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Out of The Box
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Kendalew
Out of The Box
Does a new Henry, out of the box need any prep before shooting it? Thanks!
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Only the boolits. 
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Henry AR-7 Survival
USCG '77-'83
NRA/TxLTC
There is no greater protection against evil on the rampage than a loaded firearm in the hands of a free man.
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ALWAYS look down the barrel, and maybe give it a quick swab out before shooting it but this should have already been done prior to purchase.
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RanchRoper
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Enjoy!
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Some will need the inner mag tube cleaned out. My .41 mag carbine did. Easy to do, just knock the retaining pin out with a punch and run a patch thru it.
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In both of mine the bore was quite dirty. After test firing Henry does not clean. Also, like Gunny, the inside of the inner magtube had gritty brass filings left over from the machining process used to form the inner magtube.
In both of mine the bore was quite dirty. After test firing Henry does not clean. Also, like Gunny, the inside of the inner magtube had gritty brass filings left over from the machining process used to form the inner magtube.
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fortyshooter
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What I do with all my new guns... swab out the barrel with a patch soaked with brake clean quick dry solvent and then spray bore with Ballistol
and a patch or bore snake pull thru.
and a patch or bore snake pull thru.
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I've found the barrels need to be cleaned every (5, in my experience) time, and I always go over any new rifle to remove excess oil, grease, preservative, etc. wherever it might be. I don't think Henrys arrive any dirtier than anything else, really.
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I've found the barrels needed to be cleaned every (5, in my experience) time, and I always go over any new rifle to remove excess oil, grease, preservative, etc. wherever it might be. I don't think Henrys arrive any dirtier than anything else, really.
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I always give a new gun, a thorough cleaning, Never know what you'll find in there. Better safe than sorry.
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I have to agree. It never hurts to give a new gun a good clean and breakdown inspection. It's not unheard of for a small screw, spring, or shaving to get left behind in the manufacturing and final packaging of any gun or other products. Besides, who doesn't want to fondle their Henry when they first get it
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In my experience new guns tend to be dirty. I always clean em before shooting.
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