Chuckhawks review of the single shot in .223....

[steelersfan97]

http://www.chuckhawks.com/henry_H015-223.html

[JEBar]

good read, thanks for posting the link

[Mistered]

The first two paragraphs of the review are very revealing and prophetic - and paraphrase what I believe - and have been saying for MANY years.....

[ditto1958]

Okay, I’m sold. Now where do I get mine?

[BigAl52]

I just saw 4 in 44 mag on Gunbroker with really nice wood on a couple of them. There was 2 in brass and 2 in steel. I like the looks of both models and just dont know if I want one in 44 mag. But I sure do think I am going to buy one or two or maybe even 3 eventually. Oh the 4 on gunbroker there gone now they sold quick. Al

[North Country Gal]

As with all Chuck Hawk's articles, he makes observations I agree with and some that I don't. One in particular that is way off the mark and simply false is this one.

"The single shot rifle niche has only one serious competitor, the Ruger No.1, and they are now outsourced to a specialty shop and sold as distributor specials."

Rubbish. All the imported single shot rifles, aside, he totally ignores the long history of American single shots, such as the H&R/NEF single shots and, especially, the many forms of the Thompson Center single shot rifles which are alive and well and still being made, thank-you.

This inaccuracy takes nothing away from the Henry single shot. It's precisely because it is so affordable that it is a very welcome addition to the single shot market. I plan to get one, even though we have a safe full of TC and other single shots. What is even more important is that Henry has had the courage to introduce a new single shot rifle in this day and age of semi-auto rifles. I'm hoping this new Henry single shot will lead to a resurgence of interest in single shot rifles. That's why I plan to do my part and get one.

[slofyr]

The Chuckhawks article is marketing molasses. I agree that the H015 rifles do have above average esthetics, but under the makeup the construction has production-grade welds, stampings and MIM parts, and liberal over-greasing to help add some smoothness to the function. The 5.5# trigger info is a stretch, no mention of the H015's excessively stiff hammer pull, and the claimed 100yd bench-rifle type accuracy hints of a selectively prepared test rifle.

A knowledgable gunsmith can lighten the hammer and trigger by tweaking the hammer spring guide and using a single spring, but that shouldn't have to be an additional consumer cost. If Savage can include the AccuTrigger in their similarly priced MK-1 FVT, Henry's engineers could do similar magic.

Criticism aside, my H015-223 has become a favorite. Single-shot actions are just plain fun. Unlike an AR which can burn through a LOT of lunch money on range day, the H015 lets you stay longer and not go hungry. And, there is more reward from a well aimed single shot.

[Jdl447]

"but under the makeup the construction has production-grade welds, stampings and MIM parts, and liberal over-greasing to help add some smoothness to the function. "

I'm pretty sure my new pickup has pretty much the same under all the nice paint. And it cost over 100 times more, yet I still trust my life in driving it.

[BigAl52]

Hmm Northern Firearms on Gunbroker sells these Single Shots for 369.00 Shipped. Im not sure what one would expected from that amount of money on a Single Shot. I havent seen one in person nor have I handled one. But in the pictures I have seen of them they look pretty nice for a 369.00 gun. Im not sure Henry would specially set one up for Chuck Hawks. No one has anyway of knowing that for sure its pure speculation. Al

[slofyr]

Time will tell.