New spin on a Great lil'pack rifle

I am going to buy one :thumbup:.... I've wasted more than $200 on other things :D
Every review I read is the gun comes well oiled & if that is the case then you need to removed the excess oil before firing or jams & etc will occur . I use CCI stinger & mini mag 22 LR ammo the majority of the time w/o fail and hoping the same results with this pack rifle.
I located 2 last night but was the 2008/09 version.... I am looking for the newer style version. the search continues :D
 
History...
(what little I know)
Began as the AR-7 from Armalite.
(decently made, reliable to a point)
Later sold to Charter Arms.
(at first same as Armalite, then quality got in the way of production, here is when it got its reputation)
Now produced by Henry
(fighting a poor reputation is hard but they have gone back to a quality manufacturing, this is still a low cost "survival" gun, they are said to be more reliable now)

Some other pluses
This rifle will float.
This rifle was designed to be constructed of sheet metal parts.
While not easy,replacement parts could be made with hand tools.
 
Someone do a review and compare it to a Marlin Papoose. That one is the best take-down .22 in my opinion.
 
I'm really liking this new stock!
will definitely want a range report after you get it Tony!
 
It looks like a great design. I want to hear reasons why I should take this instead of my Marlin. Has anyone used both rifles? Is it as durable, accurate, and functional as the Marlin?
 
ans7812 said:
It looks like a great design. I want to hear reasons why I should take this instead of my Marlin. Has anyone used both rifles? Is it as durable, accurate, and functional as the Marlin?
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you have a great pack rifle why change ?

I have neither and for me I choose the US Henry when I come across the new version for no other reason than the cool factor....
I have never shot the marlin or the US Henry but I am only buying one , I'll review it sometime this year after I find one to purchase. :thumbup:
 
texastonydobbs said:
you have a great pack rifle why change ?

I have neither and for me I choose the US Henry when I come across the new version for no other reason than the cool factor....
I have never shot the marlin or the US Henry but I am only buying one , I'll review it sometime this year after I find one to purchase. :thumbup:
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If a quality piece of gear turns up, there is no harm done by looking into it. I see nothing wrong with wanting to upgrade to a different system (in this case, survival/take-down .22) if I'm going to get better service out of it. By your logic, we should only own one of each type of knife (folder, fixed, chopper, slippie). I'm not even taking into account the "collectability/coolness" factor of it. If I want two great take-down .22s just because I like them, sue me.
 
ans7812 said:
If a quality piece of gear turns up, there is no harm done by looking into it. I see nothing wrong with wanting to upgrade to a different system (in this case, survival/take-down .22) if I'm going to get better service out of it. By your logic, we should only own one of each type of knife (folder, fixed, chopper, slippie). I'm not even taking into account the "collectability/coolness" factor of it. If I want two great take-down .22s just because I like them, sue me.
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:confused: man you seem to be tripping..... & have me all wrong (1 of each ?? you dont know me then):rolleyes:
I was simple noting the new version of the US henry Survival 22 , it seems no one has one yet ? I will buy one and give my opinion on it... you stated you had a marlin papoose, great lil' gun , I agree, but I wanted to try the new version of the original gun in thread not the tried and true version like the papoose. if you want more than one go for ,then you can compare the two & maybe save me $200+ in cash .
 
texastonydobbs said:
:confused: man you seem to be tripping..... & have me all wrong (1 of each ?? you dont know me then):rolleyes:
I was simple noting the new version of the US henry Survival 22 , it seems no one has one yet ? I will buy one and give my opinion on it... you stated you had a marlin papoose, great lil' gun , I agree, but I wanted to try the new version of the original gun in thread not the tried and true version like the papoose. if you want more than one go for ,then you can compare the two & maybe save me $200+ in cash .
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You said "why change?" It seemed to me like you were saying I shouldn't look into another take-down .22 if I already have one? That's the way I interpreted it anyway.:confused:
 
FWIW I think the point is having something that will help you survive not just a cool rifle packed in it's butt. If you can't rely on it why carry it. I can take a steak knife out of my kitchen but I prefer to but a ESEE 6 to do the job.
 
ans7812 said:
It looks like a great design. I want to hear reasons why I should take this instead of my Marlin. Has anyone used both rifles? Is it as durable, accurate, and functional as the Marlin?
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you just seemed so marlin direct in this quoted post reason I said why change ... why fix it if not broken attitude kinda...
I am not trying to sway you away from or towards anything,just sharing my new intrest was all this thread was about :thumbup:
 
texastonydobbs said:
you just seemed so marlin direct in this quoted post reason I said why change ... why fix it if not broken attitude kinda...
I am not trying to sway you away from or towards anything,just sharing my new intrest was all this thread was about :thumbup:
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I can see how it might sound that way. I just said that in hopes of inspiring some thoughtful responses and to get a real in depth review. I thought the newer model was already in production and being used; my misunderstanding.
 
I was going to buy one used at a local shop for $185, but I kept reading around that some are great, some are unreliable. I guess its just the one you happen to buy. But I don't want to invest in a chance like that. Keltec su 16c, for $500 or so, seems like a nice rifle. Need to check one out soon.
 
LittleSpartan said:
I was going to buy one used at a local shop for $185, but I kept reading around that some are great, some are unreliable. I guess its just the one you happen to buy. But I don't want to invest in a chance like that. Keltec su 16c, for $500 or so, seems like a nice rifle. Need to check one out soon.
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I would of bought it and found out for myself...... $185 not a bad price at all :thumbup:
 
Always been kinda fond of this little rifle, and as of yet, haven't been able to try one out.

Of course these is always the Kel-Tec SU16 series of packguns too. :)
 
I had an AR-7. I wouldn't recommend them or any of their varients. It was unreliable and inaccurate. For it's intended purpose there are better options.

I filled the nitch it left (survival 22) with a Ruger 22/45 pistol. Its more compact, more accurate, more reliable, handier and weighs less. I still want to add a small red dot sight to it and perhaps a red lense flashlight for night hunting.

There was a very good article written by instructors at the Army survival school on this very subject. They started out with 22 rifles as well and ended up with Rugers Mark IIs and 22/45s.
 
The browning takedown also intrigues me. Not entirely inexpensive, but most Browning designs work just fine, when not dicked around with by plumbers or dumbasses trying to re-engineer them for monetary gain or marketshare.
 
I'm planning on getting one also. For the price point, its worth it to me if for no other reason than just to try it out.
I like the idea of something that compact and light weight. The water-tight stock is a def plus.
If it shoots well then its going in my pack, if not then I'll just sell it off.
 
Parker said:
The browning takedown also intrigues me. Not entirely inexpensive, but most Browning designs work just fine, when not dicked around with by plumbers or dumbasses trying to re-engineer them for monetary gain or marketshare.
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John Browning was a firearms genious,

... as was Eugene Stoner!

Which proves this >>> "when not dicked around with by plumbers or dumbasses trying to re-engineer them for monetary gain or marketshare"


:)
 
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