Henry Single Shot Center Fire Rifles

[BrokenolMarine]

I stopped off at the HRA website to take a peek at the cost of the various "Original Henrys" I had just seen Hickock 45s video with him shooting the fully engraved model. Prices? Let's just say it's nice to dream. I'd have to sell all my competition guns to put that basic Original Henry in the safe... But... i'd say it's worth every penny.

While wandering the aisles at HRA, I saw the new single shot models listed. They look very nice, I have been considering a single shot in 223 to reduce ammo consumption... but still have something capable of reaching out across the property a bit. I don't reload for rifle calibers at this time, so I don't want to add additional calibers such as 243, 308, etc.

Anyone had a chance to see these new models in person, or better yet, own one? Love to know if they are holding MOA out to 200 yards, and any other impressions.

[Squatch]

They aren't out in the real world yet that I know of. Late spring early summer ship dates.

[North Country Gal]

We're also looking at the 223 in the single shot. Can't wait to hear about how it shoots, but, as Squatch mentions, might be awhile before that are available.

[ditto1958]

We're also looking at the 223 in the single shot. Can't wait to hear about how it shoots, but, as Squatch mentions, might be awhile before that are available.

I am thinking I will likely be very hard pressed to avoid buying a Henry single shot when they become available. NCG, what is your reason for wanting a .223 as opposed to the other chamberings it will come in?

[North Country Gal]

We have a lot of inexpensive, bulk 223 ammo that we've accumulated. The 223 is about as cheap as you can go for factory ammo in a centerfire rifle. No recoil and good accuracy, too. Also like that Henry went with a 1-9 twist for versatility, now that there's such a wide range of bullet weights to shoot in the 223.

That and we don't have anything right now, to shoot 223.

[clovishound]

A few years ago I bought a .223 bolt action. It is a very nice, accurate rifle. I was going to target shoot with it, and perhaps a bit a hunting. I used it at the range a bit. I hunted with it a bit. I really wish I had gotten it in .308. It sits in the safe for the most part. I suppose I might feel differently if I had a 100 yd range readily available. The indoor range I shoot at all the time is 25 yds. The 100 yd range nearest me is a 45 minute drive, outside, and usually crowded. .308 is a great hunting caliber.

As to reloading, if you already load for pistol calibers, switching to rifle should be a non issue. There the extra step of trimming your brass, and things go a lot slower, but then you won't be shooting a 100 rounds of .308 at a single range trip.

[North Country Gal]

It's actually the reloading problem or, actually, the time needed to do the reloading, that started us off with the 223 in a couple CZs. I wanted a cartridge that I could go out and shoot with reasonable accuracy and call it good with cheap bulk factory ammo. I specifically did not want another cartridge to have to reload, because to this day, I still find it very difficult to squeeze uninterrupted time at the loading bench. Just have way too many hobbies and, ironically, shooting is one of them.

Absolutely nothing bad to say about the CZ 223 bolt guns we had, but no matter how hard I try, I always go back to my basic roots of single actions and lever guns (or single shots). I think part of my lack of enthusiasm for bolt guns is my love of offhand shooting. Nothing beats a bolt gun off a rest, but even in the bolt gun carbines I've had, they just don't point and balance as sweet as a lever gun or classic single shot. The way a rifle comes up to the shoulder is a very important consideration for my shooting.

[Sir Henry]

It's actually the reloading problem or, actually, the time needed to do the reloading, that started us off with the 223 in a couple CZs. I wanted a cartridge that I could go out and shoot with reasonable accuracy and call it good with cheap bulk factory ammo. I specifically did not want another cartridge to have to reload, because to this day, I still find it very difficult to squeeze uninterrupted time at the loading bench. Just have way too many hobbies and, ironically, shooting is one of them.

Absolutely nothing bad to say about the CZ 223 bolt guns we had, but no matter how hard I try, I always go back to my basic roots of single actions and lever guns (or single shots). I think part of my lack of enthusiasm for bolt guns is my love of offhand shooting. Nothing beats a bolt gun off a rest, but even in the bolt gun carbines I've had, they just don't point and balance as sweet as a lever gun or classic single shot. The way a rifle comes up to the shoulder is a very important consideration for my shooting.

I gave up reloading for the same reason and the .223 is the caliber for the Lone Ranger I have on order.

[DAVIDF]

It's actually the reloading problem or, actually, the time needed to do the reloading, that started us off with the 223 in a couple CZs. I wanted a cartridge that I could go out and shoot with reasonable accuracy and call it good with cheap bulk factory ammo. I specifically did not want another cartridge to have to reload, because to this day, I still find it very difficult to squeeze uninterrupted time at the loading bench. Just have way too many hobbies and, ironically, shooting is one of them.

