I am just going to repeat what this guy said...."Fantastic review! I've just watched probably 20 videos just before this one and yours is by far the best. I also appreciate you throwing in some extras, like the custom stock thing. No one mentioned that its just a camera tripod screw, very good to know". You have reviewed this gun perfectly....I'll be purchasing one based on your in depth review. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Just a couple things...There is a company out there called (www.ar-7.com) that makes aftermarket parts for the AR7. One thing they offer is a full steel barrel that fits in the stock just like the OEM one. I bought one. With that barrel I can shoot the gun all day long without issues. Additionally if your 4th magazine was jamming, thats not really the guns fault. It is a bad mag. That can happen to any gun. I have even had mags for may AR15 that were sqirrelly. I woud put that bad mag in my junk box and use the others.
I have listened and read about 10 reviews and have yet to hear any one refer to it as a bad gun in any way...has a few limitations because of it specific design, but by far most reviews are glowing . I agree, the safety needs a detent. Also: there are after market carbon fiber stocks and all metal barrels available as well. If you want to totally waterproof the contents, put Saran Wrap over the stock end and then put the cap on. Clever idea with the camera tripod as a stock.
It does float. If you can put some electrical tape around the inner part of the inner part of the stock, that will help keep the water out. The rifle is a superb survival gun and is worth every cent of the $250 I paid for mine. It's astounding. Whoever designed it was a bleeding genius! The Chatter Arms model had some problems (They had problems with every gun they produced, even the .44 Special Bulldog revolver!). But the Henry is just about perfect and I've had not a single problem with mine.
Nice review. I would add a few observations of my own. First, use CCI Mini-Mags. Remington rounds are dirty and don't always function well. Lots of duds, and you don't want a CLUNK! when you need food. Second, the safety is fine. Like most other safeties, they won't fail if it's engaged. Three, add a third magazine. It's cheap and light. This gun is great, though I would put in a better screw system to hold the receiver. They have tight screws that will secure with just two or three turns. It's a great gun and much lighter than a 10/22. If you have a few bucks burning a hole in your pocket, get a cheap optic for it. Can't imagine anyone not liking this gun.
Great review. I recently bought one, shot about 100 rounds through it with no issues. Feeds fine. While it looks like it would not handle well, I find that I can hold it comfortably and shoot very well with it. It shoots better than it looks.
Don't underestimate the power of the diminutive .22LR. I know a guy who was nearly killed by a .22LR, fired by two kids who were trying out their new .22LR pistol a mile away! He said he felt like the worst wasp sting he ever had. He was working on his house and he called 911 but passed out before he could explain his situation. The doctor told him he came very close to dying. The police found the spot the shots were fired from and the brass casings. Also witnesses who saw the kids, but they never caught them. The .22LR is an excellent defensive round and you can fire AR-7 very rapidly. Most of them are also very reliable. I'd bet my life on it any day!
This rifle is only for survival, NOT for shooting 500 rnds plinking cans on saturday. I have this rifle and used it alot for a rabbit to eat in the outdoors and have not had any problems.
Fantastic review! I've just watched probably 20 videos just before this one and yours is by far the best. I also appreciate you throwing in some extras, like the custom stock thing. No one mentioned that its just a camera tripod screw, very good to know. Thanks again for the great review, I'm sold.... Off to get one! Cheers :-)
This is geared towards the survival in mind. The open bolt in a survival situation has a strong problem. The open bolt brings mud and other things into play. Check out the French chochant machine gun the was used during world War one. It was one lousy gun but a good example of what not to do in a muddy situation.
Thanks! I thought about doing a scoped accuracy test but I think that most users will just use the irons. Also you are right about the front sight being adjustable. For me the sights were good right out of the box. Have a nice day!
That was a different rifle put in planes. The AR-7 had wooden stock and was considered garbage. This rifle is different. I use a scope, single point sling and a vortex scope. Changed to an all steel barrel. Polished it and the feed ramp, also polished the magazine ramps. This thing can drive tacks all day.
The reason the Air Force wanted this was because it's light weight and very compact. It's something you can put on a military plane just in case you get shot down and have to go squirrel hunting when you use up the last of your MRE's. For the rest of us not in the Air Force, we have other better options. That said, though, there's a certain "cool factor" to a gun that can stow away into its own butt stock. It saves on space, and the storage compartment protects the barrel and receiver from both the elements and from just getting banged around as you travel. It might not be the optimal survival gun but it is a very rugged option in case of emergency. I'm definitely getting this gun sometime in the near future!
