Henry Rifle 30-30 Lever Action Review
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- Fun Gun Reviews Presents: The Henry Rifle 30-30 Lever Action. Making some of the finest Lever Action rifles on the Market, Henry Arms is a great choice for this all time favorite White Tail Deer Hunter. A Special thanks to Robbie and Phil at Wheaton Arms for a great range day.
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Never liked the idea of a tube fed magazine. But have always appreciated the Henry heritage and their devotion to American made and the 2nd Amndmnt. Hence I at least bought a .22LR Golden Boy in support of the company.
They added a side gate now
I also want to say much thanks to Henry for keeping the lever action alive and especially the fine and venerable .30WCF chambering.
bought my new Haven 94 winchester in 1971 for 99.95 with 2 boxes of winchester ammo included. it came in the mail. I had to sign a letter saying I was 16 years of age. are we really better off today?
makes me want to cry.
I have a Winchester 94 it's a AE with a rebounding hammer I use the hornady LA 160 and 140 grn the 160 is lead where the140 is copper cracking rounds I use a 4 power scope on mine because I shoot at night can't beat the 30/30
Could get a kill from a mile out in 1971? No you could not so yes we are better off.
Burt Hulbert I truly miss those days.
I thought they did away with mail order after Kennedy was assasinated?
Jeff Spehar GCA 1968. Can’t remember when it went into effect. I do remember mail ordering my Win. Model 70 bolt gun, & Browning shotgun.
Arcamedies said give me a lever long enough and he shall move the earth.
I say give me a lever attached to a 30/30 and I shall bring home the venison .
The new Henry 30/30 does have a side gate as well as the tube load... it very nice.
I had a Winchester 30-30 with of course the side loading gate, which I found to be a PITA to reload.
I like the Henry much better without the loading gate and its smoother action.
Thanks sootch!
Im only 22 but i sure do love me some good old henry rifles.. my grandfather owned 3 of them. His two favorite things to do was ride horses on his land and shoot his henry.
So cool I have handled a bunch of these at my old job and the golden boy and the silver one are so gorgeous. I really want the 45-70 version, it just breathes America!
I'm in love with this gun. 3030 is perfect for everything!
Got to love a Henry. Good guns.
I really am thoroughly pleased with my Henry .30-30. I got one of the very first ones to be built at the new Rice Lake, Wisconsin plant. It cycles like a champ, had zero blemishes right out of the box. And the really neat thing, is that many firearm manufacturers have some quality control issues from their newest factories....until they iron the initial production kinks out. But the gun I received looks like it was made by seasoned craftsmen who've been making quality rifles all their life. Most of the employees there in Rice Lake knew absolutely nothing about making guns before they came to work for Henry.
+Lex5576
Thanks for sharing. I have yet to hear anything but praise and exaltation for the modern Henrys. Says a lot about the co. and cal. of people turning them out.
Thanks for a great evaluation. Your videos are always well done and appreciated. Take care. Dustin.
FINALLY! SOMEONE THAT SHOOTS A LEVER ACTION WITHOUT TAKING IT OFF THEIR SHOULDER!
This Henry Rifle in .30-30 seems like an excellent choice for big game hunting or even home defense. One thought though, the screws for a scope seem to be pointless. The .30-30 with iron peep sights will be accurate enough for good shot groups at 100 meters and even out to maximum of 150 meters. The .30-30 rifle was designed as a BRUSH GUN. The heavy 150 grain and 170 grain .30 caliber bullet is designed to punch through brush without deflecting away from line of sight. Most shots in the brush at big game are typically at a range of about 30 to 50 meters. The scope at these close ranges serves no purpose but might actually make the rifle more difficult to handle in the brush. The ease of carry, quick deployment in brush, and the heavy punching power through the brush is what has made the .30-30 lever action so popular over the last century. If you want to put a scope on a .30-30 go get a .270 or .30-06 bolt action rifle instead where the optics will be properly utilized. A scope is a waste of money on a brush gun like a .30-30 rifle.
Beautiful gun very very well made and the craftsmanship shows it too ! The trigger block with lever open and the bluing on the metal finish is fantastic ! Easy to load and unload and the Walnut stocks and forearm look very nice !
yep, another great review. excellent all-round info, delivered in a very cool way. Keep them coming & Thanks!
