What Henry did to improve the AR-7 US survival? Field stripping disassembly. AR7 22lr. Part 1

[@rbm6184]

Other than redesign some of the parts, the big thing Henry did to make it reliable was the mags. The wire keeper on the mag ensures round retention and reliable feeding that previous mags did not have.

[@gnutzguy]

Yup, thats the big thing but didnt I mentioned that already? Lol

[@judgedayan9934]

I bought an AR7 in 1964 when Armalite made it. I recently bought a Henry AR7. I put a cheap scope (OMMO 3-9X40 Rifle Scope) on it, but it took me some research to find the correct quick release rings (Redfield 47327 .22 See-Thru Dovetail Rings). The gun shoots great, 1" groups at 100 feet (with some brands of ammo). I know exactly where to mount the scope on the built-in rail, but I must slide it on before attaching the barrel. I only wish that Henry had made the inside storage compartment of the stock able to accommodate a scope attached to the action.

[@gnutzguy]

i dunno if there is enuff room for a scope but they could update the rail to a picatinny rail.

[@judgedayan9934]

@@gnutzguy They would have to make the stoke a little larger. What would realy be great is if they made a 9mm version of the AR7. It would be the perfect home defense gun.

[@gnutzguy]

@@judgedayan9934 yes, a 9mm would be a good idea. Have you checked a kel tec sub 2000?

[@judgedayan9934]

@@gnutzguy I've checked that a few years ago. They used to be $300. But now hard to find for under $450. Also they can't fold with an optic. Better the new S&W folding carbine.

[@mikestackhouse9001]

Great job on this video sir! Good lighting, close but not too close, nothing hurried. I have one in Timber Camo, love it. All the other videos I have watched have failed to show how to field strip the bolt. Some ammo is dirtier than others which can add to fouling of the bolt. Good job! 💯

[@gnutzguy]

thanks. that camo is expensive. i looked into it. new ones sells for twice what i paid used but i do like the camo on receiver and barrel, sweet.

[@malcolmfield6677]

I recently purchased just such a rifle and had a great time firing when I removed the scope I put on it, it was quite accurate using the iron sights alone. Mounting a scope I happened to have on did require that I purchase an adapter. The result was that with the adapter and excessively high scope rings (they came with the scope) forced me to elevate my cheek well above the stock. So, I either add a cheek riser, get lower scope rings, or stick with the iron sights (my choice) for shooting my beautiful little AR-7. (BTW, I love this video; incredibly informative and straight to the point in all ways.)

[@gnutzguy]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'd plans on scoping and shooting comparison to little badger.

[@fernandofolgueira5191]

Nice tip on the xtra mag to free up storage in the stock

[@gnutzguy]

thanks.

[@MegaFuntime1]

This rifle was featured in the "James Bond " movie "From Russia with Love."

[@gnutzguy]

Yup and more than once i think

[@michaelschiff2596]

Twice on From Russia With Love, Once on Goldfinger and once on, On Her Majesties Secret Service! THE COOLEST WEAPON OF ALL THE BOND MOVIES!! I'm a Serious Bond fan from the 60s, have several Real Bond Type Items.

[@markbsb7176]

The hammer stays in when I remove it like you did.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

This was definitely the most in depth video on the Henry AR7 that I've seen. Great job covering just about everything. I was wondering what needs to be done to adjust the rear sight? Do you need a tool to adjust the sights? Thank you for an extremely informative and entertaining video. Well done. 👍

[@donaldduke2233]

Just look at the back of the receiver. At 2:51 you can clearly see that the two peep sights are in a bar held in place by the screw, which is also used to adjust elevation.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@donaldduke2233 Thanks very much. I bought one of these since my previous comment but the sights were accurate and I forgot all about possibly adjusting them. So far it's been great and has had zero malfunctions. Of course, I'm not putting a ton of rounds through it. Thanks again.

