U.S. Survival Rifle 22LR Semi-Auto AR-7 Henry Repeating Arms

Published on February 19, 2010
Duration: 7:52

The Henry U.S. Survival Rifle AR-7 in .22 LR is a lightweight, semi-automatic firearm designed for portability and survival. Its key feature is the ability to store all components (barrel, receiver, magazines) within its waterproof, floating buttstock, reducing its stowed length to just 16.5 inches. Assembly requires no tools, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The rifle demonstrated reliable performance with decent accuracy.

Quick Summary

The Henry U.S. Survival Rifle AR-7 is designed for portability and survival, storing all components within its waterproof, floating buttstock for a 16.5-inch stowed length. Assembly is tool-less, and it demonstrated reliable performance with decent accuracy (3-inch group at 40 yards) during testing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Shooting Demo
  2. 00:20Design History & Storage Feature
  3. 01:08Disassembly & Waterproof Stock
  4. 02:01Tool-less Assembly Process
  5. 03:19Specifications & Accuracy Test
  6. 04:43Controls & Sights Review
  7. 05:38Materials & Weather Resistance

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Henry U.S. Survival Rifle AR-7 ideal for survival situations?

Its key survival feature is the ability to store all components—barrel, receiver, and magazines—inside the waterproof buttstock. This makes it incredibly compact (16.5 inches stowed) and buoyant, ensuring it won't be lost if dropped in water.

How easy is it to assemble the Henry AR-7 rifle?

Assembly is remarkably simple and requires no tools. The receiver screws onto the stock, followed by the barrel and butt plate, all hand-tightened for quick deployment in the field.

What are the key specifications of the Henry AR-7?

The rifle features a 16-inch barrel, weighs only 2.5 pounds, and has an assembled length of 35 inches. It's chambered in .22 LR and typically holds 8 rounds per magazine.

How accurate is the Henry U.S. Survival Rifle?

During testing, the rifle demonstrated decent accuracy, achieving a 3-inch group at 40 yards. It also proved reliable, with the reviewer reporting zero malfunctions during the evaluation.

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