Great review, love the history that you include.
Thanks I will definitely look into it, and thanks for replying. very few ever do.
Thanks Brother, new to guns and always appreciate your insights.
Great job on the review. This H009 is my 4th Henry, and none has ever disappointed. Having previously owned an older Marlin 336, that was a remarkable shooter by the way, I was wondering if this would hold up to it. It does, and then some. Sure it's hard to look past the traditional side-gate loading but it is only a means to an end and the tube feed I feel does not slow me down at all. It's also easier on the thumbs. I added a sub-$200 Nikon Pro-Staff 3-9x40 to increase range, but usually gravitate back to iron sights- preference. In short- getcha one. Excellent service by Henry seals it.
@8:55 during the close up you can see a pin on the lever near the front of the trigger. this is a small lock that snaps closed but you can drift out out the pin, clip off 1 coil or so, pop it back in, and this will lesson the "break" in the beginning of your racking cycle where you have no momentum, it will really smooth things out. I've done it on all of my henrys and marlins.
I love lever action rifles... Great videos sir!
Great review as usual. I just bought one of these for a really good deal, one which I couldn't pass up considering the prices up here in Canada. 30/30 is one of my favourite calibers especially shooting cast boolits. This newest acquisition of mine makes three now, so now my 20" '94 carbine and Trapper have a gun safe mate ;)The only thing negative that I've read with these is the lever tends to drop when loaded but I'm sure if I hold it closed when walking in the bush it shouldn't be a problem. After purchasing a 22 rimfire Golden Boy 2yrs ago I had to get another Henry. Thanks again for your detailed review. Cheers eh!
I’ve re-fell in love with this one again. Went away for more tacti-cool styles but there is something about this one - make me want to grow a beard
I have more tacti-cool guns than you could shake a stick at, but i still can't bring myself to use them over a lever gun in the new England woods. I've used an early 70s model 94 the past few seasons, and just last week bought a new henry 30-30 octagon barrel in brass. It just feels right while walking through the Maine woods to tote along a lever gun with iron sights.
I just bought one of these used from a friend and it's great but damn these ammo shortages are insane.
Hi. Not problem with it? I heard they had some type of problems and that's why, nor more XS peeps. Please help, as Im looking at one also. Thanks
I agree with Sootch. Love Henry rifles. Pulling out the tube to load is not so great . Got the Golden boy in 22LR. I'll get a Big Boy in 44 Magnum. Great looking,smooth actions,and well made. Henry has lot of pride in quality control and customer service. Mr. Imperato really does a great job with his company and he has everything built in America. Because of his efforts and the history of Henry, I feel the need to buy their rifles. Every gun owner should own at least one Henry rifle ! I always like your videos Sootch.
excellent vid sootch00 (as always, BTW) !! i've watched a lot of reviews on the henry rifles and yours is the 1st to really talk about the loading differences with it's pluses and minuses. i've wanted a henry for years, that is, until i found out it wasn't side loaded. i'm still not too crazy about having to pull out that retaining rod and having that lying around, possibly getting dinged/bent/etc... while i'm putting ammo down the tube (after all, accidents do happen). tho' i'm still not convinced that the tube load is better than the side load, if i ever decide that the tube load is not that big of a deal to me and do decide to get a henry, i'll be sure to tell them that your vid had a major part in my decision. thanks again, and keep up the excellent work/vids!
This my favorite SOOCH video! This a great rifle
Same here with the first center fire. Dads Marlin, 30-30. Something about the feel and history. Thanks Don.
Legendary rifles. Just classics. It may not be the best choice, but i have it in .357 to match my sidearm.
Just bought one today I love it
I have a Henry Big Boy 44mag with the octagon barrel. I added a scope to it and OMG, is it dead on at 100 yards, I love it. I wish I could add a photo to my comment and show you what it looks like with the scope.
Thank you for showing this really nice rifle.