Just an interesting point, but you can also add extra ammo in the spaces molded into the stock. This allows you to carry far more ammo in a self contained package.
Awesome review, though I was hoping to see a scoped bench rest accuracy test just to test the rifle's true accuracy but hey I still gave you a thumbs up. Two little finicky details to add are that the front sight is apparently windage adjustable and the rear peep sight can be flipped over for another sight variant. But really honestly, you have exceptional reviewing skills, everything flows and you are super thorough.
I have an old Charter Arms ar7, you can kind of decock it. Pull the bolt back about half way and pull the trigger while holding the bolt this relatively gently releases the firing pin, at least much more gently than dry firing it. You get a quieter gentler click instead of the louder "clack" you get if you dry fire it. I'm assuming this works the same on the Henry version.
hey man nice video! i've got a question.. do you use sony vegas to edit your videos? if so.. how you do the effect at 11:57 to put a frame (edges) to the 2nd clip you showing in a smaller size in the corner? i know how to put a 2nd clip but not how to add a frame
The only thing I don't understand is if size was the selling point and it being a 22LR, wouldn't a 22LR pistol or revolver beat this Henry? The pistol or revolver in 22LR is small enough to take with the pilot or anyone else who wanted to take the Henry. I just don't see this Henry beating a 22LR pistol for portability.
Barrel length equals higher velocity and better accuracy due to length of sight picture. Less portable than a pistol, true. But has other qualities that a pistol may not offer. So as far as portability in regards to rifles, it's pretty good. And it floats in case you drop it for some reason. Don't know of any pistols that do that.
Just to add - expansion in a hollow point depends on velocity. Find a round that reliably expands in the pistol, and there is a lot to be said for that option. Also, if this "survival" rifle might be shot by an inexperienced shooter, they are going to do much better with a rifle than a pistol.
i have a stainless papoose, bought it new, left in it's case, put it in the closet for a couple years, and it rusted to hell! when i have the time, i'll clean it up and treat it with frog lube which i just got. but i will buy one of these next. can keep it in my smart car at all times. :)
$290.00 US for Black and $350.00 for camo paint job - Very expensive for a 22 long rifle but they get it cus of the take down factor. You can get a regular 22 long rifle for under 100 dollars in most sporting goods stores.
this gun was recommended in a hitman book with a homemade silencer within 60yards u can get three shots off and disassemble the gun fast saw it on fbi files that hitman killed 3 people no problem and would have got away with it if the employers didn't rat most people who are shot on purpose in free a country the other is unarmed or unaware 22 isn't a good combat cartridge but is known to b the assassin bullet for a reason. i don't hunt people but a whitetail is human size and a 22 will kill one with proper shot placement ie neck, eye, behind the ear or a few to the chest but don't shoot a dear in the face.i don't recommend 22 for anything bigger then a coyote but it will do in a pinch i know someone who made an eye shot on a moose. i know another who used a 22 on a bull moose and they shot a box of 50 at it as it cornered him and his brother up a tree for two days trying to kill them.
this gun was recommended in a hitman book with a homemade silencer within 60yards u can get three shots off and disassemble the gun fast saw it on fbi files that hitman killed 3 people no problem and would have got away with it if the employers didn't rat most people who are shot on purpose in free a country the other is unarmed or unaware 22 isn't a good combat cartridge but is known to b the assassin bullet for a reason. i don't hunt people but a whitetail is human size and a 22 will kill one with proper shot placement ie neck, eye, behind the ear or a few to the chest but don't shoot a dear in the face.i don't recommend 22 for anything bigger then a coyote but it will do in a pinch i know someone who made an eye shot on a moose. i know another who used a 22 on a bull moose and they shot a box of 50 at it as it cornered him and his brother up a tree for two days trying to kill them.
I am just going to repeat what this guy said...."Fantastic review! I've just watched probably 20 videos just before this one and yours is by far the best.
I also appreciate you throwing in some extras, like the custom stock thing. No one mentioned that its just a camera tripod screw, very good to know".
You have reviewed this gun perfectly....I'll be purchasing one based on your in depth review. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Simple, straight forward review. Showing the good and bad of the Henry. Well done!
Just a couple things...There is a company out there called (www.ar-7.com) that makes aftermarket parts for the AR7. One thing they offer is a full steel barrel that fits in the stock just like the OEM one. I bought one. With that barrel I can shoot the gun all day long without issues. Additionally if your 4th magazine was jamming, thats not really the guns fault. It is a bad mag. That can happen to any gun. I have even had mags for may AR15 that were sqirrelly. I woud put that bad mag in my junk box and use the others.
