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New Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle
« on: January 03, 2025, 03:39:47 PM »
Has anyone held one of these in their hands yet?  First lever action I've seen in .223 or 300 BLK from Henry (or anyone else?).  Looks like the box mag will alleviate the spritzer point on primer safety issue inherent with tube mags.  MSRP is pricey as all hell, but it looks like a fun one.  I'm dubious of "sub-MOA" right out of the box, but anything's possible I guess. 

https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/lever-action-supreme-rifle/
      

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Re: New Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2025, 03:48:29 PM »
I have no experience with the Henry.

I do love the commercial subtext of this trend, where the market responds to the semiautomatic rifle bans in various states with alternative rifles in popular cartridges.

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Re: New Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2025, 06:47:00 PM »
Having 2, a Golden Boy in 44mag and the steel 45-70.. plus others from Marlin, a .357, .30-30 and a pair of 30carbine levers... the sub-MOA to me is a bit of a stretch. Don't get me wrong.. Henry makes some good stuff, and it's pricey.. and oh so smooth.... That accuracy might be obtainable with perfect handloads in perfect conditions with a hand selected accurized rifle.. a lever action isn't a sniper, nor is it built for that kinda task.. 2 inches at a 100yards... or minute of white tail I'd deem sufficient for them, which either of these can do, just ask the 3 deer.  One ding on Henrys... the tube fed design... the side loading gate is so much easier.

Actually... I've been considering another Henry... in 327 Federal Magnum, and I discovered there is a 454 Casull lever action. :)


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Re: New Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2025, 06:47:53 PM »
I'll take one in 7.62x39 please.  :P :) :))
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Re: New Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2025, 08:29:41 PM »
7.62 x 39 is the first thing i though of when i read the 'other calibers coming soon'!!  chuckles1

I hadn't thought of the semi auto bans, but I bet you're right P32. Makes sense.

I was thinking of getting their little 9mm carbine but was going to wait and see how other's had held up in the year or so since they've been available. Neat to see they are moving forward with new designs. The six lug rotating bolt on these looks stout as hell. If the aluminum receiver will hold up, there is no reason they couldn't offer a more powerful cartridge with it.