For you hand loaders out there Barnes makes a projectile specifically for the 30/30. Brings this caliber to a whole new level. Check it out
Excellent review. I do like front tube loading and unloading. Most of the time (unless on shooting range) you will use 1 or 2 shoots max (sometimes none) and later you unload. I do not like to load same cartridges through the action multiple times. Each time you run cartridge through the action (and in to a barrel) the bullet get pushed back a little bit. Do this multiple times and you can have problem with overpressure. Very interesting rifle.
Great review my friend! I bought a Henry 45-70 and cant wait to try it out this spring on a Montana black bear!
Nice review on an obviously well made rifle by America's premier historical and legendary gun maker, B. Tyler Henry(or the recognized descendant). Really nice metal finish and stock work! I do love the Nelson King patent side loading gate, but as you say there are some nice safety advantages with the forend loading tube .
Just a nitpick, Sootch. The modern Henry Repeating Arms company is in no way related to or affiliated with Benjamin Tyler Henry. They are a new company, founded in the mid 1990s, and use the Henry name as more of an homage to the inventor of the lever gun.
Other than that one little issue, the video was great, as usual for you. I really enjoy your reviews. Nice to see the Henry getting some love. I have one of the older models (smooth stock, buckhorn sights) and I love it. With a Leupold 1-4x scope it's my go-to deer rifle.
Great review Sootch00 keep them coming Happy Fathers Day 🇺🇸
With the Marlin cross bolt safety unloading is not a problem but this Henry is a nice rifle!
Lots of good information. Thank you.
That sling is so nice! I fell in love with it at first sight! Also if you mount a finer "peep" sight on this rifle, it will take the head off a partridge at close or long range. And with the Hornady ammo, it becomes a tackdriver.
I had an old 3030 Marlin lever with a Simmons 44 mag scope on it. I used to order Federal 125 grain hollow points for it. 300 yards it was deadly accurate. Loved it, now I want a Henry.
mine has the semi Buckhorn sights and I find it to be very accurate!!!
Just bought one of these and I can't wait for it to arrive. Should be here in a few days.
Great job on the review! Love that gun.
I just purchased one of these today at Bass Pro. What a beautiful rifle.
I have a Marlin and Winchester collection of sorts and just bought my Henry H010 .
The quality is amazing , I had my doubts about the tube feed mag but let me tell you its not a bid deal at all and honestly almost favor it over the side loading.
Great rifle , get your selves one I highly recommend them as a long time lever action fan.
BTW , great vid Sootch , I bought my rifle due to you H010 video review.
Thank You
I have the side gate model, still tube load also, love this gun
I only wish Henry made the loading gate an option. If they did I'd be on it like a fat kid on a cake.
***** Agree-not sure why they don't on their centerfire rifles.
Undercrown 509 Maybe the plunger tube is cheaper and easier to incorporate over a loading gate.
***** I know right? Those Henry's look gorgeous, with a gate loading option it would be hands down the best lever gun on the market. They would have a real winner.
The original Henrys had a tube loading system. I guess it is a nod to that design and it distinguishes them from the Winchesters and Marlins.
Michael R.
Yeah, maybe that's why. Still doesn't sit well with the some of us dreamers though I guess. The original henrys were also rimfire, top ejection, and solid brass receivers, but they seemed fine to do away with those on this model.
What a beautiful rifle.
I do believe this is the best review on a firearm on utube, good job..
I and my son own 23 Henrys, and I know what my next purchace will be....
Many thanks
+Tony King 23 Henrys!! That's fantastic. Thanks very much for the continued support.
Thats some serious Henry love right there. I feel I'm letting down the team with only 2.👍🔫👍
Just bought one! A Golden Boy.
I have a pre-64 Winchester 94. Love it. Can't wait for a H&K VP40 review Sootch...
Just have to love a well made lever gun.. Nice video sir.
i actually like the way it loads. i must say one thing though ,your way off on the price for a new winchester the new m94 are MSRP $1229.00 they can be had for around $1100.00
Just got my first 30-30 two weeks ago out of my 300 win mag and 270 the 30-30 is by far the most fun and my favorite rifle
Good Review, thank you!
I will take all the Henry Rifle videos you can give us.
