Have been working with my new single shot 223, really like the gun but would like to tighten up the groups a little. I'm confident some handloads will help but the trigger could use some serious help. Cocking the hammer takes a serious effort too. I haven't located a spring kit or even any information on improving the trigger, has anyone here tinkered with theirs yet?

How's the takedown work with Henry single shot? Is it like the singles that have a pop-off forend held on by spring tension, or does it require unscrewing something?

I've only seen and handled a Henry single 20 guage shotgun, but I was pleasantly surprised by the finish and details! Didn't get a chance to ask the gunshop about the takedown procedure.

The pivot pin is held in by a detent ball, the pin pushes out with a nylon punch. To access the trigger assembly remove the rubber recoil pad and you'll see a hex head bolt inside the stock. Remove the bolt and stock and you'll have access to the hammer and trigger assembly. I'm still playin with mine tryin to get it the way I want it. Really like the gun.

So you can't remove and replace the barrel and forend onto the receiver easily without tools? This sounds more like the takedown on T-C Contender Carbine than a Savage 219 or an H&R, (Not a deal breaker; I use both of those, too.).

The contender breakdown is a fair comparison except the forearm doesn't need removal. . A punch to push the pin out is handy but not necessary, finger pressure will suffice.

Sounds excellent for my purposes--I like to carry takedown arms taken down to make them easier to pack in trucks and car trunks and make them look less like a firearm. As one of my cop friends always says: "Never give away 'probable cause' for free!". I also think that the crosspin type of action is more rigid and stronger than the friction/spring locking systems of some of the older break actions. Since I'm considering a .243, strong and rigid are GOOD things!