Henry Single Shot now offered in 357, 44 & 30-30 ?

[bedbugbilly]

I wanted one of the new Henry single shots and have been following he threads on here. Maybe this is "old news", but I just went to their site to look at the specs on the 308 as the last time I looked, they different offer them in 30-30 which is what I would really like. Much to my surprise, the had 44 Mag, 357 Mag and 30-30 listed. Am I behind the times or did they just add these based on inquiries about those calibers?

https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/single-shot-rifle/

I'll be changing my mind on the 308 if they are making the 30-30, even if I have to wait some before they are out.

So . . . were these just added?

[BigAl52]

They were just added and are now available. There are 30-30's listed on gunbroker for sale. I just landed a 357 myself.

[Beagle333]

Looks good.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/789938139

[rfd]

have the .223, just ordered the .357, life's still good. :)

[bedbugbilly]

I know that some have been disappointed in the heavy trigger pull but I have a feeling that Henry will get that work out. It's just nice just nice to see that they've added some new cartridges - I hadn't looked at the site for a few weeks and hadn't run across any thing about the new calibers being added- must have had too many second cups of coffee and too many naps!

I have a 357 Handi that I love and am glad that they added that one as I know a lot of fellows who missed out on getting a Handi in 357. It would be nice if at some point you could buy just the barrels in different calibers and use them on the same receiver - but perhaps that will come in time as well? I'm just glad they added the 30-30 as it's such a popular cartridge. I have a couple of 30-30 lever guns but mainly want the SS to play with different weight/profile cast boolits that I have molds for - there are a lot of cans out there that need killing! :-)

[merlin101]

Just a thought, would it be feasible to ream the chamber on a .38/.357 mag out to .357MAX? I think that would be a great gun.

[hpdrifter]

Just a thought, would it be feasible to ream the chamber on a .38/.357 mag out to .357MAX? I think that would be a great gun.

entirely!

[Jniedbalski]

The 357 is the one I have been wanting

[bedbugbilly]

My 357 Handi I bought new - it was on the rack in a LGS that I've purchased from and I had heard the rumble that they were going to be over with in the near future. I gave some thoughts to reaming it to 357 Max and who knows, it may happen some day. I have no idea about the 357 Henry SS as far as converting to Max.

The chamber on my Handi was pretty deep - as a lot of them were. I did pick up several hundred .260 DW (Dan Wesson) Starline casings from a member on here - basically and extended .357 casings. I also bought two NOE 200 grain molds - 2 cavities each - one is a RN and the other a flat nose. Molds wee used and like new - cast excellent boolits. I've loaded those in the 360 DW casings and they chamber just fine and seem to shoot well.

If you don't want to ream your Handi to MAX - you might try some of the 360 DW Starline casings as your Handi chamber will probably be deep enough to utilize them. I have a feeling that the Henry 357 Mag chambers will probably be SAAMI spec.

The thing I like about my 357 Handi is that it also does well with BP cartridges - easy to clean, etc. I'd love to have one in 45 Colt - don't know if Henry will ever make one but if they did, I'd snap one up in a heartbeat. It would be a great combination to my 45 Uberti Cattleman. Iid like to hear how the 357 Henry SS performs - I love the great wood they use and I might even consider trading in the Handi on one to go with my Ubeerti 51 Navy conversion.

[rfd]

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

[Schreck5]

Sure wish they'd bring out a 45 colt!

[rfd]

you may have a long wait for a production henry .45 colt h015 s/s. i wouldn't hesitate to buy the .44mag version and get both the tube and chamber reamed out.

[Ohio Deer Hunter]

I bought one with the intention of doing just that! Now I'm struggling to find someone to do the work. MGM does't do Henry and I can't reach Mike Bellm. Any ideas?

[rfd]

I bought one with the intention of doing just that! Now I'm struggling to find someone to do the work. MGM does't do Henry and I can't reach Mike Bellm. Any ideas?

bobby hoyt - barrelsmith in PA.