A classic Henry lever action, and shooting steel. What's not to love? I gave your vid a like. ;D
Guns Gear & Fitness Thanks a Million Destinee : )
***** Yea honestly nice gun as much as I love the ARs and Aks etc there is just something about lever guns that has such a appeal. They also offer a awesome option for those in states with not so semi auto friendly laws.
cyberflea30 Agreed - I love my Henry. Just as well, because where I am (in Australia) - the laws are very restrictive regarding semi-autos.
+Bilge Pump So did I.
+FateofDestinee
This should be the official rifle of Wisconsin. It doesn't get much more iconic than a .30-30 lever that's even made here.
Looks like a good, Rifle. Very Similar to the Marlin 336, but simplified. Thanks for the Video Mr Scooch. I enjoyed it.
Great video…love me some lever guns!
Henry Big Boy in .357 and Winchester 94AE in 30-30 w/o that stupid safety is what I got, love them both!
Love that sling, solid, and does not "cut" into the wood.
Had my 30-30 marlin for years never let me down but i will gave to try this rifle
You make the best reviews
Just love my Henry Big Boy in .44 magnum. My shooting buddy has the Marlin and regarding the loading of both rifles, we both prefer the Henry
Great review. Have ben cinsidering a 336 mfg 1963 but will take a good long look @ the Henry. Tube loading only hesitation @ this point but quality of firearm tops my list.Many thanks
Awesome video! Can't wait to get mine!
That rifle is just amazing
Picked up the 45-70 in part due to your review. Thanks sootch!
Glad Henry finally have a side loader. Love the 30-30, my first deer hunting rifle
Which model?
I hope in the next few monts. I. Have my first Henry. 30 30. And my. 44 magnum. Great videos.
Not having a loading gate would be odd but not a big issue. Sure is a pretty gun though.
My 120 year old winchester26" octagon barrel.smooth and well made.😊😊
Nice presentation...Thankyou.
great video always enjoy an learn from them an I like the fact that you give your honest opinion about them . I bought mine in 22 mag with octagon barrel an put a scope on it . Mine says made in NJ .
Great review and personally I have zero issues paying more money for something that’s ‘quality’ made in the USA!
I just bought the Henry 45/70 All Weather today WoW 😮 ❤️ it is a very fine and high quality rifle !
Nice gun I seen a vid on that
I recently purchased a Henry Frontier.. 22 magnum with the octagon barrel and smooth stock.. love it. I have a post '65 Winchester '94 30-30, but like you point out, it creeps me out to 'unload' it.. especially indoors. I've had a slam fire happen with a pump action before.. pretty sketchy racking/ejecting high power rounds.
This is a very good fun for a beginner. I got it for my 15th birthday
Bought a brass Henry 30-30 previously loved but not fired, in the box. Loaded in 5 rounds, slid the magazine follower in and she jammed up tighter than a drum. Loading lever only made it worse. Love disassembling a rifle with a live round in it. Fellow offered to take it off my hands and I was glad to see it go. I since found out, never having a lever action before, I should have made sure the loading lever is held in the closed position while sliding the follower down. I wish I hadn't sold it. Bought one in 17HMR. It is truly all they say and more! I'll get another Henry in minute.
If they ever ban all the firearms in Canada, they can have all of mine but not my Henry!
literally just bought my first one. octagon barrel. can't wait to pull the trigger on it
I Love the quality of the Henry lever actions. I can't stand not having a loading gate on the side of a receiver though. If only Marlins were as good as they used to be. They have been improving, but the Henry quality is above Marlin's right now, sadly. I Love the old Marlins.
Another excellent video and firearm. Take Care and Be Aware
I love this rifle! I did change the aperture to the smallest one X S offers for better accuracy.
I agree that Marlin's quality has been sinking faster than a submarine with a screen door. I owned two Freedom Group Marlins, one wouldn't feed ammo properly even after a trip to the factory and the other had an issue with the barrel that couldn't be corrected. I would rather buy a new Henry and spend a few extra bucks doing it and get a good gun. I have an older Marlin now, and have had a few of them and the quality between the older Marlins and the new ones, well, enough said. As far as Winchesters, there is an old saying that the Winchester Model 94 is the gun you buy to collect and the Marlin is the gun you buy to shoot, but since Winchester now comes with a plate of sushi and Marlin has more issues than Readers Digest, well, Henry is the way to go.
