Henry AR7 survival rifle
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REALLY ####ty sights are its biggest downfall....i have one, haven't shot it once because of the crappy sights...but i bought it as a bug-out-bag addition and didn't expect accuracy...I'm sure with a scope mounted it would do much better...as of now, even at 50 yards the front sight is HUGE and covers a lot of the target.
Starting to rethink the idea of this make. Do you think looking at a rugger 10/22 takedown will give me more accuracy with the portability? Or should i just buy the ar7 and mount a scope? What do you guys think. Any suggestions would be great. I like the cooey but im concerned of the weight and portability.Thanks
the point of the AR7 is that you can break it down and put all the parts inside the stock. Once you add a scope, you're SOL in the break-it-down department...
For your requirements i'd go with with 10/22 breakdown or the papoose.
For your requirements i'd go with with 10/22 breakdown or the papoose.
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Ive thought about this and it seems kind of pointless i know, but the weight would still be less. Wish it had better sights. I wonder what the sights are like on the papoose.
Ive thought about this and it seems kind of pointless i know, but the weight would still be less. Wish it had better sights. I wonder what the sights are like on the papoose.
I have a 10/22 takedown with tech sights on them and I feel that I probably worse than the stock iron sights, but I just put them on last week do I need more time getting used to the sights. I know a lot of people who saw my takedown would agree it's a whole lot better to put together than the AR-7 or the Papoose.
I have several of them... For reasons unknown I am fond of these guns. Probably from all the ads in gun rags I read as a kid. The gun on its own is surprisingly accurate, but the sights do suck. You can easily install a cheap dot sight and it would be plenty accurate for raccoons. On another plus side I'd is very light -especially the newer models with the polymer outer barrel.
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It seems that the ar7 is a fairly popular little firearm and so if i were to pick one up and didnt like it i dont think i would have much of a problem selling it. I have a old red dot here from a ruger ranch rifle that would probably fit the bill. Thanks for the info on that model
It seems that the ar7 is a fairly popular little firearm and so if i were to pick one up and didnt like it i dont think i would have much of a problem selling it. I have a old red dot here from a ruger ranch rifle that would probably fit the bill. Thanks for the info on that model
You want a light accurate enough and easy to carry semi-auto .22?
Take a hard look at the Browning Semi-Auto.
It'll still break down into two pieces with a scope on the cantilever base (it mounts to the barrel, so the relationship between scope and barrel does not change), although the scope will make the barrel assy a bit longer. The action is slim and light, ejection is downwards, so good for a lefty too, if that matters at all.
Used ones are not too expensive either.
Another nice takedown type, is the Marlin 39 lever action.
This all considering that a takedown is a priority.
I had an AR7. One of the few guns I ever sold. It was, in the grand scheme, a waste of my time and money. The price of an education, eh?
Cheers
Trev
Take a hard look at the Browning Semi-Auto.
It'll still break down into two pieces with a scope on the cantilever base (it mounts to the barrel, so the relationship between scope and barrel does not change), although the scope will make the barrel assy a bit longer. The action is slim and light, ejection is downwards, so good for a lefty too, if that matters at all.
Used ones are not too expensive either.
Another nice takedown type, is the Marlin 39 lever action.
This all considering that a takedown is a priority.
I had an AR7. One of the few guns I ever sold. It was, in the grand scheme, a waste of my time and money. The price of an education, eh?
Cheers
Trev
Yes
I have considered the norinco but was a bit concerned of the weight and accuracy. What can you tell me about them?
I have considered the norinco but was a bit concerned of the weight and accuracy. What can you tell me about them?
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I currently own one of the much older model browning semi auto from belgium. Its the gun im using now. Althought this gun is perfect for size, weight,and portability it remains to leave all accuracy behind. I do know that the newer browning semi auto takedowns with the gold bead are dead on ,but the price of 500 plus used is a little bit of an issue. I guess if i add up the cost of all the guns id have to buy to find the perfect one for this application i could probably afford a nice browning takedown
I currently own one of the much older model browning semi auto from belgium. Its the gun im using now. Althought this gun is perfect for size, weight,and portability it remains to leave all accuracy behind. I do know that the newer browning semi auto takedowns with the gold bead are dead on ,but the price of 500 plus used is a little bit of an issue. I guess if i add up the cost of all the guns id have to buy to find the perfect one for this application i could probably afford a nice browning takedown
I love mine, I will get you the exact weight later tonight. The sights are a bit crap but it is grooved for a scope. It shoots well and is very handy. Tthe trigger weight is adjustable. It likes standard velocity ammo much better than the hyper velocity. I haven't tried the low low velocity stuff like CB quiets. I am going to go and try and kill some bush chicken with it next week on my vacation. with a crap scope it shoots about an inch at 50 yards from the bench. I am not a great shooter and i have done very little bench shooting.
Okay, so people already mentioned you can't break it down anymore with sights attached to it. I was able to handle one of these recently and I wasn't prepared for how different it felt. The pistol grip is extremely thick and round. It overfilled my hands a bit but my hands are on the small side. Also strange was the fact that the receiver sits offset to the left or right (can't recall) in the stock. Something reviews and pictures don't reveal most of the time.
I still like the idea of this rifle but it's definitely "different". For constant hunting use something more ergonomic might be better. Maybe a youth rifle of some kind?
I still like the idea of this rifle but it's definitely "different". For constant hunting use something more ergonomic might be better. Maybe a youth rifle of some kind?
