break down .22

the ar 7 rifles as which are the protptypes of the one you are refering to have been around for quite a while, and made by a couple of companies, the stock with included rifle parts also floats. it is semiauto, the stock will hold two mags the barrel and the action. i have found it satisfactory to use, but is greatly improved with the addition of a scope on the rifle, the bolt should be partially retracted prior to finally tightening of the barrel nut that will help prevent some common malfunctions of the rifle. you might also look ath the marlin papoos and the springfield armory m7 as two rifles that may be suitable for your use.

alex
 
I don't know about the Henry AR-7s, but I've had problems with my Charter Arms AR-7. Had to replace the trigger/hammer spring & firing pin. I've also had feeding problems probably a magazine issue. If the SHTF I would grab my M6 in preference to the AR-7.
Gene
 
The Marlin Papoose is far superior to any AR-7/AR-7 clone, and if a levergun appeals to you, look no further than the Marlin Golden 39A or 1897T.

I've owned a dozen Marlin rifles (mostly leverguns) at one time or another and I've never had a single quality control issue with any of them.

*As a bonus, the 39A cycles CB longs very well and they make less noise than an air rifle from the 24" barrel.

I've disposed of trash eating racoons at 2AM in the middle of a suburban neighborhood and no one but me and the racoon knew what happened. (and he ain't talkin'):D

Excellent little rifle, very useful.
 
If you are looking for a light rifle, I have a Henry Mini-Bolt. It is advertized as weighing 3.25 lbs. Mine only weighs 2# 14 oz. It comes standard with Tru-Glow sight and shoots very well. Scopes can not be mounted on it.
 
I'll second the papoose, great little 22 takedown.

You can even get extra mags for it today which is a plus.

Brownie
 
I have this henry and I have to say it's nice, but have you considered a contender with a 10" match grade barrel and a good scope? It's so much more compact and is plenty accurate for the .22s reasonable range. Plus you could throw another barrel and a couple rounds in your pack of say .44 mag or 30-30 and be ready for larger game - all in basically the same size pack as one of these .22s. Just a thought.

Tim
 
I recently bought myself a cal.22 takedown. It`s a chinese copy of the Browning 22. Auto, the JW-20 made by Norinco. It was cheap, and fits nicely in my pack. The accuracy isn`t very good, but as a survivalrifle it is good enough.
 
I've got an old Remington Model 24, it's the one the Browning and now the Chinese is based on. It's accurate as can be. It's also the gun Dad used to teach me how to shoot, so I've had it for many, many years.
Bob
 
I don't have one, but I would go with the Marlin too. Grew up with a Marlin, and if the ones they make today are like the one I had, that's the only .22 to get.
 
You can avoid a lot of legal troubles by puting an AR-7 in your pack instead of a pistol. There are times that I don't want to go into the forest without a gun, but there are regulations against having one. Sometimes this is due to hunting season/license issues. Having something out of site in the pack is handy. Not having a pistol can simplify things should your pack need to be opened for legal reasons. It cannot be fired until assembled and is also more socially acceptable.

I liked my AR-7 in years gone by. I broke something on it (I forget if it was the internal hammer or the firing pin). I gave it to a friend.
 
I've never had a problem with any of 'em. I keep them clean and shoot decent quality ammo through them. Never fiqured I'd run 100,000 rnds thru them..strictly survival type rifles. Good enough to harvest small game, and CMA in a tight spot. :D
 
I have a Charter Arms AR7, and it is a cute package, but I recently picked up 2 Winchester Mod. 1915 take-down pump action .22's. I far prefer them, both for accuracy, and for reliability, 'tho they are heavier.
 
Have you considered the Kel-Tec sub2000. It's a 9mm folding rifle that takes Glock 17 mags. It's very light and only takes 20 seconds or so to unfold and chamber a round. I've seen them for $200 and would consider it a superior choice.
 
Good thread. I have a 10/22 and am impressed with it. Do any of you have experience with the 10/22 with a Butler folding stock? If the combination worked out the rifle could be folded and put in the back pack easily. Of course, the Butler folding stock might be junk for all I know.
 
Zip06
Butler makes a good folding stock, but you can get into the Brady Ban stuff. If it isn't already assembled it may be illegal to do so now. It must also have been assembled prior to the Assault weapons ban.

That said I have one that has a folding stock and a Carbon Barrel that I have aluminum bedded, trigger job, overtravel.... It is one of the most accurate guns I have. Light and short to pack or stowe.

Someone makes a 10/22 barrel that has a quick fold over design. Try rimfirecentral.com and they would know. I hung out there for a long time and learned more than I thought could be learned about 10/22s

Gadget54
 
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