Henry Survival Rifle or AR-7 Survival Rifle????

go to the firingline.com and search the rifle board (site closed, but you can still do searches-very good info) or try rimfirecentral.com
 
The Charter Arms model seem to have trouble feeding anything but standard velocity .22 ammo. The makers of the Henry AR-7 claim that it will feed .22 ammo of any velocity.
 
What about overall quality??? I went to a local Gun Dealer, they said that a Henry would cost 186.78 and that the AR-7 would be about the same. Is one or the other better for the money? Is 186.78 a fair Price for the Henry?
 
I think quality is not much of an issue with this weapon. I suspect that they are made on the same production line, with the only difference being roll marks. There are many fine alternative, high quality .22 rifles at the "under $200" price point. The Reminton, Ruger and many others qualify as high quality firearms. If you're looking for an inexpensive take-down, floating, semi-auto, survival rifle... I think these (the AR-7s) are the only real choices. In the final analysis, I'd by the one from the dealer I liked best, and if they are both from the same dealer, I'd select the least expensive.

Hope this helps you out.

Best of luck from... Doug
 
There are many fine alternative, high quality .22 rifles at the "under $200" price point. The Reminton, Ruger and many others qualify as high quality firearms.
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Yeah really, why on earth would you even consider one of those rifles. If there was a significant price advantage that made the poorer quality seem a worthwhile trade, I could maybe understand, but with the classic, high quality, Ruger 10/22 at - last I checked - $160 in Wal-mart, why bother? Just because it looks prettier, doesn't mean it won't last just as long if not longer in a hard environment than those other rifles. Besides, at least you'll have accuracy.

Warthog
 
What warthog says.

I bought a stainless, synthetic 10/22 for my Sailor Son, at a discount store we have here called Bi-Mart for $119, about 4 months ago. The only reason I ever bought the AR-7 was because it floats and was small enough to put into a very compact survival kit I carry everywhere, and since list on it was about $60 when I bought it, I wouldn't be hurt too bad if it got stolen. My philosophy about survival guns is that you don't load a floating gun up with a bunch of accessories - scope, flashider, etc - cause then it would sink.

There is a nice little folding carbine that floats - I think it's a Kel-Tech - available .40 S&W and 9MM - for under $300. I'll likely put one in my survival kit and put the AR-7 on the wall. Oh, yeah... you have to buy their little gun bag to put it in if you want it to float.
 
I realize that a Ruger or a Marlin would be better quality, but I need something that will break down. It's a little hard to carry a Ruger 10/22 in a backpack.
 
You might want to do a search on gunbroker.com or gunxchange.com or another gun selling site and look for a marlin papoose.
I dont think its made anymore but it was only discontinued a couple of years ago. they are highly rated in terms of accuracy by thoes smallbore junkies who own them. I had one new in case and for some reason never fired it and ended up selling it to finance another gun-oh well. Its a breakdown that will float in its case.
They look like a model 60 marlin without a forarm. Should be right around your price point.
Me, I go for the CZ line of rimfires. Although not take down, the czs will shoot with (or out shoot) any production 22 rifle out there under 600 dollars, period.
My father and I shoot rimfires for fun and to see who can print the smallest groups in the off season (summertime/no hunting season) and he had to step up and buy a cooper to consistantly out shoot my czs.
HTH
 
Caliban, I have a Henry takedown .22 that I'm looking to sell. PM me if you're interested.
 
The Marlin Papoose is indeed still around. I just saw one in my local shop for $200-220.
 
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