Single Shot in .308

[Ted124]

I am considering a single shot in .308.
I previously emailed Henry Repeating Arms. They quoted up to 90 days, from the time my LGS places an order with them.
I still have some 500 rounds of .308. It was my go to bolt action and M1A caliber.
I don't want to go bolt or semi-auto again, I just like to shoot it occasionally. I think .308 is a great round for a rifle.
What's the word on the range?

[Ted124]

Placed an order on a Henry H15 Steel Single Shot in .308
Regional distributor has it in stock. It won't take very long, maybe up to 2 weeks.

https://www.henryusa.com/firearm/h15-single-shot-rifle/

I like the pistol grip and the simplicity of a blued steel frame.

[HenryFan]

I own a Henry Single Shot in .30-30 Win. and it is one of my favorite firearms. I bet you will be quite pleased with the rifle when you receive it.

[rickhem]

Nice, and congrats, that looks like a nice rifle. I like that stock and frame too, and it has that kind of functional appearance that a single shot should have. The 10 twist should handle almost anything you want to shoot through it.
So are the Henry single shots capable of changing barrels for a different caliber/cartridge?

[Ted124]

I have not seen anything that would indicate that barrels can be changed. I don't think so.

It's almost like a single action revolver, just a much longer barrel. Gotta cock that hammer every time.
The lever to open the breach works in both directions, making the rifle ambidextrous.
Else there is not much to it.

I remember, when I started to put single rounds into my M1A's chamber. I had the feeling something was amiss.
In any case, it's still a 22" barrel. That'll bring the .308 up to speed. 300 yards (w/ scope) no problem.

Hikock45 w/ a Henry Single Shot in 450 Bushmaster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjr5Mt9wwRE

[HenryFan]

The Henry Single Shot rifle doesn't have the ability to change barrels, at least not to my knowledge. I think if it were easily done, Henry would offer rifle/shotgun combinations.

[rickhem]

I looked it up, and Gemini said they are not interchangeable, at least not without a lot of gunsmithing.
They do look amazingly similar to the single barrel shotgun. Still a nice rifle, and I'm interested to hear how it shoots.

[Ted124]

My order, the Single Shot in .308 came in on Monday. Wasn't able to go and DROS it yesterday, but I am planning for today.
I hope all goes well, that I can make it out of the workplace for an hour and get that background check turned in.

Update. DROS is done. See you in 10 days!
Tried to snap a picture but cut off the muzzle. I'm a pro, ya know!

[Hatchdog]

Very nice and good looking wood. I like how the checkering looks slightly darker than the rest of the stock. I’m like you, I shoot firearms better than a camera.

[HenryFan]

What is DROS?

[Sir Henry]

My order, the Single Shot in .308 came in on Monday. Wasn't able to go and DROS it yesterday, but I am planning for today.
I hope all goes well, that I can make it out of the workplace for an hour and get that background check turned in.

Update. DROS is done. See you in 10 days!
Tried to snap a picture but cut off the muzzle. I'm a pro, ya know!

Congratulations.

[Ted124]

I like the balanced weights of the rifle. The wood looks & feels great. The checkering is sharp & useful. The swivel lever to open the break works both ways. After a couple of tries, the fore-end/barrel pivots almost by itself.
The sights are ok since I am blind anyways.
Noticeable: you can see the sights only when the hammer is cocked. otherwise, the spur is blocking the view.
I would expect a decent kick coming from this fairly light weight rifle. We'll see. Nothing we can't handle.