henry repeating arms us survival

[P95loser]

recently i have been looking for a 22 lr semi-auto rifle to mess around with... i really like the ruger 10/22 but i just saw a henry repeating arms us survival. I like the fact that the barrel and receiver fit into the stock for carry (seems like i can throw it in the truck or on the 4 wheeler and go) but how reliable / accurate are these guns...

http://www.henryrepeating.com/survival.cfm

I am also open to suggestions for a 22 lr semi... it has to be dependable, accurate, and cheap

 

[Dr.Rob]

I've had a Marlin model 995 for 20 some years... shot the barrel pin loose after 15 or so of those years. Good sturdy little rifle.

 

[Cueball]

Take a look at CZ also, very accurate pieces.

 

[Aguila Blanca]

I don't own one of the Henry survival rifles, but I do own one of the Henry lever action carbines. Excellent rifle, very smooth operation, and much more accurate than I ever expected for the price.

If I were looking for a survival type rifle, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Henry.

 

[stolivar]

Junk

Junk, owned one not another.


steve

 

[Caseless]

I have put about three thousand rounds through mine with Feredal, Remington, and Wincheseter 22LR bulk packs. I would estimate the jamming rate is about 10%+. I suspect the biggest culprit is the weak magazine springs. If I load 6 rounds instead of the full 8, it jams less. Bottom line, it's a fun gun for range use only.
If you want a take-down .22LR rifle, a better choice is the Marlin 70 PSS. For better accuracy, I have added a cheap red dot sight since it doesn't come with aperture sight in factory trim.

 

[Byron]

I have one that was jamming. Henry picked it up and replaced the magazines.Breakfree is used to lube the inside of the reciver after cleaning with Hoppe's. I use CCI Minin Mags. The end result is the jamming stopped and I would estimate it to be no more than a 10/22. it is very accurate. I am now pleased with it. Byron

 

[bad LT]

My experience with mine is siminiar to Caseless's - it jams about 10% of the time.

 

[Roadkill]

At one time I had three Charter Arms Survival and one Armalite AR7 all disassembled at once trying to get one that would both feed and shoot straight. I gave up. Get the Marlin

rk

 

[Moonclip]

AR7's are neat, I sort of collect them, but they tend to be unreliable. For their intended survival function they will do though I suppose. Henry version I had though it seems it had a thicker buttstock than normal and I found it harder to shoot. Henry products are usually decent though.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

AR7's are neat, I sort of collect them, but they tend to be unreliable. For their intended survival function they will do though I suppose.

Why on earth would anyone choose less than the best and most reliable for survival?

On a Saturday hunting trip, who cares if you miss a squirrel? But when your life is on the line, and the squirrel in your sights is the only one you've seen in days, a jam or miss would be a disaster.

 

[BryanP]

If you want a takedown .22lr you can't go wrong with a nice Marlin Papoose.

 

[Tylden]

A friend of mine has one of those Henry's. Neat idea, looks good on paper, but it's the biggest POS I've ever seen. It's a fun novelty item, but I'd never want to depend on that for survival.

 

[TrapperReady]

You want just about the perfect "survival" rifle?

How about a Rogue Chipmunk?

Let's see...

.22lr
30" long
2.5 pounds (not a typo... only 2.5 pounds light)
single-shot bolt action
iron sights

The sights are basic, but you've got an adjustable rear peep and a post front. The action is incredibly simple and I've never had a misfire with my son's. The stock is short for an adult, but still usable and more accurate (for me at least) than a .22lr pistol. It would be a piece of cake to carry in a backpack or behind a car seat.

My only complaint is the trigger, which is pretty mushy... but I can still shoot it pretty well.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

A friend of mine has one of those Henry's. Neat idea, looks good on paper, but it's the biggest POS I've ever seen. It's a fun novelty item, but I'd never want to depend on that for survival.

The best rule in choosing survival gear is to actually go out and try to survive with it.

That was the challenge offered a "survival expert" who was extolling the comdom as an ideal piece of survival equipment ("you can use it to keep your socks dry, you can use it for a canteen.") When challenged to walk across Death Valley with all his water in condoms, he declined. The outcome was the invention of the Water Sac.

 

[GunGoBoom]

You want just about the perfect "survival" rifle?

Yes I do and this is it:

http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=6&subcat=5#16



This would be a close second choice:

http://www.gunshopfinder.com/springfield/M69201.asp

The marlin papoose is way cool too:

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/selfLoading22wClipMag/70PSS.htm

 

[lee n. field]

Had one, back when it was a Charter Arms product. That was my first purchased gun, as a matter of fact.

Unreliable. It jammed a lot.