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Hi, I just found the site after my son purchased a .308. & I am planning a purchase. I am a retired person who spent his life hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycling and hiking, I don't hunt much anymore but I still Motorcycle, camp & hike, spending more time in CA I have discovered "Rimfire" shooting and spend some time at the range, being CA is so gun unfriendly I left most of my guns in MN. our property here is literally overrun with coyotes,(I just lost another dog) & although I have given up hunting I would like to thin the pack and I am interested in a Henry rifle. I have been bouncing around the site for a few days and see a lot of knowledge here, I am here to learn, & hope I can contribute a little. msn

In your first post you were asking about the Henry single shot rifles - you got something different in mind now?

I would like to thin out some of these coyotes & a single shot .243 imop would be a good way to start

I saw your other post about single shots, and I wouldn't hesitate and be put off by the noise you might be hearing about quality issues. The fact is, Henry will stand behind whatever you buy, and if you encounter a performance, materials or workmanship issue, Henry will make it right. I understand the concerns about moving firearms back and forth to/from California, so you may want to seek one out at retail vs. buying online, but here's a fairly representative sample of the 243 Single shot:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/794759577

No, but I didn't want to confuse or tie two post together, I already had one post removed because of that. Yes, a Henry .243 is what I am after! I don't have a .243 & I think it is a great round. I had considered a .233 but the .243 can be used on these desert deer, I know I said hunting was in my rear view mirror but hay "Never say Never" Den

ESquared wrote:I saw your other post about single shots, and I wouldn't hesitate and be put off by the noise you might be hearing about quality issues. The fact is, Henry will stand behind whatever you buy, and if you encounter a performance, materials or workmanship issue, Henry will make it right. I understand the concerns about moving firearms back and forth to/from California, so you may want to seek one out at retail vs. buying online, but here's a fairly representative sample of the 243 Single shot:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/794759577

Thanks, That is a great price!!, Purchasing a gun in CA is a real experience!! something a person has to experience to believe: I have purchased two since arriving, it would be great to purchase through brokers such as "gunbroker" (I am not really sure how it would work, I don't think the CA laws would permit it. although I will check. ) the law here has even changed for ammo, although it hasn't been implemented yet the law has been passed to require back ground checks for the purchase of ammo, there are no on-line sales, given all that from my observance gun sales are brisk, but I see little relief from the manufactures suggested price. I tried to get a dealer here to get me a rifle through Buds Gunshop but he wouldn't do it, he didn't give a reason but I think he makes more money by going through his own suppler, Thanks for taking the time to post that!!!

first, welcome to our forum .... delighted to have you join us .... the recommendations and information you've received are sound .... looking forward to following your search ... if you already own a Henry or when you do so, please take a look at our How Many ? thread (link below) and add them to our community's total .... we are well on our way to 1,000 ...



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msnden wrote:Thanks, That is a great price!!, Purchasing a gun in CA is a real experience!! something a person has to experience to believe: I have purchased two since arriving, it would be great to purchase through brokers such as "gunbroker" (I am not really sure how it would work, I don't think the CA laws would permit it. although I will check. ) the law here has even changed for ammo, although it hasn't been implemented yet the law has been passed to require back ground checks for the purchase of ammo, there are no on-line sales, given all that from my observance gun sales are brisk, but I see little relief from the manufactures suggested price. I tried to get a dealer here to get me a rifle through Buds Gunshop but he wouldn't do it, he didn't give a reason but I think he makes more money by going through his own suppler, Thanks for taking the time to post that!!!

Yes, the challenges (!) of California are well documented. I guess it's just a matter of seeing what's available at retail in the market where you live and/or what a dealer can/will order for you. Please keep us posted on your search and its outcome!

it would be great to purchase through brokers such as "gunbroker" (I am not really sure how it would work, I don't think the CA laws would permit it.

I would think as long as you have an FFL who agrees to facilitate the transfer and it is not on the California 'roster' of prohibited firearms that should be about it but definitely check with a reputable FFL on this.

Welcome to the forum! What part of California are you in? .243 is a great deer and varmint cartridge. That said, give a read to the info below as it is a great article on coyote populations. The interesting part of it is, that the more coyotes you kill, the more the size of their litters increase, and you actually end up with a higher population in the end. Where I live, the wolf population is exploding and putting huge strains on deer and other ungulates. I personally don’t bother shooting random coyotes anymore, but if one was attacking one of my dogs or horses etc, I’d be making an exception to that rule in a hurry.

https://www.themeateater.com/conservati ... deer-herds

As was said before, if you are worried about the odd quality issue, you will have trouble with most firearm brands these days. At least Henry will bend over backwards to make you happy, and pretty much with a “no questions asked” type of service. If you aren’t happy, they will MAKE you happy!

Welcome to the forum. We have several members here that live in Cal. They do own Henrys. Maybe one of them will chime in here and have a suggestion that could help you out for purchasing one out there or online.

Welcome from North Carolina. Have not been a member for very long but love this forum. I'm sure you will too!

Welcome, and Hello from Tennessee.

RP

Welcome from Alberta.

Welcome from SW FL.

Redthies wrote:Welcome to the forum! What part of California are you in? .243 is a great deer and varmint cartridge. That said, give a read to the info below as it is a great article on coyote populations. The interesting part of it is, that the more coyotes you kill, the more the size of their litters increase, and you actually end up with a higher population in the end. Where I live, the wolf population is exploding and putting huge strains on deer and other ungulates. I personally don’t bother shooting random coyotes anymore, but if one was attacking one of my dogs or horses etc, I’d be making an exception to that rule in a hurry.

https://www.themeateater.com/conservati ... deer-herds

As was said before, if you are worried about the odd quality issue, you will have trouble with most firearm brands these days. At least Henry will bend over backwards to make you happy, and pretty much with a “no questions asked” type of service. If you aren’t happy, they will MAKE you happy!

Thanks to all for the warm welcome

Redthies, we are in SoCal, just east & up the hill from Palm Springs, Thanks for that article on coyotes, it is one that will be passed on to friends, we used to spend our winters out here but it seems winter and summer have somewhat combined and we are here pretty much full time, I never realized the extent of the coyote population here and the Cougar population is not far behind, given that, pets can take a beating, combine that with the non-hunting/ anti gun mentality and you have problems, we have 5 acres completely fenced, 6ft chain link with 3 strands of barbed wire on top, and they still get in, (under gates) Absolutely Love CA, but really question their politics. Living in MN and spending a great deal of time in the north I can appreciate the wolf problem. I am going to start shooting coyotes if for no other reason then to make them aware that man is an enemy and something to avoid, I kid you not, the coyotes here are loosing their fear of man, I walk my dogs and we have had some close encounters, Again thanksfor the welcome and the link. my best to you Den

Man I'd be dumping 'yotes and lining up their tails on the string of barbed wire!

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Maybe we should volunteer for an intervention to help out?

Mistered wrote:Man I'd be dumping 'yotes and lining up their tails on the string of barbed wire!

msnden wrote: it would be great to purchase through brokers such as "gunbroker" (I am not really sure how it would work, I don't think the CA laws would permit it. although I will check. )

Chech out Gun Geine. The Gallery of Gun sight. Look for a gun check out the address of the gun shops that make a bid. Those will be the guys willing to deal with the on line brokers.
Wellcom from Ventura Cali.
I have a lever action 243 I could bring over and let you use.

Welcome aboard.