[blackhawk man]

Here's a question for those of you who have one. I've been reloading and shooting revolvers for years, but never owned a rifle. I was considering one of these Henrys for my first. When I handled one at an LGS, it seemed to me that even though they have irons, maybe they're really optimized for a scope. When I hoist it, it's hard to get a sight picture with the iron sights. I have to really mash my face into the stock and it's not very comfortable. Since I have very little experience with long guns, maybe I'm missing something. With a Henry lever gun, it seems much easier and more natural to get a good sight picture, but I REALLY like the idea of a single shot.

[rfd]

i'm not a fan of the leaf spring barrel sights, nor the distances they're set at. for me and a centerfire rifle it has to be a dual peep sight system such as the vernier micrometer tang peep sights on my BPCR guns ... or a williams micrometer that one person added to his henry h015 in .223rem .........

https://image.ibb.co/hiMx6S/P1060666_800x.jpg

https://www.go2gbo.com/forums/165-henry-repeating-arms-discussion-sponsored-henry-repeating-arms/356810-henry-single-shot-williams-sight.html

[blackhawk man]

rfd,

After market peeps seems like a great solution. I can see that it's higher than the stock sights. Maybe just enough to make all the difference.

[Ramjet-SS]

I bet the 45 LC comes out sooner than you think.

[FergusonTO35]

Far as I know, the Henry can use the same sights and scope mounts as the NEF/H&R rifles.

[rfd]

Far as I know, the Henry can use the same sights and scope mounts as the NEF/H&R rifles.

correct.

[hpdrifter]

I bet the 45 LC comes out sooner than you think.

Know something in the pipe?

[am44mag]

I wonder, would you be able to rechamber the 44 mag to a 444 Marlin? That would be a pretty cool gun to play around with.

[Hardcast416taylor]

I`d like to see either a .45 LC or a .454 Cassull be brought out. It would work out great in some of our Northern states that allow straight walled cartridges for deer hunting.Robert

[Ramjet-SS]

The 45 colt is a mainstay of the Henry line up. It will come sooner than later.

[dg31872]

An old thread, but I am curious, those of you whom have a Henry single shot in 357/38, how well do they shoot?

[rfd]

An old thread, but I am curious, those of you whom have a Henry single shot in 357/38, how well do they shoot?

EVERY thing about the henry s/s is great ... except for the trigger pull ... maybe. i had both the .357 and .223 and both were well built and had the potential for near target quality consistent accuracy. but, at least for me, that dang trigger ................

[megasupermagnum]

The best thing about these Henry single shots is the accuracy. They are fantastic. It's really up to Henry to decide to fix the problems. The opportunity is still there to take H&R's spot.

[hpdrifter]

The 45 colt is a mainstay of the Henry line up. It will come sooner than later.

The 357 is interesting, but I'm holding out for the 45 Colt. When it comes out, I'll bite.

[fenderman57]

I picked up ss Henry last summer in 45/70. The first thing I did was to install the Grainger 31 lb spring. That took the heavy hammer pull way down and the trigger pull from 6.75 lb to 3 lb. A dab of moly paste on the sear dropped it to 2.75. Even though I had no misfires, I felt the hammer pull was very light. I cut down the OD of a 1/4 inch washer and put it under the spring. That made the hammer pull about 1/2 as hard as when new, and left the trigger at 2.75. Added a Skinner rear peep sight and a taller front fiber optic sight in order to sight in 475 gr. cast. All in all it's a very accurate 6.75 lb rifle that's capable of anything in North America.

[hc18flyer]

An old thread, but I am curious, those of you whom have a Henry single shot in 357/38, how well do they shoot?

I have .357 that has been reamed to Maximum. I changed out the spring, and I think it shoots GREAT! Yes the trigger pull is still a little heavy, but acceptable. I had it ready for hunting Whitetails this Fall, but choose my .45 Blackhawk instead. I put a Leupold 4x compact on it, and with 180 grain rnfp or xtp, it is very accurate. In 357 Max, with the compact scope, it makes for a very effective tree stand package. I will likely get one in .45 Colt too! hc18flyer

[FLYBYU44]

EVERY thing about the henry s/s is great ... except for the trigger pull ... maybe. i had both the .357 and .223 and both were well built and had the potential for near target quality consistent accuracy. but, at least for me, that dang trigger ................