I have listened and read about 10 reviews and have yet to hear any one refer to it as a bad gun in any way...has a few limitations because of it specific design, but by far most reviews are glowing . I agree, the safety needs a detent.
Also: there are after market carbon fiber stocks and all metal barrels available as well. If you want to totally waterproof the contents, put Saran Wrap over the stock end and then put the cap on. Clever idea with the camera tripod as a stock.
they are junk. cheap jamming junk.
It does float. If you can put some electrical tape around the inner part of the inner part of the stock, that will help keep the water out. The rifle is a superb survival gun and is worth every cent of the $250 I paid for mine. It's astounding. Whoever designed it was a bleeding genius! The Chatter Arms model had some problems (They had problems with every gun they produced, even the .44 Special Bulldog revolver!). But the Henry is just about perfect and I've had not a single problem with mine.
Nice review. I would add a few observations of my own. First, use CCI Mini-Mags. Remington rounds are dirty and don't always function well. Lots of duds, and you don't want a CLUNK! when you need food. Second, the safety is fine. Like most other safeties, they won't fail if it's engaged. Three, add a third magazine. It's cheap and light. This gun is great, though I would put in a better screw system to hold the receiver. They have tight screws that will secure with just two or three turns. It's a great gun and much lighter than a 10/22. If you have a few bucks burning a hole in your pocket, get a cheap optic for it. Can't imagine anyone not liking this gun.
Great review. I recently bought one, shot about 100 rounds through it with no issues. Feeds fine. While it looks like it would not handle well, I find that I can hold it comfortably and shoot very well with it. It shoots better than it looks.
Don't underestimate the power of the diminutive .22LR. I know a guy who was nearly killed by a .22LR, fired by two kids who were trying out their new .22LR pistol a mile away! He said he felt like the worst wasp sting he ever had. He was working on his house and he called 911 but passed out before he could explain his situation. The doctor told him he came very close to dying. The police found the spot the shots were fired from and the brass casings. Also witnesses who saw the kids, but they never caught them. The .22LR is an excellent defensive round and you can fire AR-7 very rapidly. Most of them are also very reliable. I'd bet my life on it any day!
Nice review! I've been kicking around getting one of these for about a year now.
This rifle is only for survival, NOT for shooting 500 rnds plinking cans on saturday. I have this rifle and used it alot for a rabbit to eat in the outdoors and have not had any problems.
Thanks man, I'm excited about the new username. I think it fits the channel much better.
Fantastic review! I've just watched probably 20 videos just before this one and yours is by far the best.
I also appreciate you throwing in some extras, like the custom stock thing. No one mentioned that its just a camera tripod screw, very good to know.
Thanks again for the great review, I'm sold.... Off to get one!
Cheers :-)
This is geared towards the survival in mind. The open bolt in a survival situation has a strong problem. The open bolt brings mud and other things into play. Check out the French chochant machine gun the was used during world War one. It was one lousy gun but a good example of what not to do in a muddy situation.
Thanks! I thought about doing a scoped accuracy test but I think that most users will just use the irons. Also you are right about the front sight being adjustable. For me the sights were good right out of the box. Have a nice day!
That was a different rifle put in planes. The AR-7 had wooden stock and was considered garbage. This rifle is different. I use a scope, single point sling and a vortex scope. Changed to an all steel barrel. Polished it and the feed ramp, also polished the magazine ramps. This thing can drive tacks all day.
The reason the Air Force wanted this was because it's light weight and very compact. It's something you can put on a military plane just in case you get shot down and have to go squirrel hunting when you use up the last of your MRE's. For the rest of us not in the Air Force, we have other better options. That said, though, there's a certain "cool factor" to a gun that can stow away into its own butt stock. It saves on space, and the storage compartment protects the barrel and receiver from both the elements and from just getting banged around as you travel. It might not be the optimal survival gun but it is a very rugged option in case of emergency. I'm definitely getting this gun sometime in the near future!
Just an interesting point, but you can also add extra ammo in the spaces molded into the stock. This allows you to carry far more ammo in a self contained package.
Awesome review, though I was hoping to see a scoped bench rest accuracy test just to test the rifle's true accuracy but hey I still gave you a thumbs up. Two little finicky details to add are that the front sight is apparently windage adjustable and the rear peep sight can be flipped over for another sight variant. But really honestly, you have exceptional reviewing skills, everything flows and you are super thorough.