[@michaelschiff2596]

@@donaldduke2233 Yea,, I dont get this guy isn't able to figure out how a simple piece of metal with a screw to remove and just flip the little peep sight around is so complicated!!!! I mean C'MON!!! This isnt brain surgery or maybe for him it IS!!!! Just let me know when this guy is out with the rifle so I can be 1000 miles away from him!!! Does he know which end the little "thingy" that goes BANG comes out? Seriously this guy is a danger to everybody around him, as well as himself!!! UnFreakin Real! The guy was trying to figure out how to remove a screw and rotate a skinny little piece of metal with a hole in each end,,, around!!! I think I've seen it all now. Ok so how do you make the thing shoot the bullet things?? Ahaha,,, sad!

[@AA-dn8dj]

I always wanted one of these. But for all the time I've been into guns 22lr has been half the price of 9mm. And this was all the way back in 2017. If 22 was actually cheap again I'd get into it.

[@gnutzguy]

i hope you get a chance but im not that hopeful bcos of hyper inflation.

[@AA-dn8dj]

@@gnutzguy Thanks. Hopefully 22 comes down someday. It's crazy that for a while before the import ban, 7.62x39 was almost as cheap as 22lr, though that was not saying much in favor of either.

[@litlzthedestroyer4508]

11:37 for the field strip

[@bjohnson3525]

Looks like an improvement over the Charter Arms AR-7. You could not remove the bolt unless you unscrewed the trigger group cover plate and removed the mag release and ejector. Not optimal for cleaning. Does the Henry have a spring-loaded ejector in the bolt face?

[@gnutzguy]

i cant remember,did you check my full monty disassembly?

[@bjohnson3525]

@@gnutzguy Ah yes. Seems the ejector is still there, but the bolt now has a channel cut through it so it can move forward of the ejector. No idea why they didn't think of that from that start.

[@gnutzguy]

@@bjohnson3525 lol. No idea. I don't own a charter so I can't say.

[@donaldduke2233]

At 8:44 you mention the other sight "which I will show you later". The only problem is that "later" never comes. Fortunately for anyone who is observant, just looking at the receiver before assembly shows the reversible peep sight plate. Also, the end of the video did not reveal the promised names of the 3 James Bond movies which feature AR-7s.

[@gnutzguy]

lol. "later" has come and gone two days later in the full monty vid. you call yourself observant? then you probably blinked too long and missed it. watch it again, lol.

[@stanislavvasyliev3899]

Such nice device! Thanks for information!!!

[@gnutzguy]

Glad you like it!

[@jaquestelesdarochajaques1842]

Amigo boa tarde,eu tenho um HR 7 desse modelo a 26 anos e perdi o carregador como faço pra eu conseguir outro mim ajuda pôr favor moro Brasil estado Goiás

[@gerardgerard5681]

Good work!

[@gnutzguy]

Thanks. Next on ar7 is an accuracy comparison with little badger

[@cornbread308]

Good review, thank you!

[@gnutzguy]

thanks and thanks for subscribing.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Good info, thanks

[@gnutzguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sidneywhite749]

Wonder if a longer magazine is available?

[@gnutzguy]

there is 15 rds but its in the US. sorry, i cant tell you.

[@heat45jc]

There are 25 round Ramline banana mags in Canada, but the one I bought wouldn't work in my new Henry AR7. There are also steel straight 20 round mags, but I haven't seen any for years.

[@kimwarfield1587]

Dude, just buy another magazine for the space. I also purchased the steel barrel along with more magazines, put a weaver scope and single point sling with a sling adapter for the neck. I may hunt for a sleeve to hold more ammo.

[@rdeanbenson2214]

Wow- steel barrel?!!!

[@EmphasisontheFFF]

i used to have a marlin papoose in the days, this gun is even more efficient

[@gnutzguy]

interesting. do you know what the papoose retails for, now?

[@jkssr1885]

Im getting a 3rd one and really like them. Need to stop selling it.

