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223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by ESquared » Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:48 pm

I'd been stalking this particular rifle for a few weeks on GB (Reed's Sports/Northern Firearms), and I just couldn't take it anymore, so I did it. Northern is one of the few retailers on GB who shows pics of the actual firearm they're selling, and this one was an early production model, so the wood looked a little "tired" in the photos. But it had the full wraparound checkering on the forestock and that was a big plus for me.

Got her home, a couple of patches through the bore and lots of wiping down with Ballistol on all exterior surfaces. Boy, did that bring this wood back to life! This one rivals my Long Ranger, just from memory, so I need to do a side-by-side. Really like how the elongated ring of the grain seems to perfectly follow the top of the comb (hope I used that term correctly - do I still get the "new guy" mulligan?).

The other thing I've learned over my time here is how to scrutinize a Henry, and the fit is just really, really good. Had to put an accessory on it, so there's the GroveTec hammer spur. Also included a pic of the folding rear sight, which I'd never really seen/noticed before.

It'll be a week before I can snag some range time, which is killing me, but I'll just leave it out and look at it for a while. One of the pics of the butt-stock is in the harsh workbench light, so I moved it upstairs with something less fluorescent - nothing like a good, low-voltage incandescent!

Lots to like for <$400 out the door!
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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by Ojaileveraction » Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:56 pm

Beautiful rifle. Nice wood, fit look great.

A WEEK!
that's a long time.
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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by tractortad » Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:59 pm

Nice looking rifle, Evan. Welcome to the Singles club - gotta warn you though, they are addictive.
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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by ESquared » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:02 pm

Ojaileveraction wrote:Beautiful rifle. Nice wood, fit look great.

A WEEK!
that's a long time.
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More like THREE weeks. Commitment issues? I don't think so. Just a ponderer sometimes. And, had to adhere to my "gun comes in, gun goes out" discipline; sold a super-sweet Sig that I never shot. Not looking back!
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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by ESquared » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:05 pm

tractortad wrote:Nice looking rifle, Evan. Welcome to the Singles club - gotta warn you though, they are addictive.
Based on my track record, they're ALL addictive, Tad! I'm the classic case of, "This is my last one...I don't even know what I'd WANT to buy next..."

Which lasts for about 12.7 days, and then I'm cruising the usual "Henry Addicts" places, starting here. And ending here.

I really mean it this time, though!

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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by Mags » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:37 pm

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Nice good fitting wood. Looks like you're in the 'pink' and ready to go shoot! You notice the folding sight insert is adjustable for elevation? It was days before I noticed that on my LR.
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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by Mistered » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:41 pm

Well it passes my inspection!
I couldn't wait a week ! I wouldn't have to of course but will admit to taking longer to shoot a new gun. Sometimes commitments, other projects and weather have gotten in the way.
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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by ESquared » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:46 pm

Mags wrote:.
Nice good fitting wood. Looks like you're in the 'pink' and ready to go shoot! You notice the folding sight insert is adjustable for elevation? It was days before I noticed that on my LR.

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ESquared wrote:...included a pic of the folding rear sight, which I'd never really seen/noticed before.
That sight has TWO adjustment screws, which I haven't spent enough time with to figure out yet. Really like the sight picture!

Doesn't much matter, as Markiver's Buckmasters 3-9X40 is going on very soon!
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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by BigAl52 » Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:30 pm

Atta boy another Henry towards the big 1000. Looks good Evan and like tad says welcome to the singles club. Im liking the Single Shot action here. Need to get that Single shot area pumped up a little more. It wont be long you will be drooling over another one. Like a 357 cant have to many 357's. Wood looks better at youre place than it did at there place. Whats the trigger pull like?
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Re: 223 Single Shot - 1st Impressions

Post by ESquared » Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:48 pm

BigAl52 wrote:Atta boy another Henry towards the big 1000. Looks good Evan and like tad says welcome to the singles club. Im liking the Single Shot action here. Need to get that Single shot area pumped up a little more. It wont be long you will be drooling over another one. Like a 357 cant have to many 357's. Wood looks better at youre place than it did at there place. Whats the trigger pull like?
Thanks, Al. Trigger pull doesn't seem too bad, but the hammer pull is a major chore! Will definitely take you up on your generous offer! And I'll need to find that great post you did on how to swap 'em out. Great pics and explanation on that one!

You still stalking a Brass SS?
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