Henry AR-7 22LR Survival Rifle Review

The AR-7 Survival rifle from Henry Rifle. This survival rifle was invented by Eugene Stoner under the Armalite brand for Air Force pilots, eventually Henry bought the rights to this unique 22LR rifle. Since then it has built a cult following with outdoorsmen, survivalist, backpackers, hikers, etc. The unique feature of this rifle is the ability to store the barrel, receiver and up to three magazines into the plastic stock of the rifle.
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[@leesagomez6615]

Folks a 22lr is a versatile caliber you can carry quite a few rounds weight wise compared to larger caliber. Plus it’s report is not excessively loud. USAF issued them to pilots for a down situation. I hear so many say. 22lr won’t hurt you hmmmm any well placed shot and you drop many are killed yearly by this alleged small Ca round.

[@TiberiousGib]

Don’t get me wrong I wouldn’t want to be hit with one but 22LR isn’t a good self defense round. It’s good for plinking and hunting small critters

[@hershfam]

It’s so funny ppl think they’ll just walk off a .22

[@joshgerving4391]

A.22 will still kill easily many videos on ballistics gel and those fake body’s ..don’t get me wrong I’d rather have a 5.56 or my 9mm but it was intended for survival so either way your 22 will keep you alive and eating till you get home

[@Ren-lx8wv]

@@hershfam Plenty of people do. Unless you get hit directly in the head or vital you'll be kicking around for a while.

[@famvirious]

​@@Ren-lx8wv It kills more people than any caliber. It can kill immediately with a heart shot or heat shot but will still kill over time with an arterial shot, lung shot, gut shot, spleen shot, or femur shot potentially. So it can easily kill you, just not as easily as a bigger chunk of lead. Survival rates between .22 and 9mm aren't very different

[@locokrazy]

The ar-7 was one of the first guns i ever got to shoot. I picked one up recently and plan on letting my boys shoot it soon. Its a fun little gun that vanishes in the pack which makes it a perfect camping plinker. Yes its goofy looking but honestly its a fun gun i honestly believe any gun owner should have in the safe.

[@TiberiousGib]

Absolutely

[@michaelthompson7121]

I agree also

[@IAMJORDI0117]

Exactly I would take it for a survival gun. I could hunt small game with it and everything and a survival situation when I had to carry light

[@lestercoons3962]

I bought one in the survival package. Everything in it is high quality. Henry did it right!

[@TiberiousGib]

Indeed

[@samuelgibson780]

One of the very best rifles I've ever used, even right out of the box. A+, five stars. 👌

[@grumpygeorge]

I bought one for my son when he turned 16 and started camping a lot. As far as I know he always takes it with him. Fits nicely in a back pack.

[@raleighepp5274]

I might actually buy this soon! Could come in handy.

[@TiberiousGib]

Could be useful

[@travispowell2471]

I have had one of these for 20 + years. Been awesome.

[@TiberiousGib]

Dope

[@Machi74005]

I've heard this version of the AR7 from Henry is a good little rifle. I on the otherhand own one of these when it was built by Charter Arms and that thing is good for absolutely nothing but a paper weight.

[@petrkarv]

I agree with you. Found one on the shelf at the charter arms work shop back in the day. Wouldn't cycle to save it's life and forget about hitting anything.

[@TiberiousGib]

See s to be a common opinion

[@900stx7]

I've had the Henry for over a year now and it eats anything I feed it. So far it's been 100% reliable.

[@anonymousf454]

Please let them know we want one in 22 magnum. On Henrys website there is a link for suggestions. Let's get this sucker released at shotshow 2024👊😁

[@anonymousf454]

@@900stx7 Please let them know we want one in 22 magnum. On Henrys website there is a link for suggestions. Let's get this sucker released at shotshow 2024👊😁

[@jamesmichaelwoods2930]

I own one and it is a great little rifle.

