https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/single-shot-rifle/
I see Henry is make single shots. Never heard a bad thing about a Henry. Never heard a bad thing about a #1, but cant say the same thing for Ruger

We're all talking single shots. Various brands, and price ranges.


With the H&R I was just throwing out a cheap alternative that I have had very good results with this summer playing around with. It ain't as pretty as a Ruger #1, or a Henry. But the handful I've played with have all shot good. A few of them exceptionally well.

But they definitely don't look as good as the pricier options. Although the Henry has a very good price point in my opinion and from what I've found.


-Jake

CVA Hunter is around $250...Ive seen them sold as low as $199

CVA Scout V2 is around $350 but previous year models can sometimes be found cheaper without the brake.

Buds Gunshop has a nice selection of both and the model number for older models too. They have a Hunter Compact with cheap scope in 7mm-08 for under $250


Their 45/70s can be modified into a dandy little smokeless muzzleloader that can easily shoot a 275gr bullet over 2300fps.

I've owned Ruger #1s and a H&R Handi rifle. The #1 was in 405 win and the H&R in .223. Both shot very well. The only single shot I have now is a Pedersoli Sharps replica in .45-70. That too us a shooter though not as good as the other 2.
I was looking at the Henry's too when I first saw them in the catalog. IMO if your budget doesn't allow for a Ruger #1 then I'd opt for the CVA.
What I personally would like would be a .45-70 double rifle (SxS). But not the Remington/Baikal. Those were really crappy.

I didn't realize Henry was making them now.

If Henry made that single shot in a 405Win i would be all over it. :D Ive always wanted a 405 but im not paying the crazy prices ive seen.

You do realize Ruger MAKES the No.1, right?

If you haven't heard bad things about a Henry or No.1, you have had your fingers stuck in your ears.

Huh? I havn't heard a bad thing about #1s, but I don't follow them. I have about ruger in general, my own experiences.

No, I havn't heard anything bad about Henry. I don't follow them really close, but not my first time on a gun forum. I just did't like the balance of their 45-70 compared to my Marlin. Also I think their blueing is awful. Looks like paint. I would be ok, if it were cheaper. Not a big fan of gold, unless I was doign iron sights, and wanted to be somewhat historical.

I need to check on the square I bought for a Henry, now that you mention it.

got 2 #1's, paid 650 bucks each for them in '92 don't shoot like the price should warrant, triggers suk, will never buy another my RRA Varminter will shoot circles around my #1V.
RR

Surveyor527,
Take a look at the TCR'83 or '87. They don't make them anymore, however, they can still be found for a good price. The 83 even has a set trigger. I love mine. I've had it for years. Even with its long barrels thw overall length is short as its a break open action. I have a .223, .243, and a .338. Awesome!

Just a suggestion!