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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: npaull on September 25, 2017, 02:57:57 PM

Title: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: npaull on September 25, 2017, 02:57:57 PM: Anybody seen these?

http://www.cabelas.com/product/HENRY-SINGLE-SHOT-CENTERFIRE-RIFLES/2503681.uts

I'm pretty intrigued by them. I love the simplicity, safety, elegance and easy cleaning of the single shot. Plus, for the vast majority of hoofed-mammal big game, I'm not really worried about fast repeat shots. Interested in anybody's thoughts and/or experience with them.
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: BigGoonTuna on September 26, 2017, 10:07:10 AM: NEF and H&R are now defunct, even though they still have a website. you can't find any new stock of any of the single shots anywhere. the only competition in that sort of area is rossi's cheapy offerings.

i like the look of the henry rifles, one in 30-30 would be interesting to me.
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: npaull on September 26, 2017, 10:33:28 AM: I'm more of a big game bowhunter than gun hunter; lots of experience with shotguns but kind of a rifle newbie.

Am I crazy to be considering a single-shot for hunting hoofed game?
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: Skillet on September 26, 2017, 10:53:57 AM: Not crazy at all. Check out the Ruger No. 1 tho.
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: Woodchuck on September 26, 2017, 10:54:33 AM: :yeah:
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: 724wd on September 26, 2017, 03:05:58 PM: Quote from: Skillet on September 26, 2017, 10:53:57 AM
Not crazy at all. Check out the Ruger No. 1 tho.

No 1, Browning Low/Hi Wall (and Winchester - same), and then if you wanna get crazy, Luxus Mdl 11, Hagn, Blaser K95... and my personal favorite, Bailey Bradshaw! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: SeaRun1 on September 28, 2017, 08:02:02 PM: Quote from: npaull on September 26, 2017, 10:33:28 AM
I'm more of a big game bowhunter than gun hunter; lots of experience with shotguns but kind of a rifle newbie.

Am I crazy to be considering a single-shot for hunting hoofed game?

I don't think a break open single shot is a bad idea at all. You bowhunt so a simple gun might be all you need. I have a TC Encore Pro Hunter system and they are single shot break barrels. Only difference is you can swap out barrels for more versatility. Everyone of the barrels is accurate. Gun has taken a few animals... with one shot.

I have a few Henry's too and they are all accurate and excellent guns. They are lever guns but I'm sure the single shots will be nice.

SR1
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: nutntoit on September 29, 2017, 08:51:38 AM: These are awesome! If the price point was a little lower (which I'm sure it will be once the "new" wares off) I would definitely pick up one of the shotguns. My first two guns were a 10/22 and an H&R 20ga single shot. Should have never sold that shotgun. There will always be room for a single shot in my safe.
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 29, 2017, 08:59:36 AM: Quote from: BigGoonTuna on September 26, 2017, 10:07:10 AM
NEF and H&R are now defunct, even though they still have a website. you can't find any new stock of any of the single shots anywhere. the only competition in that sort of area is rossi's cheapy offerings.

i like the look of the henry rifles, one in 30-30 would be interesting to me.

I know a source that still has some new stock and a little selection on NEF rifles if you or anyone is looking send me a pm.
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: Machias on September 29, 2017, 10:44:30 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on September 29, 2017, 08:59:36 AM
I know a source that still has some new stock and a little selection on NEF rifles if you or anyone is looking send me a pm.

PM inbound!! :)
Title: Re: Henry Single Shot rifles
Post by: RockChuck on October 22, 2017, 07:16:15 AM: I hunt deer with a Thompson encore single shot, it doesn't take very long to slip another round in if needed.