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Henry AR-7

Post by JEBar » Sun Dec 25, 2016 5:52 pm

recently a friend asked me what I though of the Henry AR-7 and I had to respond that I didn't think about it at all .. :oops: .. well that got me to thinking about it .. ;) .. after reviewing the links below, the AR-7 moved from not being on my list up to I want to know more about it

AR-7 Henry Survival Rifle Review ===> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcVpjgBQnng

hickok45 review ===> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMCBXu-HpoA

comments from members who have hands-on experience with one .... it appears to be reasonably priced and to have the quality expected from a Henry
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by Travlin » Sun Dec 25, 2016 7:10 pm

In the new issue of American Rifleman , Jan. 2017, there is a good write up on the history of the AR-7.
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by tractortad » Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:46 pm

I don't own one, but I have thought about getting one, too. In the end I ended up getting a Ruger 10/22 SS takedown. The AR-7 is a neat little package, but I just didn't have the need for a survival gun...
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by JEBar » Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:57 pm

tractortad wrote:I just didn't have the need for a survival gun...
neither do I .... well, at least I hope I never need a survival gun ....
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by Les » Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:39 am

JEBar wrote:
tractortad wrote:I just didn't have the need for a survival gun...
neither do I .... well, at least I hope I never need a survival gun ....
+1.

I've seen a few videos about this rifle, and the first thought is that it looks really cool. The second thought is usually along the lines of why would you need one in the UK? :?
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by Sir Henry » Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:03 am

tractortad wrote:I don't own one, but I have thought about getting one, too. In the end I ended up getting a Ruger 10/22 SS takedown. The AR-7 is a neat little package, but I just didn't have the need for a survival gun...
I don't have a need for 17 Henrys yet that is how many I have. :lol:
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Dec 26, 2016 10:33 am

17 all rimfire??????? SH. Holy cow I thought I was bad at 5. You do have a serious issue. :P
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by Henry88 » Mon Dec 26, 2016 1:20 pm

I think it would be perfect for a boat in Florida, to shoot snakes, etc. You could maybe even signal for help, whatever............
From what I've read, reviews are lukewarm, even for the Henry. Remember Hickok never gives a bad review.

I believe a lot of the negative could be just a matter of using ammo it likes, and of course there is Henry customer service :)
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by tractortad » Mon Dec 26, 2016 1:27 pm

BigAl52 wrote:17 all rimfire??????? SH. Holy cow I thought I was bad at 5. You do have a serious issue. :P
Don't want to steal SH's thunder here, but he not only has 17 Henry rimfires - he has 17 Henry rimfires with various custom sights, vintage scopes, leather stock covers, custom loops, and various other mods. It is probably the most beautiful collection of Henry rimfires on the planet. He is a Henryholic who has created Henry rimfire "nirvana". He put out this picture of his collection in a previous post.
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I have it on my computer just to marvel and drool from time to time......
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Re: Henry AR-7

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:55 pm

No doubt about it then SH needs that 45 colt I posted in another thread for his first centerfire. Al
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