are a bit heavy for their deign as they are also made in shotguns.

DEP

Good Cheer

03-28-2018, 06:19 AM

Been waiting for them to chamber in .41.

hornady308

03-28-2018, 08:00 AM

Two stage triggers don't bother me as I sometimes hunt with old Mausers, so I am used to them. I would have to choose between the .44 Mag and 45-70. Henry did us a favour by giving their .44 a 1:20 twist.

Rich/WIS

03-28-2018, 09:19 AM

When I said two stage it was not the Mauser/Springfield type of two stage, more like the trigger was hanging up on rough spots as it moved. If it were like a Mauser or Springfield I would have been happy.

Jack Stanley

03-28-2018, 09:50 AM

That might just be a burr that will wear off . probably an easy fix for a gun plumber if you was in a hurry .

Seen one in .357 yet ?

Jack

Hamish

03-28-2018, 09:54 AM

As much as I like break action guns, if I'm spending $400, I am NOT spending it on an H&R type gun,,,,,,,,,

RustyReel

03-28-2018, 10:31 AM

As much as I like break action guns, if I'm spending $400, I am NOT spending it on an H&R type gun,,,,,,,,,

And the other $400 options are ???????

Ramjet-SS

03-28-2018, 06:27 PM

The brass option of this gun is more along the lines of fine single shot stalking rifle they are really nice well built. Worth every penny.

hornady308

03-30-2018, 10:27 AM

I wonder how that brass butt plate would feel when attached to a 45-70 with Ruger level loads? Has Henry said what pressures these rifles can handle?

Hamish

03-30-2018, 12:53 PM

And the other $400 options are ???????

Thompson Center, Traditions, Ruger, Savage, Mossberg,,,,,,HI Point,,,,Kel Tec,,,,,,CVA,,,,

If you mean single shot only, then T/C, Traditions, CVA all make SS's sub $400.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/719004020/cva_htr_cpt_243_20_pkg_blblk

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/46205/remington_firearms_85834_783_bolt_270_winchester_2 2_4+1_synthetic_black_stk_bl

RustyReel

03-30-2018, 01:35 PM

Thompson Center, Traditions, Ruger, Savage, Mossberg,,,,,,HI Point,,,,Kel Tec,,,,,,CVA,,,,

If you mean single shot only, then T/C, Traditions, CVA all make SS's sub $400.

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/719004020/cva_htr_cpt_243_20_pkg_blblk

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/46205/remington_firearms_85834_783_bolt_270_winchester_2 2_4+1_synthetic_black_stk_bl

Didn't mean there weren't any sub $400 rifles, but show me one that is single shot, all steel, walnut, not flat black and with sights......just sayin'. Personally, I think the CVA Hunter is a great deal, but the extra "quality stuff" on the Henry is well worth the price. Picked up a Compass for a little over $200, ugly as can be but a great shooter. Just my opinion.

funigui

04-30-2018, 10:02 AM

I have one of these, and I have quite a few other single shots. I do have to say the feel of the rifle is quality. The trigger smoothed out a lot in just a box of ammo. I can post up some pictures and this weekend im going to try and put some of my handloads through it. Last time I took it out, i was just breaking in the barrel. I was shooting at 25 yards offhand and overall it handled great. The action when I got it was very stiff. It has started to break in, and its getting better as time goes on.

I did have one issue, which could have happened to any rifle. After I shot 40-50 rounds, the stock had come slightly loose. just enough where I could feel it if I grabbed the stock and wiggled it. I re-tightened it, and put another 20 rounds downrange and since then it has been rock solid.

Overall, so far, I think it was worth the money. Also, I paid 365 out the door for it.

FergusonTO35

04-30-2018, 03:21 PM

I'm diggin' the .44 in brass myself.

FergusonTO35

04-30-2018, 03:23 PM

The plastic stock Traditions costs the same or more and doesn't come with sights. For most of the Handi's tenure, it's main appeal was being cheapest new rifle with decent accuracy one could buy. If all you want is an accurate and inexpensive rifle I wouldn't even bother with any of the single shots. The Savage Axis and T/C Compass cost less and probably outperform them in every way.

Tom W.