I got a .308 in the summer and after hearing all the talk of the trigger (and feeling the trigger on my 12g Henry single shot) I was pretty nervous. Turns out the trigger on mine was pretty decent. It was a new import to Canada this summer, so maybe they are improving it on the newer ones.

It makes an amazing bush rifle with the iron sights, weighs almost nothing and is so small, doesn't hang up in branches when slung on your shoulder. I hunted whitetail for a few days this fall with it and it was an absolute pleasure. Very happy with both it and my shotgun version.

[hpdrifter]

Anybody heard any rumors of 45 Colt being offered?????

[samari46]

I'd like Henry bring out their single shot rifle in some old tyme calibers. How about 25-20 wcf,23-20 wcf and my personal favorite.the 44 special. And while they are at it how about using faster twists than there are being used now. Hey,I can wish can't I??. Frank

[megasupermagnum]

I'd like Henry bring out their single shot rifle in some old tyme calibers. How about 25-20 wcf,23-20 wcf and my personal favorite.the 44 special. And while they are at it how about using faster twists than there are being used now. Hey,I can wish can't I??. Frank

They already make a 44 special/44 mag single shot, and in a 1:20" twist.

[Jedman]

I have owned dozens of handi rifles over the past 20 some years and have converted many of them to calibers the factory never offered. The Henry could be done the same just not as cheap and not as many factory parts are available such as stock sets and Henry doesn't make there gun in all of the shotgun sizes like H&R did.
I have not even looked close at a Henry yet as I don't need anymore "new" guns, just buy older classics.

Jedman

[218bee]

I see Reeds in Minnesota has a bunch of brass frame Henry single shots. They have a 45 Colt.
Anyone shoot one of these brass frame guns?

[megasupermagnum]

I see Reeds in Minnesota has a bunch of brass frame Henry single shots. They have a 45 Colt.
Anyone shoot one of these brass frame guns?

I stopped in last time I was in Walker. Not only did they have a whole bunch of Henry's, they also had a number of Magnum Research BFR's. Not the greatest prices, but a cool store to look around in.

[HARRYMPOPE]

I've been shooting my 357 for three weeks.so far its not shooting as well as my two handi rifles did in 357.its about 1" per 25 yards.im not very happy with it and I really want to like it.

[Savvy Jack]

How are these grouping at distances?
I am interested in getting a 357 and getting it reamed and bored to 44-40/.429 1:36" twist

[willowbend]

Wife got me the brass 44 for Christmas. Came in last week. Thing looks amazing the wood is matched very well. Just need to find me the right mold for this thing.

[megasupermagnum]

How are these grouping at distances?
I am interested in getting a 357 and getting it reamed and bored to 44-40/.429 1:36" twist

Why? Just do a 1:20 twist and then you won't have to worry.

[Savvy Jack]

Why? Just do a 1:20 twist and then you won't have to worry.

I prefer 1:36 for 200gr bullets, 1:20 for 240 or heavier

[Jedman]

I see Reeds in Minnesota has a bunch of brass frame Henry single shots. They have a 45 Colt.
Anyone shoot one of these brass frame guns?

After reading this I called Henry and they say no 45 Colts only 45-70 for now.

Jedman

[JoeJames]

I read all this. Then googled the Henry single shot. Saw a review in the American Hunter. The trigger was unfavorably compared to the CVA Scout, which I'd never heard of before. But considering the MSRP of the CVA vs. the Henry, and the lighter trigger of the CVA vs. the Henry, I will be looking at the CVA. Nine pound trigger - no thanks.

[Blanket]

I am very pleased with my cva hunter

[rockrat]

32-20 or 327 federal!!!