AR7

[lostinthewoods]

Hello all.

I didn't want to hi jack Clarence's thread about backpack guns.

I was wondering if anyone has messed with one of these little things? The voices are telling me lately that I should have one in my BOB.

Any thoughts?

lost

[bee_pipes]

Owned one once - ineresting little rifle. Very simple. If memory serves correctly, only room for one, very small magazine. Would be excellent on a canoe or kayak trip - floats. I played with it for a few firings then sold it. Rimfires were so cheap back then... Not very practical.

Regards,
Pat

[RangerRick]

I've had 2 and unfortunately broken both plastic stocks. Guess I expected them to be a little tougher than they were. They both however did shoot well.

Rick

[Tuckahoe]

I have owned several of the older Charter Arms AR-7's. and the Survival Arms AR-7's. I have not owned the current Henry Arms version.
This is a neat little rifle to have along just in case you need a rifle. It is very packable and could be placed in the pocket of a pack for just in case. They are accurate enough to take small game if you need to resort to hunting. It is also a handy little plinker to keep in the jeep or car and all around fun gun.
Another important point, if you need a rifle "now" you will not have time to put one together. If you feel that you need a rifle quickly you will need to have it assembled before you need it. Another option to the AR-7 Would be the Marlin Papoose or if your state allows a Ruger 10-22 with a folding Ramline stock. The Ruger would give you the advantage of higher capacity magazines.

[Farmer]

I had one of the newer Henrys - and it was just fine! Except that some .22 ammo wouldn't feed consistently - Remington, IIRC, so I had fairly frequent jams until the feed ramp/chamber matchup was corrected.

Whether you want one depends on how you plan to use it. If you don't need semi-auto, or if single shot will work for you, you have other options. I ultimately went from the AR7 to a Springfield M6 and then to a Thompson.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i98/KWMcClure/WithScope.jpg

This one is in .308, but you could go with just about any caliber you feel comfortable with. It breaks down into components that fit well into a small backpack and as such is perfect for a go bag (which is where I have mine).

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i98/KWMcClure/SmallPackage.jpg

The Henry will float, so it would probably be more appropriate for a boat kit.

[Badger]

I have an AR-7 made by Charter Arms back in the '80. It broke serveral firing. I finally sold it and bought a Ruger 10/22.

[Pitdog]

The new Henrys are much nicer than the old.

[Mr.B]

I have an AR-7 from Charter Arms. Its a good little firearm. I dont eat much meat and dont really hunt its a good plinker, I can plink things at 25-50 meters no problem with the basic sights after that? Ive never really tried. It seems to have a feeding problem with it sometimes. The problem I have had with it is bullets tend to hang up while feeding into the barrel.