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  • woodsie57

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    I'm with ya- really wanting long gun to try out my 357/38 reloads in, not wanting to sink $500 +in a lever action, though I'm starting to weaken a bit- wish I'd grabbed a $189 handi when they were common
     

    jspy5

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    I have one in 308. Fit and finish is really nice, but I haven't had a chance to get to the range with it yet. Not sure if they still have them on the rack but Bradis had a couple of them a couple weeks ago. Pricing was below $400 I believe. I have always admired the looks of the Ruger single shots but wouldn't pay the price they command, so to me if the Henry is a
    shooter it seems like a viable alternative albeit cheaper. YMMV
     

    jzwhts

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    I really like the idea that the Henry has sights on it where the H&R did not. Especially for a pistol caliber rifle, I don't think a scope is necessary. I think this would just be a great plinker, especially with reloads, that would keep the cost/fun ratio fairly low.
     

    walleyepw

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    Looks to be a better fit and finish than the H&Rs of past. I like the looks of the gun with both the steel and brass frame. Although the brass framed would be my preferred for aesthetics.
     

    Hookeye

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    LOL..........I paid 650 for mine used (no scope).
    Bland wood, but still no buyers remorse.

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    Hookeye

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    The single shot thing has no appeal or detriment.
    I just like pretty rifles.

    Henry has been putting some nice wood on their stuff.
    Saw a .44 mag with a lot of figure.
     
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    Hookeye

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    Chambered in .243 win.
    Try WW Deer Season XP this fall.........if not raining.
    If we get an opener as crappy as last yr, I'll take the 700 synth.

    The deer in the pic aint much, but does have a mane.
    Plus the rifle isn't too common.
    And the pic is in focus..........overall, pretty cool IMHO ;)

    Got away from break opens (had Contender carbine).
    Prefer a falling block if going single shot.

    Contenders aint cheap, and I like the older synth stock best for feel on one (added cheekpiece).
    Lot less hassle to just get a CVA or Henry.
    Too bad the CVA stock sucks.
     
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    Hookeye

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    A non exposed hammer break open, with the safety acting as a cocker (like on some Euro rifles) would be a plus (like Merkel K3).
    While having to cock the hammer on my TC was never a prob........and I didn't run a extension.........think the look and lower scope mounting to be pluses.
    But then many see a single shot as a utilitarian piece and want a low price.
     
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    singlesix

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    But then many see a single shot as a utilitarian piece and want a low price
    You're lucky, Ruger 1 owners are very proud of the rifle and pricing reflects it, I was told Ruger stop making many Calibers, thus the steep resale price.
     

    Hookeye

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    You're lucky, Ruger 1 owners are very proud of the rifle and pricing reflects it, I was told Ruger stop making many Calibers, thus the steep resale price.

    Yes, they used to offer quite a few chamberings per model.
    But the market has changed.
    Now they do limited runs, and often sell out of certain offerings.

    People want good wood, and a bland #1 is a hard sell.
    Buying take off stock sets to upgrade, aint cheap either.
     

    Hookeye

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    Number 1's have never been cheap.
    Pride aint got nothing to do with pricing.
    Can only sell it for what folks are willing to pay.
    And they sell (if they have good wood) at decent prices (seller).
    Is what it is.
    Unfortunately folks think a #3 is like a #1 and want silly prices for them.
    I won't pay it.
     

    Hopper

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    My son has the new single shot in 223, and it's a keeper. Beautiful wood, and nice fit/finish overall. Very easy to take down and clean up. We've scoped it with a 3x12, but haven't had a chance to get it zeroed in yet. He loves it!
     
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