[@TiberiousGib]

Awesome 👏

[@AlberthCyrussr]

I have head one at 25 years old ....would love to get a new one ...the one I head worked every well ...I am 57 to day and going to get a new one

[@TiberiousGib]

Awesome

[@cowboyx9380]

Well i’ve been watchin these vids for weeks. My pops bought one in the late 70s early 80s. My pops passed, and i’m buying a Henry AR7 tomorrow. Jus cuz

[@TiberiousGib]

Very cool

[@willvandermeer4733]

Have the same rifle, Henry is amazing and their customer service is bar non. Love my purchase

[@TiberiousGib]

Indeed!

[@gmc1966]

I have a Charter Arms version with aluminum receiver. Its awesome never a problem

[@TiberiousGib]

That’s good to hear, many of them have issues

[@georgecolaluca2720]

Great gun it's light, accurate and fun to shoot

[@TiberiousGib]

Agreed

[@chuck322]

I just bought one today that they call a heirloom addition. I can make my own serial number. Looks fun.

[@TiberiousGib]

That’s cool

[@CrimsonRaven51]

My AR-7 Explorer by Henry is in my backpack but the lower receiver has a scope attached and is packed in a large pistol case and packed with the rifle in the same backpack.

[@TiberiousGib]

Dope

[@petrkarv]

Happy it works for you. Charter models were frustrating at best.

[@TiberiousGib]

Can’t say I’m Surprised

[@andrewfossatti4937]

This is super cool! I need one… for reasons…

[@TiberiousGib]

Exactly!!!

[@robertemmons2260]

I've been contemplating this model for several months now. After seeing many positive reviews, I just may have to finally pull the trigger (pun intended) on this rifle.

[@TiberiousGib]

Why not??? Fun little blaster

[@FutureEnjoyer]

I highly recommend it I love it more than my Henry repeaters its nice having a little semi automatic 22 for target shooting

[@MrKingArthurhk]

I wish they would do other calibers.

[@TiberiousGib]

Like? 22 Magnum maybe

[@MrKingArthurhk]

@@TiberiousGib .357, .10mm, .44 magnum. Not everyone eats bunny rabbits and I have seen people I have taken out of the brush going out both ends on undercooked or wormy rabbits. It was a very pungent ride back to the Station.

[@anonymousf454]

Please let them know we want one in 22 magnum. On Henrys website there is a link for suggestions. Let's get this sucker released at shotshow 2024👊😁

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

I love this rifle, thanks

[@TiberiousGib]

Thanks for watching

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

Got one yesterday.Under 300.00. Would be a good truck gun in a small package. 3, or four more spare mag.s and a couple hundred rounds for emergencies.

[@TiberiousGib]

Dope

[@Ros-co]

I know it's a survival rifle but I would like to see a smooth boar barrel also so it could also be used as a garden gun😊❤

[@JW...-oj5iw]

For the folks who want a magnum version, I doubt it will happen, primarily for economic reasons, but also for logistical reasons as well. First, Henry is in business to be profitable first. That's how a company thrives. Secondly, they strive to produce a superior product and the logistics of upsizing to a potential AR-7M would pretty much require non-interchangeability between models. Case and head diameters are different. Case lengths are different. Pressures are substantially different, likely requiring a redesigned barrel, not just a reamed chamber. As designed, the survival rifle was meant for long stowage and very short usage. Henry has probably already spent more time and money on making the better version than they've recovered in sales. It's very likely (the Imperatos are quite intelligent) that they have already seriously considered the feasibility of a magnum version and found it possible from an engineering view, but a fail from the financial view. Ammo prices have exploded thanks to the horror of 2020 election. .22 Magnum was already expensive and hasn't gotten any better, just .22LR has worsened. The price gap is still in favor of the LR ammo, making it still more desirable in the market. Henry could probably produce a new chambering for the AR-7 with just a barrel change and that could be the .17 caliber version of the LR ammo. I have a Marlin in the .17 Mach 2 caliber. It's a good rifle and the round is interesting, but it's not a good hunting round for anything larger than a jackrabbit at short to medium range. When I obtained the rifle, I was trying to get the HMR version, but the guy who ordered it and I didn't know that there was a pipsqueak .17 caliber cartridge. When he ordered it by stock number, it came as the tiny round chambering. I've enjoyed its accuracy and it's not loud at all. The ammo wasn't too expensive, so I liked that aspect. Anyway, Henry could chamber it in the AR-7 easily, but I see a likely problem. The 17-20gr bullet is so light that it probably can't push the bolt back against the spring, requiring manual bolt operation. Sorry for the long dissertation, but I'm afraid the idea of a .22 magnum version of the AR-7 is very unlikely to materialize.