I have an old Charter Arms ar7, you can kind of decock it. Pull the bolt back about half way and pull the trigger while holding the bolt this relatively gently releases the firing pin, at least much more gently than dry firing it. You get a quieter gentler click instead of the louder "clack" you get if you dry fire it. I'm assuming this works the same on the Henry version.
Henry web sight has the AR-7 brake down and parts. I ordered one because it's compact. Picking it up in a week!
Junk ??? I love mine, Keep it in my bug out bag !!!
Very detailed review, thank you!
is there a diagram anywhere showing how to properly put back together the trigger housing?
As a survival rifle you would not be running that many rounds thru it at once so I doubt misloads are going to be an issue.
Does anyone know if there's a .22LR pistol that is designed to be modulated in to a rifle? So like pistol with a detachable long barrel and stock.
Thanks, good video and info.
Great review, keep it up! 👍
hey man nice video! i've got a question.. do you use sony vegas to edit your videos? if so.. how you do the effect at 11:57 to put a frame (edges) to the 2nd clip you showing in a smaller size in the corner? i know how to put a 2nd clip but not how to add a frame
Sorry man, I'm using Corel Video Studio to edit the vids. Wish I could help, Thanks for watching!
Very well made review.
Thanks this was very helpful.
great video, thank you for the review.
good info. good gun.
The only thing I don't understand is if size was the selling point and it being a 22LR, wouldn't a 22LR pistol or revolver beat this Henry? The pistol or revolver in 22LR is small enough to take with the pilot or anyone else who wanted to take the Henry. I just don't see this Henry beating a 22LR pistol for portability.
but the stock can float
Barrel length equals higher velocity and better accuracy due to length of sight picture. Less portable than a pistol, true. But has other qualities that a pistol may not offer. So as far as portability in regards to rifles, it's pretty good. And it floats in case you drop it for some reason. Don't know of any pistols that do that.
Just to add - expansion in a hollow point depends on velocity. Find a round that reliably expands in the pistol, and there is a lot to be said for that option. Also, if this "survival" rifle might be shot by an inexperienced shooter, they are going to do much better with a rifle than a pistol.
i have a stainless papoose, bought it new, left in it's case, put it in the closet for a couple years, and it rusted to hell! when i have the time, i'll clean it up and treat it with frog lube which i just got. but i will buy one of these next. can keep it in my smart car at all times. :)
well since (ar)15s are under stress I think I'll go for a 7 instrad
Before Henry bought it there was a 20 round clip
best gun I own haha only gun I own. amazes everyone on how small and the take down. simple to clean also
i want some, how price is it?
$290.00 US for Black and $350.00 for camo paint job - Very expensive for a 22 long rifle but they get it cus of the take down factor. You can get a regular 22 long rifle for under 100 dollars in most sporting goods stores.
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And a baby scope watch the first Charlie Bronson as the Mecannic he shoots out front tire of Race car drivers wheel with one
always count on the old ways.....
nice
this gun was recommended in a hitman book with a homemade silencer within 60yards u can get three shots off and disassemble the gun fast saw it on fbi files that hitman killed 3 people no problem and would have got away with it if the employers didn't rat most people who are shot on purpose in free a country the other is unarmed or unaware 22 isn't a good combat cartridge but is known to b the assassin bullet for a reason. i don't hunt people but a whitetail is human size and a 22 will kill one with proper shot placement ie neck, eye, behind the ear or a few to the chest but don't shoot a dear in the face.i don't recommend 22 for anything bigger then a coyote but it will do in a pinch i know someone who made an eye shot on a moose. i know another who used a 22 on a bull moose and they shot a box of 50 at it as it cornered him and his brother up a tree for two days trying to kill them.
this gun was recommended in a hitman book with a homemade silencer within 60yards u can get three shots off and disassemble the gun fast saw it on fbi files that hitman killed 3 people no problem and would have got away with it if the employers didn't rat most people who are shot on purpose in free a country the other is unarmed or unaware 22 isn't a good combat cartridge but is known to b the assassin bullet for a reason. i don't hunt people but a whitetail is human size and a 22 will kill one with proper shot placement ie neck, eye, behind the ear or a few to the chest but don't shoot a dear in the face.i don't recommend 22 for anything bigger then a coyote but it will do in a pinch i know someone who made an eye shot on a moose. i know another who used a 22 on a bull moose and they shot a box of 50 at it as it cornered him and his brother up a tree for two days trying to kill them.