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Anyone have this yet? Opinions?

No, but a 300 blk, or a 7.62x39 are on my radar... Though I'm not sure they make the 7.62x39 yet

I recently saw this on another gun forum.

Maybe it needs a new name/title...
The city cowboy,
The Lever Assault
Los Angeles city rancher
Urban rancher ???


My personal opinion Puke!!!

RP

It’s not my cup of tea although I don’t mind them. Can you own one in California? If so it will definitely sell there. Make it in 38 and call it the California Special.

^^^^^^^^^^^
Cali. spl.

RP

I've got the Supreme 300BLK on it's way to my FFL. I've been waiting for Henry to start shipping these way back in January 2024 when they announced them at the 2024 Shot Show.
The 300BLK models seem to be more common and the 223/556 models seem to bring semi-scalper prices.
Looking forward to testing it out once it comes in. It was slated to come in tomorrow but I beleive it will be delayed somewhat by snow that fell on Tuesday. Most snow that I have seen in Baton Rouge in 50 years. Last time it snowed was 7 years ago and it was half this amount of 8".

I shot one today in 5.56. Nice rifle, very smooth action. I guess it has a few advantages over the long ranger. Hopefully they make a pic rail for it.

I still prefer the traditional tube fed lever gun - no rails, no scopes, no lasers, no lights. A sling and a peep sight is okay.

PBSnooker wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:21 pm

I shot one today in 5.56. Nice rifle, very smooth action. I guess it has a few advantages over the long ranger. Hopefully they make a pic rail for it.

According to Henry's website it's tapped and drilled for the Weaver 63B.

If this had been available at the same time as the Long Ranger, I would have considered buying this one. Today the price and internal hammer are show stoppers. Yes I know the rifle has a hammer lock where an external hammer should be, but to me the lock is not the same as being able to decock.

Great points

I know this isnt traditional as the old style levergun but I actually dont mind the looks of this one or even the Smith 1854. Both calibers this one comes in are great choices for reloaders and buying cheap ammo. Ive played with the 300 blackout and its a fun little fella.

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:58 am

I know this isnt traditional as the old style levergun but I actually dont mind the looks of this one or even the Smith 1854. Both calibers this one comes in are great choices for reloaders and buying cheap ammo. Ive played with the 300 blackout and its a fun little fella.

Al, I've never played around with the BO, how does it compare to the 30-30?
Better bullets I know, but ballistics wise.
Does it have a realistic advantage?

RP

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:54 pm

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Does it have a realistic advantage?

RP

Couple of comparison reviews....
https://www.rifleshootermag.com/editori ... blk/370581
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WiIXfpyOuI&t=0s

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:54 pm

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:58 am

I know this isnt traditional as the old style levergun but I actually dont mind the looks of this one or even the Smith 1854. Both calibers this one comes in are great choices for reloaders and buying cheap ammo. Ive played with the 300 blackout and its a fun little fella.

Al, I've never played around with the BO, how does it compare to the 30-30?
Better bullets I know, but ballistics wise.
Does it have a realistic advantage?

RP

300 BO was really designed for the AR platform. It doesnt have the punch a 30-30 does but its simple to load for and cheap to shoot. H-110 at about 18 gr is all you need for the case which is a shortened 223 and necked out to 30 cal. I had fun with it but it fell victim of to many guns I dont shoot.

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:54 pm

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:58 am

I know this isnt traditional as the old style levergun but I actually dont mind the looks of this one or even the Smith 1854. Both calibers this one comes in are great choices for reloaders and buying cheap ammo. Ive played with the 300 blackout and its a fun little fella.

Al, I've never played around with the BO, how does it compare to the 30-30?
Better bullets I know, but ballistics wise.
Does it have a realistic advantage?

RP

Its appeal is in its cheap versatility. Brass is inexpensive, IE you can make it from 223. It can run bullets from 110grns to 230 grains. It can be had in 1:3 twist for solid copper round to all possibilities up to 1:10 for jacketed lead.

You can load the 110s up a bit, and the 230s down to subsonic levels for shooting suppression.

That's most of what I shoot 300blk-wise. Suppressed subs make for great hunting rounds out to about 140 yds.

RP

I probably won’t be buying one of these either as the price of this gun is around 1200.00. I don’t think I want one that bad

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:27 am

I probably won’t be buying one of these either as the price of this gun is around 1200.00. I don’t think I want one that bad

I agree, in the above photo, I like the tri-pod way better than that rifle.
I'd rather drop $1200 on an antique Winchester of Marlin than something that resembles those.

RP

I have a Ruger American Ranch bolt in 5.56 ,that also takes ar mags,that does everything that the Henry Supreme does for less than half the price.