Absolutely nothing bad to say about the CZ 223 bolt guns we had, but no matter how hard I try, I always go back to my basic roots of single actions and lever guns (or single shots). I think part of my lack of enthusiasm for bolt guns is my love of offhand shooting. Nothing beats a bolt gun off a rest, but even in the bolt gun carbines I've had, they just don't point and balance as sweet as a lever gun or classic single shot. The way a rifle comes up to the shoulder is a very important consideration for my shooting.

Yes, one of the many reasons I love my Big Boy and my new Henry .22 is how they naturally point. I think I would love the Henry Single Shot as well. I would choose it any time over a bolt gun. Not that I don't like bolt guns, but the only one I have ever owned is a Remington single shot .22 that my dad purchased for me when I was maybe four years old. Still have it. I won't part with that one.

[DAVIDF]

I stopped off at the HRA website to take a peek at the cost of the various "Original Henrys" I had just seen Hickock 45s video with him shooting the fully engraved model. Prices? Let's just say it's nice to dream. I'd have to sell all my competition guns to put that basic Original Henry in the safe... But... i'd say it's worth every penny.

While wandering the aisles at HRA, I saw the new single shot models listed. They look very nice, I have been considering a single shot in 223 to reduce ammo consumption... but still have something capable of reaching out across the property a bit. I don't reload for rifle calibers at this time, so I don't want to add additional calibers such as 243, 308, etc.

Anyone had a chance to see these new models in person, or better yet, own one? Love to know if they are holding MOA out to 200 yards, and any other impressions.

Based on some of the accuracy that people are seeing with the Long Ranger, I would expect great accuracy out of the single shot. Barrels look to be similar profiles, maybe almost identical. I am more interested in one chambered in .44, especially with the 1:20 twist rate they show in their catalog. .223/5.56 would be my second choice. Maybe, .223/5.56 would be a better choice for me considering it's use. I am happy they are chambering it in 5.56 rather than a .223 chamber. It would be a great match for my AR's and more fun on the bench.

[BrokenolMarine]

Before Henry announced their single shot, I was patiently looking for a Ruger Number 1 with nice wood in 223/556 to feed my single shot need.. ah hunger. Then my unexpected vacation from everything started last September. That gave me time to realize that I have to choose between the single shot 223 Henry.. the most economical choice. Choose the case hardened 45-70, which I'd choose just because it's more power (arhh arhh) and louder booms. I don't hunt. The last option, is to find the original Henry in the 44 long model. Again, because it's sooo cool. Don't need any of them, can't make it to the range right now, but by Christmas...

[Yornoc3]

You've picked the same two as I would, but in opposite order. I'm going with the 45-70 first, mostly because I will hunt with it. I've yet to lay my hands on one, but it won't be long now. (Imagine a guy with a white beard pacing back and forth.)

[BigAl52]

I have a Burris scope in a drawer that cant wait to find a home atop the 308 single shot.. Al

[North Country Gal]

Recently picked up a 223 barrel for my TC single shot, but still plan to add the 223 in the Henry. TC is still using that old 1-12 twist for their factory 223 barrels and that's just too slow for all the newer heavier 223 loadings. Glad Henry was smart enough to go with the faster 1-9 for their new 223. I'd spend that much for a custom TC barrel with a faster twist, anyway.

[Yornoc3]

BigAl52, We're on the same page. I, too, have a Burris scope waiting for a Henry single shot. Mine is a pristine fixed 2 3/4X I picked up at a gun show last winter. That'll be perfect for a 45-70, unless for some reason I opt for a Skinner peep. Decisions, decisions...

[ditto1958]

I think I'm gonna get a Henry single shot when they come out. I shot a friend's T/C's a couple of times at the range, and found that I really enjoy shooting single shot guns.

Now... how to decide on which caliber...? I had been thinking .45-70. It's a really cool caliber, and I'd enjoy learning to load for it. But now I'm coming around to the idea .223 might just be the ticket. Cheap ammo to buy, plentiful, lots of varieties to choose from. Easy to shoot- almost no recoil.

Henry needs to hurry up.

[Yornoc3]

I just noticed that Cabelas is showing the steel frame Henry single shot rifles on their web site, as "backorderable". I don't check in there often, but I do think it's a fairly recent posting. Maybe they'll be arriving soon. I sure hope the local Gold dealer - where I ordered mine - gets first dibs . (Of course, Cabelas is a Gold dealer, too. )

[Legilbert]

Anyone know when the single shot rifles will be shipped

[Yornoc3]

I had an E-mail conversation with Henry early in June, when they hadn't shown up yet, and the response was (paraphrasing) soon, in the next few weeks. I said I wouldn't bug 'em about again 'till July. That's coming up quick.

[Legilbert]

Thanks for your response. I just received a reply email from Henry regarding a update " sometime this summer".