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I am considering a scoped Henry single shot in .243 for deer and pronghorn antelope. Shots will be less than 250 yards most likely. What kind of accuracy at 100 yards should I expect with top of the line factory ammo featuring the 95 grain bullet weight? - Sherwood

Hard to say, just as with anything else. I had a .308 that was just as accurate as many bolt actions for the same cartridge. The triggers are decent. OTOH, the stocks are designed for use with iron sights and you’ll need a riser pad of some sort to get a proper cheek weld. Most scopes will require using a hammer spur. Wouldn’t be my choice for the hunting you describe, but not for lack of accuracy potential.

Just like any rifle, it might like the cheap stuff or the expensive stuff, just have to shoot it and see. I've hunted with single shots almost exclusively all my life. I've shot critters near close enough to give them powder burns on out to 250 yards. You'll enjoy that Henry.

My Henry SS topped with Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 shoots Norma Whitetail 100g SP's between 3/4" and 1". First load I tried. I didn't look any further.

I've no idea how these work or shoot having never owned an henry single shot. If you are using an scope magnified optic you should look into the Bradley cheek riser to get proper fitment.

if you have the money and could spend a little more get a Browning 1885 or a Ruger #1 in a 243 Win. cartridge , you will gain a little more accuracy and resale will always be much higher. but if you buy a Henry enjoy it,Pete53

I bought one NIB for $325 (with a stunning piece of burl walnut on the butt) and put a $125 Vortex Crossfire scope on it. First trip to the range I found that it liked a fouling shot--first shot from a clean bore was 2" above the rest. The group size besides that was OK but not great-1 /1/8" with Hornady 100 gr Whitetail SP's. That thin barrel heats up pretty quick, and the groups start to stretch out. I wish they made one with a 24" bbl.

Gotta remember what they are, a $500 rifle, often with high dollar wood, and made in America. Can’t reasonably expect them to compete with falling blocks that are 3x the price, but they are reliable, and have good triggers, and are accurate enough for ordinary hunting use. Lever-actions have stocks with similar issues for scope use, but are about 2x the price these days. You can get a soulless cheap bolt action with crappy finish and a Tupperware®️ stock that will probably group better for about the same price, but the Henry gives you nicely checkered walnut and good bluing on the metal parts. Take your pick, or go with a Spanish-made CVA with stainless barrel and plastic ambidextrous stock for even less. All of them will kill your deer just fine, but I know which one I’d hang on the wall…..

I hear an add that they are made in Wisconsin ad 100% made in USA... They dont do much for me , but I'm sure they are good .

Thank you all for your input. - Sherwood