I also made the mistake of purchasing a Freedom Group Marlin. And I also had a problem with ammo feeding correctly. As the rounds were being fed into the chamber, the edge of the chamber would shave brass off of the case. The spent casings will not eject properly and the rear sight is canted. It was sent back to Marlin for me and I contacted one of the managers at Marlin and he tried to defend it, saying that there are going to be teething problems when you're just starting. They fixed the feeding problem, but that's all they fixed. Very disappointing.
The marlins are starting to come back Quality wise . And I would want a Henry but the marlin is $375 and the Henry is $745 and I don’t want to hunt with a tube fed rifle plus I don’t have $750 this would be my first real rifle other than a 22 so I need some advice badly I am 14 years old
Bayan1905 Henrys aren't perfect though. The loading system sucks, the "safety" on the hammer is a joke and not to mention they cost literally twice as much as a high end Marlin 336c. Also the accuracy is pathetic, you'll get tighter groups from a 12ga turkey gun.
I'll admit, They have a smooth action and good looks but that's all they've got going for em'
Weird Fatman21 Marlin is coming back but if you're thinking of getting one make sure it's not an older gun. I looked at two brand new Marlins a while ago, one was an older gun and the other just came from the factory. the new one was VERY nice and well made and had a silky smooth action, but the older one was a dud, it had a stiff action and crooked sights. They were both new guns but the older one was sitting there for some time.
@@johnt4060 Tighter groups from a turkey gun.... Ok buddy! If they were that bad there would be no argument in the Marlin I mean shit buddy like you said they got the all so special side gate! there half the cost! customer sevice is impecable! why do these arguments even go on!....look dude I don't care what you like so why do you care so much what everybody else likes you need to focus on you and stop trying to get everyone on your boat... action's speak louder than word's and that's why Henry is king
Great video again!! Always Enjoy
Maybe I'm being a little too picky, but the company is Henry REPEATING Arms, not Henry Arms.
Henry makes some really nice lever guns. I have the .30-30. It's a beaut. For some reason, it shoots much more softly than my Marlin 336.
***** What the hell is your problem?
ditto1958 it may be due to the weight of the guns.
Yea, really like the action on the Marlins and this one I'm sure is just as good if not better. But...just can't get over seeing the bolt and extractor on the side of the receiver, stick out like a sore thumb. Plus, them Winnies I tell you, love them oldies, they're lookers that's for sure and just as functional. And cheaper if you shop around for good used ones. Great video as always.
Thank You for this and many other awesome reviews !! I am interested in a new henry lever action rifle. In terms of recoil, fun factor, and within 100yd effectiveness for whitetail deer, which would be your preference between the two ?
It is good to see you with a deer rifle in your hands..
Good review , thanks......
I got a BSA sportsman fifteen. .22lr bolt action rifle.
Tube fed too.
I was sceptic but now i think it s a good thing.
And i got 15 cartidges in my Bolt action rifle :)
Thanks for this video .
I’m going with Henry. I go back and forth with Winchester and Browning. You sold me on the .44 mag and now this. 👍🏻
That sling is a nice match for that rifle, looks good.
I really enjoy rifles and even shotguns with peep sights. You can really reach out with peep sights, and close fast shots are very easy.
With my handloads (Hodgdon Reverevolution powder and a Hornady 150 RN), it is pretty easy to get 1" accuracy all day at 110 yards using a 7 power scope. 30-30 does well for deer and hogs at close ranges. Fun to shoot and not much recoil at all.
Its Aug 13,2021 & I heard the Bayonne NJ Henry Assembly plant is still closed. Most gun dealers are sold out on Henry's. Brownells has one big boy in 45-70.
Good video as always Brother !
Oooo that's a whitetail rifle right there!
love to see you review this in the 357 magnum
Henry now offers the 30-30 with both side loading gate and Tubular loading....Henry is the best n listens to customers
Major coolness points.
I did buy a marlin 336 in August of 2015 and I have to say it is a great gun the quality is great on mine also it shoots flawlessly and never had a problem with it the Henry is nicer but out of my price range