Henry AR-7 U.S. Survival .22

Big Galloot · Post by **Big Galloot** » Mon May 04, 2009 8:13 am

Does anyone have enough experience with these to recommend for or against?

I have better guns for hunting or self-defense, I'm just thinking of a backpacking plinker.

dirtbag · Post by **dirtbag** » Mon May 04, 2009 7:53 pm

I have one, got it ~ 30 years ago. Right now it's busted, main recoil spring is sprung.

Its a good plinker, and I did use it to kill a deer once. ( after I hit it with my truck...)

Possibly a better one might be a Savage 24 O/U. Or maybe just a good .22 pistol with a scope. Ruger comes to mind.
Let us know what you finally get !

Jpak · Post by **Jpak** » Tue May 05, 2009 3:23 am

I've had the chance to shoot it a bunch and IMHO I don't think they're very reliable. You're good for about 75-100 rounds then it starts jamming. If you keep it clean, it's a neat gun since everything breaks-down and fits into the stock. Good for backpacking, but not the sturdiest construction.

If you're not set on the AR-7, you might want to look at the Ruger Charger or the Marlin 70PSS. Just google both to see some photos. The Ruger Charger is based off the trusty Ruger 10/22 action, but is fitted to a compact stock with a pistol grip only and an integral bipod...check it out, it's pretty cool. The Marlin is kinda like the AR-7, but only the barrel comes off for storage. You can find both for a little more than the AR-7, but I think Ruger and Marlin make a much better gun.

Hope this helps.

Big Galloot · Post by **Big Galloot** » Tue May 05, 2009 11:53 am

I probably should have mentioned this; I already own a Ruger 10/22 and a convertible Single-Six plus a Browning Buck mark.

My concern on the AR-7 is the really bad reputation the got while they were being made by Charter Arms. Some people have told me that now that Henry is doing the manufacturing, the quality is quite good.

I don't really require superb accuracy or functioning from a plinker, but I hate crappy anything.

Jpak · Post by **Jpak** » Tue May 05, 2009 11:54 pm

If you're talking about the Henry Repeating Arms Co that makes the lever-actions, then you should be okay. I've shot a couple of their lever-action rifles and they're pretty solid.

dirtbag · Post by **dirtbag** » Wed May 06, 2009 12:40 am

I guess mine is made by Charter Arms... It worked great until the main spring for the bolt went 'sproing ' out the side of the reciever...
I've been meaning to get it fixed, but....
Like I said earlier, a Ruger bull barrel .22 with a red dot or a small scope is a perfect trail / camp gun.
I have a little Colt Targetsman (circa 1949) that is amazingly accurate, iron sights tho. I don't want to ruin a collectors piece by drilling for a scope.
To be honest, I have found that wire snares work very well, and they are re-usable ! I learned how in the Boy Scouts, way back in the '50's !

jfko6 · Post by **jfko6** » Thu May 07, 2009 6:11 pm

The factory that produces those is nearby here in Brooklyn. They have an indoor range for testing.

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