Pseudo Milsurp AR-7

I was given a gift certificate for Bass Pro Shops which I don't really like much but figured I'd see if they have any inexpensive firearms I could pick up that the certificate could offset and came up with an AR-7 made by Henry Arms. Seems earlier versions of this prior to Henry getting the license were issued possibly to US Air Force personel and positively to the Israeli Air Force as survival arms. Reviews I checked seem to give it very good marks for what it is. Anyone here have one?

I really don't know what else to buy unless I just go with some ammo. I rarely shop there, Cabelas is my go to big box store.

Most AR-7's don't shoot worth beans. Think I'd go with ammo unless you need a new hat or the like.
Pilot and aircrew survival weapon always amuses me. No room in a combat aircraft for anything but the driver. Only possible in transport aircraft.

The two guys that I watched review it were shooting one inch groups at 20 yards with open sights. That didn't seem bad to me. I'm not interested in hunting with it but I could kill a squirrel or rabbit with that accuracy. I do understand the early ones had some major issues but Henry put a lifetime warranty on theirs. Just seems like one of those things that would be cool to have but will most likely never leave the house.

My other option is a take down 10/22 ruger. Would probably suit me better but the cool factor is a little less, plus it was never a milsurp to my knowledge.

The 10-22 was/still is used by the israli's. Not exactly in stock form but...

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Not exactly in stock form

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They have a version that has the full length suppressor which is a factory item available...

There are AR-7s and AR-7s.

If yours has the Armalite logo on the side and a sort-of "swirly" pattern in the moulding of the plastic butt, it is almost an antique, made in the late 1950s / early 1960s and nowhere near as common as the later ones made by Charter Arms and others.

Photos?

I don't have one, I'm thinking about buying one. Henry Arms US Survival Rifle. Brand new production.

A rifle that's as accurate as a pistol!
I would prefer it the other way around:lol::lol:

I bought an ArmaLite AR-7 in 1970 or 71. Could put all seven rounds in a 9" pie plate at 50 yards. Not a tack driver but accurate for why it was made. Took it all over the world with me and it fit conveniently in my ruck or rolled in my poncho on my (yuck) butt pack. I didn't like the shiny, marbled brown composition of the stock so I hand camouflaged it in a tiger pattern.

I still have it but haven't fired it in many years.

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the shiny, marbled brown composition of the stock

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Mine was black...

James Bond used one successfully in From Russia With Love:D

With a scope,too. I tried attaching a scope but it came off with the first round. Later models had a ramp to mount scopes.

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I was able to inspect one for myself yesterday. I'm going with the Ruger 10/22. It is a curious firearm but just not substantial enough for me. It handled well and looked like it would be a blast to shoot but for that kind of money, close to the same, I'm going 10/22.

They were a special gun for a particular purpose. Like when your bush plane went down, it would likely float out if it went down in the water. They weren't meant for extended use. Mine would lead the barrel so badly I had to use a rod without brush to chip the streaks of lead out. It worked fine though...shot ok usually.

My problem has been solved. I received an email from both Bass Pro and Cabelas that with the merger I can swap the gift card.

You can't beat a 10/22 for all round enjoyment as a very versatile rifle.;)

Being uninformed I passed on an early Armilite with the reddish brown stock at a fun show last year. Looked it up when I got home. Not the deal of the century but it still stings a year later.

JMO but you made a very good call on the takedown 10/22. Great weapon reliable & accurate. Ruger magazines are dependable & rugged.

Came home today and a Ruger Day's sales ad was on my chair. Ruger 10/22 takedown with Mossy Oak camo and flash suppressor along with an extra 25 round magazine for $299. $20 more than the Henry survival rifle. Didn't even get a shower or change, just went and got it. Local gun shop only about 10 minutes away so not so bad.

One of us is living right and it is obviously you. Let us know how she preforms.

If only you knew. Odd place to make announcements but the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. My youngest daughter got engaged and my oldest informed me I'm going to be a grandpa. Oh, and I got a Chassepot rifle and the Ruger 10/22 and a super rare Carcano stock. Not sure which is the best.....no I know, the grandpa thingy with the engagement a close second.

Congrats all round. :)