The Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle.

[xl_target]

A Comparison of the Marlin Papoose vs the Ruger Take-down 10/22

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/sh ... p?t=443571

[timmy]

These takedown .22s are interesting. I have been interested in the Marlin Papoose in the past. The two things I wonder about are:

1. How accurate is each takedown rifle
2. How well does each design maintain accuracy over a period of use, including a number of takedown cycles?

From my understanding, .22 firearms can be quite finicky in their chambering and the way the action is connected to the barrel. Something like the takedown survival rifle might have better longevity than a system where the barrel screws into the action, or where the barrel is retained by a nut.

My brother has a Browning Auto, and although it certainly was a fine looking firearm, what finally made me fall in love with my old Marlin 39A that my Dad coaxed me into buying was that my brother could shoot no better with his Redfield-scoped Browning than I could with my iron sight Marlin. I consider him to be at least as good of a shot as I am; he certainly had more opportunity to practice than I did in those days. However, his Browning was pretty new in those days, and I don't know how the takedown system would stand up under heavy use.

Just wondering about this and how it concerns accuracy.

[xl_target]

Tim,
A comparison of the Browning take down vs the Ruger Take down rifles. (Post #78)
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/sh ... 802&page=6


In the video I posted earlier in this thread, Jeff from Gunblast talks about taking the rifle apart between groups and not seeing any shift in point of aim at 50 yards. He also talks about the mechanism that Ruger built in to take any eventual play out of the system.

[MoA]

Actually is a lot of fun. I had one, fairly accurate. Mine was threaded for a suppressor so was great for the odd bunny on the quiet.

Since when have you been into bunny shooting?

When they invade the garden and bug the dog. Just because I dont hunt in general doesnt mean I am averse to the odd bunny or pheasent.

[Grumpy]

I had an AR-7 years ago ..... it was crap.
The `waterproof` stock leaked as well.
The Henry is better .... but not much ..... and it`s stock isn`t waterproof either.
I have a Marlin Papoose for sale currently - it`s a far superior rifle to any version of the AR-7. The sights aren`t too clever but with a scope fitted accuracy is fine. The only thing to remember is not to hold the barrel while shooting as that doesn`t do the accuracy much of a favour - you have to support the rifle via the very short fore-end.
A good alternative is the little Browning SA-22 rifle ( sometimes called the `Baby` ) which is also a take-down semi-auto. It`s been in production for donkeys years - although only available in higher grades nowadays. The rifle loads through the stock which is unusual but means that you don`t have to worry about losing magazines. Accuracy is quite good, the rifle is pretty, well built, reliable and, because there are so many around, they`re inexpensive. Only problem is that pre-war examples have a lot of drop in the stock.