Questions on a new henry

Post by **james89** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:02 am

I recently picked up a Henry 3030 in brass that I'm absolutely loving, but I have a question to those more used to the brand. I feel like the Henry is so we'll assembled I'm having issues getting the lever screw out. I just wanna pop out the bolt and clean the barrel, but I'm starting to think all the screwdrivers I have will strip this bolt. Anyone have a similar issue or have a clever solution? I'm starting to feel I might have to bug a gunsmith to break it lose for me which feel like it would waste there time.

Post by **GunnyGene** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:47 am

Order a set of gunsmith drivers, or pick a set up at your local shop. You can get a decent amateur set for about $15 that should handle your needs.

https://www.amazon.com/Wheeler-Space-Sa ... =hi&sr=1-6

Post by **fortyshooter** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 11:50 am

Get you a nice firearms type screwdriver set and find a bit that seats in the screw slot perfectly and give it a firm twist. It should pop loose. Henry doesn't use any thread locker on it. All of mine break loose easily.

Post by **james89** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:07 pm

All the other screws are fine. It has me cracking up the one I'll take out the most is suck the rest are with the program, this one screw is in there tight. I really like this gun I'd love to clean it and take it back to the range anyone ever gotten a take down screw for there lever?

Post by **BigAl52** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:06 pm

All my Lever screws come out easy. Like others have said get a set of gunsmith screwdrivers

Post by **JEBar** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:13 pm

agree on getting a gunsmith set of screwdrivers or driver bits .... I have no clue why that one screw should be so difficult to remove

Post by **markiver54** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:58 pm

Can't imagine that screw being so difficult to remove. Maybe it was cross threaded during assembly?
At least do what Gunny suggested and get a cheap set of screw drivers. I picked up a set for about $15.00.
My lever screw comes out very easily...good luck!

Post by **Team Roper** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:10 pm

Did you open your leaver about half way first before trying to remove the screw ? I don't know why that might be important but I have had a few lever guns that the screw was easier to remove if the lever was half open and not closed but then the book tells you to open it half way anyhow but this might have gotten overlooked if you are new to it.

Post by **CT_Shooter** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:17 pm

Welcome to the forum from CT and congratulations on your new Henry. Let us know how you make out with that screw. Glad you joined us.

Post by **JEBar** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:22 pm

looking forward to following your range reports and use impressions as you become better acquainted with your 30-30 .... be sure to follow the link below and add it to our community's total

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