05-02-2018, 08:56 PM

I have an older handi rifle in 30/30. The blued model Henry sure looks nice. I prefer single shot rifles.

tranders

05-04-2018, 01:44 AM

rfd

06-02-2018, 06:17 PM

i think these henry s/s rifles are great news. they appear to be well built, USA walnut stocks, and in a decent cartridge assortment. they ain't no H&R. i prefer the steel ones, with pistol grip. i also agree with another poster on this thread - a .357mag chambering would be the cat's meow for me to compliment my S&W j-frame.

pressonregardless

06-02-2018, 08:53 PM

Are they ever going to run any in 30-30 ?

rfd

06-03-2018, 09:00 AM

Are they ever going to run any in 30-30 ?

request that ...

https://www.henryusa.com/henry-firearm-suggestion-box/

pressonregardless

06-03-2018, 08:08 PM

request that ...

https://www.henryusa.com/henry-firearm-suggestion-box/

Thanks, just did.

rfd

06-03-2018, 08:13 PM

Thanks, just did.

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doghawg

06-03-2018, 09:46 PM

I've been bugging my lgs for a blued single in .44 Mag since last fall and they can't seem to find one. Handled one in .243 and the gun was impressive but the trigger pull was heavy with lots of creep.

Texas by God

06-03-2018, 10:07 PM

Make mine blued in 30-40 Krag please. Good looking guns.

CIC

06-03-2018, 10:20 PM

When word first got out about the initial chamberings I contacted them about 357 mag. Their response indicated they would keep it in mind but there were no current plans, my summary. I sure hope they do and I would love to see youth sized stocks. I was lucky enough to get one of the last 357 handi rifles and I put a youth stock on it. That is for my oldest son but since then we were blessed with twins. I need a couple more...rifles that is.

lightload

06-12-2018, 02:31 AM

I examined a .223 and noticed that the hammer had a very strong spring making it difficult to cock. Has anyone else noticed this? Does anyone have an opinion about cutting the hammer spring to make cocking easier?

Good Cheer

06-12-2018, 05:55 PM

Talked with them yesterday.
.41 Mag isn't in the schedule yet.
Sooo, time to look around for an alternative .41.

lightload

06-16-2018, 11:19 AM

Cocking the hammer requires more force than I've observed on other single shots. Did Henry over spring these rifles?

funigui

07-09-2018, 06:23 PM

Cocking the hammer requires more force than I've observed on other single shots. Did Henry over spring these rifles?So I completely disassembled mine over the weekend, and I think that they did overspring it. It also adds alot of weight to the trigger pull with the sear having to overcome so much tension. I almost cut the spring down a few loops. I hope someone makes a spring kit for it eventually.

I am going to be taking mine to a gunsmith to have them take a look at it. It's not terrible, but being a single shot where I have to pull the hammer I would feel fine with a 3lb trigger. Right not it's up in the 10-12lb range.

I still really like the rifle, I'm just ready to make mine special to me.

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Tom W.

07-12-2018, 04:16 PM

I went to my LGS in Columbus and they didn't have a single shot rifle in the house, new or used..... I did get 1K primers.....

doghawg

07-12-2018, 07:01 PM

funigui

07-21-2018, 12:15 AM

I've been looking for a blued steel in .44 mag with no luck at all locally...not even at Cabelas. I found one on the internet and messaged the seller about how the trigger pull was. He said it was definitely on the "heavier" side (estimated 7 to 9 lbs.) but didn't actually put a gauge on it.
I'm hoping someone on here will post their experiences with getting a clean 4 to 5 lb. trigger pull.I am working on it. I am going to shoot it more and see if it smoothes out, and I'm in the market for a trigger gauge.

My experience it seems higher than 7-9 with my rifle. I wanna say 10-12. But I'm going to talk to a gunsmith and see. I wish someone made a main spring for it, it's extremely heavy and it's what pushes on the sear. I don't use military primers on 45-70 I don't need that super heavy hammer. I have considered ordering a replacement spring and cutting mine down a few loops and polishing the sear surfaces without changing the angles and seeing if I can get it down to a 3-5lb pull... I know cutting springs isn't the ideal way to handle it but noone makes that spring I've found.

I wish someone with a Henry lever could measure their springs for me and see if that hammer spring is the same. If it is, I believe companies make the spring kits for the lever guns and I could pillage the springs from one of those kits.

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murf205

11-02-2018, 01:52 PM

Has anybody bought or shot a 44 mag Henry yet. Let us know how it shoots, please. I am getting the itch. Wish they made a 45 Colt with a 1/20 twist.

funigui

11-02-2018, 02:01 PM

So side note, Henry fixed it. I sent it back and they did a wonderful job on it.

Also, they just announced some pistol calibers and 30-30 in this rifle

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murf205

11-02-2018, 05:59 PM

So side note, Henry fixed it. I sent it back and they did a wonderful job on it.

