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Gents - I have it in my head that one of these Henry singles would be a good gun to cut down for a kiddo. My local doesn't carry them or I'd test myself.... how is the trigger?
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Horrible and so is the hammer pull.
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There is a spring swap that brings the pull down to a nice level. I don't remember the spring weights, but it should be easy to track down for anyone interested.
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New ones, and ones that have been through the recall are just fine, in both areas. Look for one with a tiny dimple inside the trigggerguard behind the trigger. I swapped the springs on a couple, but the recall job was better.
Even with the lighter hammer pull, small hands may need help uncocking. That goes for any hammer gun, and the reason I never fussed about the safety on Marlins. The Henry has a rebounding hammer, but I haven’t tried to see if it will really prevent a whoopsie.
They now sell a youth stock as an accessory, so you won’t have to do a DIY chop job.
Last edited by Pappy348; 12/25/21.
What fresh Hell is this?
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New ones, and ones that have been through the recall are just fine, in both areas. Look for one with a tiny dimple inside the trigggerguard behind the trigger. I swapped the springs on a couple, but the recall job was better.
Even with the lighter hammer pull, small hands may need help uncocking. That goes for any hammer gun, and the reason I never fussed about the safety on Marlins. The Henry has a rebounding hammer, but I haven’t tried to see if it will really prevent a whoopsie.
They now sell a youth stock as an accessory, so you won’t have to do a DIY chop job. Thanks, Pappy. That's really helpful!
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Yes the trigger on my 308 is not bad at all one of the newer ones.
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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Mine had the recall and came back with a really nice trigger.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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I thought the trigger and hammer were ok as is but I am not a small child so I guess you'll have to have the kid try one at the store maybe
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I bought a post recall 30/30 about 6 months ago and it is very nice. No problems with hammer or trigger.
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New guns and recall repaired guns have a dimple inside the trigger guard. Much improved over the originals....
Last edited by 4570fan; 12/27/21.
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I bought a used (like new) .30-.30 recently with very early serial number. Currently waiting on the call tag to send back to Henry for the recall. We'll see how it goes.
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I am not real concerned about the weight of the trigger on mine, as it is a 30-30. It is plenty good for the distances that I shoot the rifle at. I have killed several deer with it out to 168 yards. Yes, it would sure be better if they would lighten it a bit.
You did not "seen" anything, you "saw" it. A "creek" has water in it, a "crick" is what you get in your neck. Liberals with guns are nothing but hypocrites.
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I’ve got one of the Henry single shot 30-30 with the dimple on the trigger guard and the guns trigger pull and hammer is nice and easy and it shoots great with 150gr Bullets.
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