Loose forestock on new henry H001

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Just got a new henry in the mail, and it looks great, and is what I was expecting other than the forearm is unacceptably loose. A quick search now tells me that this is a common issue, but the fix seems to be that most people just shim it up with tape or whatever. Anyone know if henry would send out a new forearm? I've tried calling and email but nothing seems to be getting through today. And returning it is obviously and option, but seems like a pain for such a small part that could easily be sent out?
 
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Was just over to Wholesale Sports looking at a new Henry frontier .22. First thing I heard was a loose forearm stock as the clerk passed it to me. Thought these were supposed to be a quality gun. Never bought it. Guess I'll stick with my 10/22 and try to make it more accurate.
 
I have the same problem on an H001 - it is very sloppy. My H001ML however is tight.
Both suffer from poorly aligned foresights (which are molded plastic I believe and cant be adjusted). The mares leg is the worst, barely on paper at 25m.
"Proudly made in America or not made at all"! They should never have been shipped with the sights like that.
I must get around to take some photos and email them to Henry.
 
Henry's has always been great to me. Any issue I've had has been resolved quickly and without charge to me. Shoot them an email and give them a few days to respond. They'll take care of ya.

Thanks,
Cal.
 
Sixmaniac said:
I have the same problem on an H001 - it is very sloppy. My H001ML however is tight.
Both suffer from poorly aligned foresights (which are molded plastic I believe and cant be adjusted). The mares leg is the worst, barely on paper at 25m.
"Proudly made in America or not made at all"! They should never have been shipped with the sights like that.
I must get around to take some photos and email them to Henry.
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The Mares leg is supposed to shoot that way. Those sights are not adjusted (and can't be) for the shorter barrel length. At least you know your technique is correct. They need to be replaced.

(Don't be so fast to condemn Henry)
 
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6MT said:
(Don't be so fast to condemn Henry)
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2 for 2, and this thread?
When they make claims like that, big and bold in their sales literature and on their boxes. Faulty sights on a firearm are a fundamental quality issue. Like forgetting to fit the steering wheel in a car.
 
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I have owned more than a dozen Henry rifles... and have had fewer problems with Henry's than any other brand I have owned... the couple issues that I did have were taken care of promptly by Henry customer service... their attitude was sincere and apologetic... unlike the snappy, disinterest I have experienced with the CS of other companies. In addition, I will always be grateful and amazed that Henry CEO, Anthony Imperato, called my son on his birthday, to congratulate him and wish him well, after I ordered a custom engraved receiver for my son's Golden Boy... I can't imagine another CEO taking that kind of interest in a customer. In addition, I was fortunate to be a part of a group gift offered by Henry Wisconsin manager, Andy Wickstrom, to the Henry fans forum, over on RFC... Andy provided brasslite receiver covers and barrel bands and hardware for $50 shipping included to say thank you for forum members support. Not only am I pleased with Henry products (smoothest and most accurate lever actions I own) but I am astounded by the level of commitment Henry has to their customers. Below is a picture of my son's engraved GM and my brasslite conversion Frontier...

 
Yep - we sell Henry's (amongst other stuff) and I have noticed that with every one right out of the box (H001's)- sloppy loose fore-end.

Not so on the Golden Boy's, so they are capable of making them "tight".

Just makes a "not cheap costing" 22 seem "really cheap".
 
hoytcanon said:
... I am astounded by the level of commitment Henry has to their customers...
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It's refreshing to hear that Henry owners have been treated well.
Don't get me wrong, I like my Henrys and they certainly are smooth. But defects like that from the factory are not acceptable when you find out that it is a common well documented problem (both the loose wood and skew sights).
My Browning lever is made in Japan and is everything I would expect of something made there - it's beautiful (I know, different price range).
Sorry, I'm just not a believer in "Made in the USA" as being synonymous with or a guarantee of quality.
 
My H001's forestock was loose so I tightened the band...? Not hard.

Also as far as sights go, you can drift the rear sight for windage.

I love my Henry!

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Good to know Henry is quick to resolve issues but why can't they send these rifles out with straight sights and tight fore-grips. What are the chances the replacement wood will fit tight and match the grain/finish of the rear stock?
 
Sixmaniac said:
2 for 2, and this thread?
When they make claims like that, big and bold in their sales literature and on their boxes. Faulty sights on a firearm are a fundamental quality issue. Like forgetting to fit the steering wheel in a car.
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Hmm..I guess because I only own 2 Henry's, I might not be the best qualified to attest to Henry's quality and customer service commitment. But, I had their CEO, Anthony Imperato personally e-mail me to apoligize that their manufacturing facility was damaged in a flood. He said sorry because their production of .17HMR rifles would not come back on line until late 2015. All that from an e-mail to their customer service asking how long I would have to wait for one. That impressed me.

That along with the fact that the 2 rifles I own, a Big Boy .357 & a Frontier .22WMR, have never had any issues. And have the smoothest actions, the best fit & finish, and are the most fun you can have with a rifle (IMHO).

So, maybe someone else could explain better than me about Henry rifles and their customer service.

sarcasm fully intended
 
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For the record, I have owned more than 40 lever action rifles over the years and I have shimmed the forends on half of them... and 100% of my 94's, both pre and post, were shimmed... it takes five minutes and a couple feet of aluminum duct tape (not the gummy silver crap that Red Green likes).

Every single Mossberg MVP is shipped with a ridiculous, sloppy bolt... try fixing that with duct tape. (Just one example)
 
galamb said:
I have noticed that with every one right out of the box (H001's)- sloppy loose fore-end.

Not so on the Golden Boy's, so they are capable of making them "tight".
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You'd almost think that you get more for the extra $200 or so... go figure.
 
When I bought mine I looked at 3 of them before I realized they're most likely all gonna be a little loose and I figured I'd just shim it. I put the tiniest piece of electrical tape on the rear where it butts up to the receiver, hardly enough to keep me from buying a great 22. Call henry about your sights, I'm sure they would do something for you. I've heard some pretty stellar stories of their customer service
 
Has anyone ever had feeding issues out of the box with a Henry Frontier?

Friend of the family bought one and it will not chamber at all. Round gets stuck on the feed ramp, apparently. Lever jams up, what have you. Are they ammo fussy?
 
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