Also, they just announced some pistol calibers and 30-30 in this rifle

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How did the rifle group? Did you shoot cast boolits in it? I am curious about the accuracy.

funigui

11-02-2018, 06:05 PM

This was at 100 yards with jacketed bullets (tighter group), and I got an inch with some 457193 (I think that's it, Lyman 500gn RN government profile bullets) so it shot both very well. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/79c755e2043bf56ac2f896a90ae8764c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/4e6511d30aadedb92312ba27c0d8377e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/87b27257dd1c3a6e8900c0af93c88532.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/5700fbdd461c39e595327f53497a37b7.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181102/4b99fa8724cd9e5257405af50727d7ed.jpg

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rfd

11-02-2018, 07:37 PM

megasupermagnum has the RIGHT spring for henry h015 rifles, listed over in the CB classifieds.

the fix is a piece of cake. remove the buttstock, unscrew the spring tube, remove both the outer large diam. and inner small diam. springs, insert the new 31# spring, put it all back. it's like a totally new rifle for a much lighter trigger and hammer pull. this is the way these guns should be leaving the henry factory, not with a 50# set of springs!

Gray Fox

11-02-2018, 07:38 PM

That's a pretty piece of wood in that buttstock. Gf

funigui

11-02-2018, 07:50 PM

I'm looking for it now, do you know what it's listed under? I may just have to dig a lite
megasupermagnum has the RIGHT spring for henry h015 rifles, listed over in the CB classifieds.

the fix is a piece of cake. remove the buttstock, unscrew the spring tube, remove both the outer large diam. and inner small diam. springs, insert the new 31# spring, put it all back. it's like a totally new rifle for a much lighter trigger and hammer pull. this is the way these guns should be leaving the henry factory, not with a 50# set of springs!

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murf205

11-03-2018, 10:54 AM

That IS a really nice piece of wood and the accuracy is not too shabby either. Is the receiver steel? It sure looks like an under $400 rifle to me. As soon as I get over my total knee replacement on the 7th, I think I'll be looking for one of those. Maybe whine enough to get them to make a 454 with a 1/20 barrel to compliment my 290 gr NOE mold.

funigui

11-03-2018, 11:04 AM

Yes it's a steel reciever, and I paid like 380$ the biggest complaint is the trigger is a bit heavy. I just worked with a guy to find some lighter springs. But overall I would buy it again
That IS a really nice piece of wood and the accuracy is not too shabby either. Is the receiver steel? It sure looks like an under $400 rifle to me. As soon as I get over my total knee replacement on the 7th, I think I'll be looking for one of those. Maybe whine enough to get them to make a 454 with a 1/20 barrel to compliment my 290 gr NOE mold.Li

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30-30 guy

11-04-2018, 11:36 PM

Purty rifle, Have a new one in 30-30 and another on order in 308. Havent had a chance to shoot it yet, but not the stock like you have, Lucky guy you are!!

30-30 guy

11-05-2018, 08:54 PM

Got my new 30-30 henry today and a nicer rifle for the money I have never received.The wood was the best on any rifle I have ever owned and the feel was as good as any. Mounted my scope and it fit the eye perfectly! Put in the lightest spring on the kit I received from megasupermagnum and the change was wonderful. Feels like about 4# now and smooth!! I am so happy with first impression of this rifles quality that I am on a hunt for another already!!!

rfd

11-05-2018, 08:57 PM

love the .223 so much i just ordered the .357 ... they's kinda like them lay's tater chips, can't just have one y'all know. ;)

Good Cheer

11-05-2018, 09:13 PM

Anybody, on the .357 how big around is the barrel?
Is there enough thickness there to rebore to .41 Mag?

BigAl52

11-05-2018, 09:49 PM

Outside barrel diameter is .742. Barrel wall thickness is .200. It could be punched to 41 mag easy.

Texas by God

11-06-2018, 09:51 AM

Anybody, on the .357 how big around is the barrel?
Is there enough thickness there to rebore to .41 Mag?Will JES rebore/rechamber to .41 Mag?

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LIMPINGJ

11-07-2018, 11:48 AM

Looking on his site JES can rebore for 41, will have to contact him to check if he can chamber.

rfd

11-08-2018, 04:51 PM

Henry single shot H015 rifle trigger/hammer fix springs available at cost + shipping here ....

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?370953-Henry-H015-single-shot-trigger-hammer-FIX

funigui

11-14-2018, 11:26 AM

Which spring rate did you go with? I just got in a few from another gentleman. Did you use a trigger gauge on it afterwords?
Henry single shot H015 rifle trigger/hammer fix springs available at cost + shipping here ....

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?370953-Henry-H015-single-shot-trigger-hammer-FIX

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