[@TiberiousGib]

Unlikely but a boy can dream

[@aleksandarvil5718]

*"From Russia With Love!"*

[@TiberiousGib]

Awesome 🙌🙌🙌

[@bretmavrick-ph2ip]

does the recievet fire without the stock and barrell,??👍👍

[@TiberiousGib]

I dont think so but didnt try

[@mafirearmsafety]

Got one 10 years ago for camping, have 3 mags for it.

[@TiberiousGib]

Nice

[@mafirearmsafety]

@@TiberiousGib I believe I paid $89 for it at Dicks Sporting Goods at that time, they no longer sell firearms.

[@sumtingwong4997]

If you like this gun you would love the keltec sub 2000

[@TiberiousGib]

I’ve review the sub2000, it’s dope

[@nastymkfan]

If I ever will have a rifle chambered in 22lr, it might be this.

[@TiberiousGib]

You need at least one rifle chambered in 22LR 😁

[@Cosmo4357-mj1tw]

I need to get one for my bug out bag.

[@TiberiousGib]

Agreed

[@williamwinn948]

10/22 breakdown seems to be more versatile

[@TiberiousGib]

Agreed, plus you have a ton of aftermarket support

[@ethanbrad2933]

I don’t hike or anything I just want it and that’s a good enough reason to buy one 🤙🏽😂

[@TiberiousGib]

Agreed

[@scott762mm]

It’s cool.

[@TiberiousGib]

Indeed

[@ozzieo5899]

Very very cool.. haven't seen anything like it before.. thanks for the vid my brother..

[@TiberiousGib]

Thanks for watching 🙌

[@fproszek]

SHTF.. yes we own guns for it. If you gotta get out of dodge , there's no gas and your wife and little kids are waiting. Your gun safe is waiting, your street sweeper is yelling "pick me", you would but you soon realize a pound of shells are only 9 shells. Not many. Your 9mm pistol is not only heavy but there's only 30 rounds per pound. Oof. Wifey is loading coolers with salami. Pick. If you ask me...the AR7 and a .22 pistol, both use bullets that come 134 per pound. Ya can fill up everyone's pockets with ammo and if you want rabbit with salami you won't blow up the meat with a shotgun shell. And you'll have 133 rounds left.

[@TiberiousGib]

Interesting comment

[@jkeithgarner3396]

I understand everyone’s consternation with the Charter version of the AR7, but come on Henry AIN’T Charter.

[@TiberiousGib]

Oh big word 🙌

[@jkeithgarner3396]

@@TiberiousGib wow, really?

[@tzackaria7]

still a piece of junk

[@rbm6184]

@@tzackaria7 No its not as long as you don't damage the feed ramps on the mags it will run. Henry made it reliable by adding a wire keeper on the mag. Other mags without it won't run.

[@waynenutter63]

I want one.

[@TiberiousGib]

You should get one

[@rickbirmingham2055]

Hmmm. Maybe merry Christmas to me lol.

[@TiberiousGib]

Why not???

[@IAMJORDI0117]

I want one for a survival gun

[@TiberiousGib]

Great choice

[@PlayingInVestapol]

@1:11 Mine sit around in a closet for so that it fell apart when I tried to shoot it. ButI see Walmart is selling a newer model.

[@TiberiousGib]

Walmart sell the Henry model?

