HR and Henry Single Shot Accuracy?

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What is the accuracy of either the H&R single shot rifle or the Henry? Long term I'm thinking about getting one or two in either .223 or a .45-70 or both. These in .223, 6.5 CM, .308 or .243 seem like good rifles to have for around a farm, assuming they actually group well.

Let me know your experiences and/or if handloading for them significantly improves accuracy.
 
I have the Henry in .308. I don't know what kind of accuracy you are looking for, but with just the open sights, I hit everything I point it at.
 
If you do the recall they tune the trigger

My pre recall 308 had an awful trigger, post recall 12 gauge is less than 4lbs


H&R triggers suck ~5lbs is the best one I’ve had, shot cloverleafs anyways, was a 500 S&W though :dancingbanana:
 
brybenn said:
CVA scout and traditions g2 are generally more accurate than the Henry and have better triggers if you're open to other brands
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6.5x55swm said:
x2 on CVA!!!
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mikeyb said:
After having owned one I don't think I would bother with anything *but* a CVA Scout, unless it was a Ruger #1. Amazing triggers, solid build, quite accurate.
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Perhaps I'm about to betray my ignorance on CVA, but I was under the impression they went kaboom more than other single shots, and not in a good way. Am I totally off base here/potentially confusing them with another brand? Because I do like the look of their stainless single shots, even though one of the reasons I like the Henry/H&R is for the blue/wood combo. I also really like the CVA price.
 
I think most of the kaboom issue was ppl buying cheap muzzleloaders that had no idea how to properly load and use one. I've shot many and have owned a few CVA guns and all were built beyond the price point
I have yet to hear or see any first hand negative things about their centerfire lines
 
brybenn said:
I think most of the kaboom issue was ppl buying cheap muzzleloaders that had no idea how to properly load and use one. I've shot many and have owned a few CVA guns and all were built beyond the price point
I have yet to hear or see any first hand negative things about their centerfire lines
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Thanks for the heads up.

For everyone who has an H&R or Henry, what is your number one complaint?
 
H&R clunky, awkward to open and reload.

Henry: you can get one heck of a blood blister if your hand is in the wrong place while reloading it. Doesn’t come in enough cool calibers.

I’m really curious about the guy(s?) in this thread saying the Henry’s are innacurate
 
Another vote for a CVA Scout.

I wanted a foul weather stainless rifle, in a caliber, I already have.
I have a Marlin 1895 444Marlin and a decent stock of reloading components, so I went a CVA Scout in 444Marlin.

Reloading, the CVA has an advantage over the Marlin with bullet selection. Because of the 'Over All Length' restrictions with the Marlin, some long in the tooth 44cal bullets won't cycle in the Marlin, the 300gn Sierra and the Swift series of 'Heavy Revolver' bullets, 240, 280 & 300gn bullets are difficult to use to their full potential in the lever.
I've only had time to get the CVA's scope on paper with some 'plinking' rounds, 240gn Campros over a full case of H4895, about 2000fps. (You'd have to go out of your way to get enough H4895 into a 444 case to exceed SAMMI 44Mag Max. psi)

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CVA Scout in 444MArlin c/w Vortex Diamondback 2-7*35 BDC
I don't like muzzle brakes. I asked Prophet River to loosen/remove brake before they shipped. With the brake removed, the CVA is about 2 inches shorter than the Marlin.

The only fit & finish issue is they Lazer the caliber on the rifle after they finish barrel.
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