New Henry Single Shot rifles

[Royzo]

I have been keen on a single shot .44 for ages but after hearing the many issues with the Handi's in .44 I stayed away (and could not find one in .357 Max in Canada or a .357 Mag SB2 for reaming).
I look forward to your opinion on the Henry .44 single shot

I have a Handi in .44 and I've never had an issue of any kind.
Has been a great little rifle.

 

[kayaker1]

I had several Handi .44's and two .357 Mags that I reamed to .357 Maximum... they were all good shooters... you don't need to hesitate if you see one for sale.

Were they SB2 frames that you reamed to .357 Max?

 

[kayaker1]

I have a Handi in .44 and I've never had an issue of any kind.
Has been a great little rifle.

Good to know, I heard the accuracy was really poor in many of them from over sized bores (like some 1894's). Maybe internet exaggeration? One in .357 max or .44 would be great.

 

[Highwind]

Single shots are cool and a test of making that first shot count. I'd like to see a longer barrel on the 45-70.

 

[hoytcanon]

Were they SB2 frames that you reamed to .357 Max?

I fit the barrels from the standard SB1 frames to SB2 frames for the Maximums and also for the .445 Super Mags... although with .30/30's and .44 Mags factory fit on SB1's, I am sure the Maximum fell well within the factory tolerances.

I am looking forward to putting this new Henry Brass Break-action .44 through its paces... I have a nice little gloss Leupold waiting for its arrival.

 

[Slamfire]

Single shots are cool and a test of making that first shot count...

Agreed! But the downside is that sometimes things happen in the field and a much needed follow-up shot won't happen as fast as it should. Could be detrimental to the hunter.

 

[Leg]

I don't agree... even at $619 CDN, they are a good option as a cast potatoe thumper... I have a brass .44 Mag on order... will assess before deciding on the .45/70.

Maybe your right. Time will tell. H&R packed it in and they were a downright bargain.

Sadly I was never interested in single shots until now so options for me are quite limited.

I have a Cooey 840 on the way with a spare barrel. It's too bad they never did pistol/rifle calibers.

 

[nomad 68]

The entry level bolt actions killed the handi rifle. They had to price them so low in the Us market, it wasn't feasible to produce them. Even in Canada they were selling as low as $259 in the last years of production. I'd doubt the new Henry offerings will catch on but it's anyone's guess. I plan on checking them out as I would like to have a single. Absolutely no way I would buy a used handi for what people are trying to get for them.

 

[hoytcanon]

Maybe your right. Time will tell. H&R packed it in and they were a downright bargain.

Sadly I was never interested in single shots until now so options for me are quite limited.

I have a Cooey 840 on the way with a spare barrel. It's too bad they never did pistol/rifle calibers.

Ruger is doing a run of .44 Mags in the No.1-A for $1800, and these brass Henry break actions go for $620... I have 5000 0.430" hard cast and nothing to run them through... will give it a go and report back on this thread.

 

[PEKS]

Matte Black, Single Shot in 308, topped with a Leupold would look darn good..

 

[hoytcanon]

Matte Black, Single Shot in 308, topped with a Leupold would look darn good..

I think a gloss Leupold VX-3 2.5-8X36mm is going to look spiffy on the brass model.

 

[PEKS]

I think a gloss Leupold VX-3 2.5-8X36mm is going to look spiffy of the brass model.

Would look so good, I need one of each model..

 

[hoytcanon]

I don't agree... even at $619 CDN, they are a good option as a cast potatoe thumper... I have a brass .44 Mag on order... will assess before deciding on the .45/70.

Ahhhh, screw it... ordered the .45/70 too... neither are scheduled to ship until July 2017.

 

[hifiwasabi]

Ordered from where?

 

[hoytcanon]

Ordered from where?

Prophet River and my LGS.

 

[sherlockbonez]

Would like to see some reviews after they land before comitting, but somethimg in a fun cal would be good.

 

[hoytcanon]

Would like to see some reviews after they land before comitting, but somethimg in a fun cal would be good.

I will post after I receive them.

 

[drill702]

I don't need to see a review I'm ordering one in .223

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Nice looking walnut on that brass model.

Wonder if there'll be a camo stock tactical model in 458 Special Operations Command?

Doubtful, but it would be real nice to a Henry Long Ranger in .458 SOCOM fer sure.
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[a j cave]

They replying to an email. They do not have any plans for old western style singles, but we're glad for any feedback.