[@therealrealshocker]

​@@TiberiousGibyes

[@JoaoPjp1601]

Goofy favorite rifle

[@TiberiousGib]

Agreed

[@bidyutranjandutta6515]

Can I buy this rifle without any gun lisence?

[@TiberiousGib]

Depends on your state laws, go talk to a LGS

[@danman-x4s]

Does it fit a scilencer

[@TiberiousGib]

Yup, threaded barrel

[@Five0]

Good review

[@TiberiousGib]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@manclimbtree3622]

Great review. Thanks!

[@TiberiousGib]

Thanks for watching!

[@waynenutter63]

Rem oil

[@TiberiousGib]

👍

[@waynenutter63]

Kinda reminds me of my browning

[@TiberiousGib]

I get that

[@adriang4023]

Wish it was in 22mag

[@TiberiousGib]

That be cool

[@tzackaria7]

then it could jam up in two different calibers

[@leondillon8723]

0:48) .22 Long Rifle(LR). Effective (kill) range of 1.25 mile. .22 Long is ONE mile.

[@TiberiousGib]

How many one mile kills with 22LR?

[@patkost10]

Id like to see a 9mm version

[@TiberiousGib]

That would be dope

[@Dan-d6i]

Want to see fill auto

[@TiberiousGib]

That would be dope

[@Gowithdeath]

I would want one made of wood

[@TiberiousGib]

That would cool but expensive

[@manglian227]

How can i get Henry AR-7?

[@TiberiousGib]

GunBroker

[@rbm6184]

@manglian227 Walmart.

[@tbugher62]

Over $450 after shipping ,tax,dealer fees for a gun that is basically a Saturday night special, FOOLS AND THEIR MONEY SOON PARTED. Even the Charter Arms ones were junk,mine started firing multiple shots with 1 pull of the trigger after less than 2500 rds through the gun,total junk. Buy a Ruger 10/22 for the same price but a 1000x better rifle.

[@TiberiousGib]

Why so angry?

[@newguy2794]

⚠️ Note to everybody ⚠️ Do not load ammunition in the magazine that is in the receiver when traveling in a vehicle. It's considered a loaded firearm even when disassembled. Have a great day y'all.

[@TiberiousGib]

That would depend on the state you live in NewGuy, each state has very different gun laws and most of us don’t care to follow any of them

[@tesla82111]

Lol don’t live in a communist and that’s not a problem!

[@frankiealvarado8762]

Why can I make one in a 30 30 round or a why a 22 like hunting rabbits

[@TiberiousGib]

That would be dope

[@waynenutter63]

Or fp-10

[@TiberiousGib]

👍

[@drumhaver223]

Tip; They love lots of oil.

[@TiberiousGib]

True

[@radikgistov1860]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TiberiousGib]

🙌

[@waynenutter63]

All my guns like oil.

[@TiberiousGib]

👍

[@eraldfaja1387]

It's the worst rifle ever. It jams every other shot

[@TiberiousGib]

Do you have the Henry branded rifle?

[@eraldfaja1387]

@TiberiousGib yes, it's the same rifle that is in this video. I bought it brand new from Sportsman's warehouse store, 3 or 4 years ago.

[@t.c.2776]

WTF is that intro... do you think you're talking to a much of First Graders you need to "get our attention"?... strike ONE... now show me how intelligent you can show me this weapon... so far, you opened it the incorrect way... it's much easier from the more pointed bottom of the butt end... the rail is .22 weaver (not picatinny)... dumb ending... didn't show it's accuracy... not impressed

[@TiberiousGib]

Wow…like you Mr dad I’m disappointed in you. It’s all good to give criticism but don’t be a dick. What you did was some beta male level commenting. Real men build each other up, like- hey bro- let me give you a few tips… Your comment makes you look childish and jealous. By all means start a KZbin channel and let’s see how it’s done. You gotta be better! The world needs confident men, not dudes looking to tear each other down on the internet.