[@gnutzguy]

lol.

[@jeremyc3911]

Maybe I am in the minority, but I just got one of these and initial shots were not impressive. In fact, I was over 15" low at 25m. Used high velocity ammo, and the rear peep aperture was put all the up. Windage seems ok. Other club members tried it and had the same experience. Not sure if I got a dud.

[@gnutzguy]

At what distance? I used scope bcos my eye 👀 is too poor to use iron sights

[@dlbracer56]

own a 1977 version of Charter Arms $97 USD, jams, run away mag dumps, mag failures... now a locker "queen".

[@gnutzguy]

inspite of the negative, yours still seems to hold its price. i cant them cheap in canada. i wanna do a comparison.

[@ghayyazuddin2235]

Very unique What is its value?

[@gnutzguy]

im glad you asked. new from the store, its C$400 or US$315 but i bought mine used for C$250 or US$200 . thats another reason why i bought it. it was previously owned.

[@billsummy2412]

Nice , BUT I just wish Henry would remake the Charter Arms Explorer ll Pistol to go with there AR-7 again ....

[@gnutzguy]

I totally agree.

[@stanislavvasyliev3899]

Where we can use it in Canada? I mean in forest, tir or any another space?

[@gnutzguy]

in confine spaces like a truck, camper or a boat. altho i teach my little one not to touch. i just feel better with this lock on but check with your gun laws in your region.

[@Chaorchy]

I'm here for all the 22s.

[@gnutzguy]

to take them back to the US? lol

[@Chaorchy]

@gnutzguy naw, plenty of them down here. 😂 I'm just trying to keep my variety of ammo to a minimum, so got a gsg16 for close up a marlin 22 for longer range, and looking at a ar7 for long walks. Since you are doing more 22 stuff I'm a big fan.

[@gnutzguy]

thanks.

[@Chaorchy]

@@gnutzguy curious, do you have any ideas about attaching a sling to the gsg16?

[@corysnladventures2758]

Try actually using it. Bolt Barrel and magazine is junk. Simply because the bolt does not lock back. The bolts smashes the barrel when the magazine is empty which damages the barrel which in turn causes jams damaging the magazine. Henry has got to fix the bolt problem. Only then the AR7 will be reliable.

[@gnutzguy]

i have used it, maybe not to your extent so how many rounds when it fail? i bought this used so i dont even know the round count.

[@clems6989]

And it not waterproof, nor does it float..for more than a couple mins..

[@gnutzguy]

by definition, thats is still considered floating.

[@stevekinney3166]

When assembling the receiver, I suggest you remove the magazine first. Your finger was inside the trigger guard while you were turning the butt stock screw. With a loaded mag, that could have been disastrous.

[@gnutzguy]

noted but i knew the mag was not loaded bcos i rehearse it a several time before filming.

[@isaurinopina2061]

Muito.linda.quanto.custa

[@gnutzguy]

obrigado. USA $ 300 novo

[@flates19]

@@gnutzguy onde conseguiria um.carregador

[@gnutzguy]

@@flates19 desculpe, o youtube não me permite dizer a você devido à sua política.

[@allenwood4771]

Probably oughtta drop that mag before assembly...

[@Godspeed_Survival]

Why so?

[@HDSME]

I have had enough of them to know not to bye one !!! Toys jamamatics!!!

[@gnutzguy]

Really? What ammo were you using?

[@HDSME]

@@gnutzguy you name it I tryed it! Do not risk you life on this gun!

[@clems6989]

Never had a jam. Never jad a misfire !

[@gnutzguy]

@@clems6989 thanks for your input.

[@gnutzguy]

@@HDSME interesting. Have you tried cci mini mag ammo? next I would change are the mags.

[@hhzz-c5q]

how to made in China，

[@CNDcovert]

This is the gun I want to go to war with.

[@gnutzguy]

good choice, almost silent and deadly, lol.