My Henry U.S. Survival (AR-7)

The Meach · 09-23-2009

Had this a couple months now, finally got around to posting it up.

I orderered it back in May from Wyatt's Sporting goods in Cicero, picked it up new for $220. Sadly it took them a while to get it to me because i ordered right in the middle of their licensing debacle over there. however they did do as much as they could to make it right so I would be willing recommend them.

One of the coolest aspects of this little rife is that it all packs down into the stock for easy carrying. Plus it weighs in at only 2.5 pounds (they also say it floats but i'm none to eager to test that out).

It comes with 2 8-round mags that pack into the stock (1 in the receiver, 1 in a slot), all metal parts are Teflon coated, both the stock and the barrels cover are "impact resistant" plastic (another thing I'm perfectly happy not testing out). It all assembles together real easy with not tools or fuss.

It can be pretty front heavy when fully assembled, but that's just because its so light in the first place. I'm thinking about putting in some fishing weights to balance it out more and give it some more heft. The first thing I noticed while shooting it Is that the stock is rather "chunky" and the lack of any fore grip whatsoever forced my to ajust myself constantly for the first few mags through it. It comes with a adjustable peep site in the rear with a blade in the front. The peep comes in two standard sizes too big and just right. Took me about half an hour but once i got use to it, I was getting 2 1/2 inch groups @ 50 yards. (that's pretty good for me and not bad for a rifle that packs into my backpack)

All in all i like the little thing and it will soon become the bane of cans and squirrels everywhere.

Ah and cons/things they could do better:
-You can't safe it unless there is a round in the chamber
-no place to put extra ammo beyond the two mags (a la the Springfield M6)
-some hardware not Teflon coated and prone to rust (oil this thing down before you put it away)
-NEVER TAKE IT APART (i was chasing springs for two hours)
-Mag release is inside the trigger guard

techres · 09-23-2009

I want one of these, very, very badly. Please get it out to the range ASAP and get some 5 round groups with various kinds of .22lr and bring back a range report with pic. I am desperate to know how accurate these henries can be.

These pics only make the want ever so much worse!

2ADMNLOVER · 09-23-2009

I always thought they were cool to , range report with pics !!!!!

The Meach · 09-23-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by techres

I want one of these, very, very badly. Please get it out to the range ASAP and get some 5 round groups with various kinds of .22lr and bring back a range report with pic. I am desperate to know how accurate these henries can be.

I'm prolly not a good enough shot to be judging this thing off of. If anyone wants to borrow it for a day feed it and put it through its paces let me know. Just make sure to have her back by curfew

ramick · 09-23-2009

Awesome gun I used to have one. It was a Armalite though, sadly when I took it home it didnt fire. So I took it back and havent bought a new one yet.

Whosyer · 09-23-2009

Sweet looking little rifle.

techres · 09-23-2009

I have heard nothing but good on these. No to mention they added a rail on the receiver. Too, too cool.

wally05 · 09-23-2009

Omg! I've always wanted one of these. It would be one of those "oh my, the sh*t has hit the fan and we gotta go!" guns. Too cool. A pretty cool last ditch weapon.

The Meach · 09-24-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jburris

had one and loved it. one of the best shooting survival guns out. besides my bronco 22 wire frame

I've heard of those, looks like this right?

there was also a .410/.22 combo out i think. I looked them up they run anywhere from 100 bucks to 800. Neat, has a kinda post apocalyptic look to it. Seems like it would be had to track one down in decent condition tho.

doglb · 09-24-2009

The AR-7 is a cool little concept.
Check out this website:
AR-7 Customized Accessories, LLC

They have some cool accessories for it!

09-23-2009	#1 (permalink)
The Meach Sharpshooter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nobletucky Posts: 779	My Henry U.S. Survival (AR-7) Had this a couple months now, finally got around to posting it up. I orderered it back in May from Wyatt's Sporting goods in Cicero, picked it up new for $220. Sadly it took them a while to get it to me because i ordered right in the middle of their licensing debacle over there. however they did do as much as they could to make it right so I would be willing recommend them. One of the coolest aspects of this little rife is that it all packs down into the stock for easy carrying. Plus it weighs in at only 2.5 pounds (they also say it floats but i'm none to eager to test that out). It comes with 2 8-round mags that pack into the stock (1 in the receiver, 1 in a slot), all metal parts are Teflon coated, both the stock and the barrels cover are "impact resistant" plastic (another thing I'm perfectly happy not testing out). It all assembles together real easy with not tools or fuss. It can be pretty front heavy when fully assembled, but that's just because its so light in the first place. I'm thinking about putting in some fishing weights to balance it out more and give it some more heft. The first thing I noticed while shooting it Is that the stock is rather "chunky" and the lack of any fore grip whatsoever forced my to ajust myself constantly for the first few mags through it. It comes with a adjustable peep site in the rear with a blade in the front. The peep comes in two standard sizes too big and just right. Took me about half an hour but once i got use to it, I was getting 2 1/2 inch groups @ 50 yards. (that's pretty good for me and not bad for a rifle that packs into my backpack) All in all i like the little thing and it will soon become the bane of cans and squirrels everywhere. Ah and cons/things they could do better: -You can't safe it unless there is a round in the chamber -no place to put extra ammo beyond the two mags (a la the Springfield M6) -some hardware not Teflon coated and prone to rust (oil this thing down before you put it away) -NEVER TAKE IT APART (i was chasing springs for two hours) -Mag release is inside the trigger guard __________________ It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong. – Voltaire Last edited by The Meach; 09-23-2009 at 17:42.

09-23-2009	#2 (permalink)
techres Building Bridges Between Ammo Forts Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 4,505	I want one of these, very, very badly. Please get it out to the range ASAP and get some 5 round groups with various kinds of .22lr and bring back a range report with pic. I am desperate to know how accurate these henries can be. These pics only make the want ever so much worse! __________________ Techres RWVA Instructor Appleseed Indiana State Coordinator Find us at: www.appleseedinfo.org

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2ADMNLOVER Expert Join Date: May 2009 Location: West side Indy Posts: 1,827	I always thought they were cool to , range report with pics !!!!! __________________ Buried down deep somewhere I have a sense of humor . Most of the time I just forget where I leave it .

09-23-2009	#5 (permalink)
ramick Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntington Posts: 152	Awesome gun I used to have one. It was a Armalite though, sadly when I took it home it didnt fire. So I took it back and havent bought a new one yet. __________________ "Only a pimp in a New Orleans whorehouse or a tin-horn gambler would carry a pearl-handled pistol." - General George S. Patton

09-23-2009	#7 (permalink)
techres Building Bridges Between Ammo Forts Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomington Posts: 4,505	I have heard nothing but good on these. No to mention they added a rail on the receiver. Too, too cool. __________________ Techres RWVA Instructor Appleseed Indiana State Coordinator Find us at: www.appleseedinfo.org

09-23-2009	#6 (permalink)
Whosyer Plinker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warren County Posts: 153	Sweet looking little rifle.

09-23-2009	#8 (permalink)
wally05 Marksman Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 366	Omg! I've always wanted one of these. It would be one of those "oh my, the sht has hit the fan and we gotta go!" guns. Too cool. A pretty cool last ditch weapon. __________________ SLR15- AR15 Armorer Certified - I love Berettas!*

09-24-2009	#10 (permalink)
doglb Plinker 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 480	The AR-7 is a cool little concept. Check out this website: AR-7 Customized Accessories, LLC They have some cool accessories for it! __________________ "The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on". USG- SGT/USMC 1991-1999 Semper Fi

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