Henry AR-7 Survival Rifle - Reliability Testing & How to Field Strip & Clean This Unique Firearm

I bought a AR-7 produced by Charter Arms in 1978. I've shot probably 10 thousand rounds through it over the years. It's well made and very reliable. It's super simple and easy to clean. I rate it a 10.

I really appreciate that you show us firearms that are not super expensive, and basically just good decent firearms.

One of the best 22 survival rifles ever made. Thank you for the field strip and cleaning.

Living in Texas we had a MAJOR Water Moccasin problem where we lived. With one of these & a brick a week & a summer later the snake problem was resolved. Cheap ol lightning rounds worked just fine. I had free access to all my neighbors creek properties & they loved seeing me out there thumping their snakes. 1 shot, 1 snake unless I got lucky & could line 2 up together. Snapping turtles got huge eating all the dead snakes. 2-300 moccasins a week was normal.

I learned about dud rounds from a friend from the army. My brother was shooting his deer rifle at a target. At one of the shots it made a puff sound. Brother was going to shoot again. I yelled no don't shot. The bullet didn't come out. We took all the shells out. And the bolt, look in barrel..bullet about halfway Down barrel. Brother could have been killed or badly injured he gave me a big hug a thank you for make him not shoot that second round. These were some badly loaded reloads. He never shot reloads after that. I have but for many years i shot factory amo. No problems. Be careful and think shoot with care. Have fun and a good hunt.

My parents bought this rifle for me as my first gun 19 years ago. It has thousands of rounds through it and still works great.

Just picked up my Henry AR7 today and wanted to lube it up because the bolt sounded pretty dry. I followed the directions for stripping that came with it and everything came out in pieces, the bolt, the springs, and the guide rods were still up in there all cockeyed. I was like oh crap lol. This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for! I shook them out and lubed up the bolt and put everything together and it slid right in. Very well done video beginning to end. Thank you!

So many people complain about a weapon that is meant for survival at best. You are not going to be talking about a high precision weapon for eliminating a high value target at a distance of a mile. People are complaining because they're unrealistic. If they want something of that caliber, they're going to have to pay for it.

I don't own one but my cousin does. He said keeping it clean and lubricated she'll never miss fire. I wish Henry would make a takedown in their 22 lever-action. I bet they'd sell like hotcakes. Thanks for the review. Stay safe and I'll see you on the next one.

Really liking your .22 videos. Fun, affordable target shooting. Thanks!

The sound bouncing from the rocks, sounds like a western movie.

As always appreciate your clear, informative reviews without any extra hype, bs or shilling.

Sounds like you are the new lead in a Ricochet Rabbit cartoon. You can hear those whiz around after hitting rocks.

I bought one years ago and have had no issues with it at all. I found its really accurate and very reliable. I'm a huge fan of cci so that's mainly what I shoot out of it. I have even thrown it in the pond and it does float.

Henry upgraded the barrel from the one shown in this video to eliminate issues from not doing a round count and firing on an empty chamber. I even read where they sent an owner a free replacement barrel. Good customer service.

Once again, it's a very nice video. I absolutely love the simplicity of the AR-7. And, I appreciate your taking the time to show teardown and assembly, as well as basic cleaning and lube. I really enjoy your channel. Don't ever change!!!

I don't have much use for one of these things but I really appreciate your videos and your advice is rock solid, honest and dead on right! Unlike a lot of you-tubers you really know what you're talking about. Thanks.

Loved the video. Have one in black like yours. My awesome woman surprised me with it for Christmas about 5 years ago. She knew I was planning on getting one and completely caught me by surprise. First gun She had ever purchased. I absolutely love mine. The only problems I've had were due to cheap ammo that had issues in other rifles as well. I just dedicated that ammo to the revolver and problem solved. The piece of advice I would give anyone with these rifles is to check your barrel nut after every other clip to make sure it's tight. If just out plinking mine will loosen a little.

Man, your channel has quickly become my favorite on YouTube. I'm always so stoked when i see you have a new one. No BS, just awesome content. You guys rock.

As always a great unbiased review. I really need to get one of those sometime soon, just a super handy .22 to carry among camping, canoeing, etc., and much more effective to use than a handgun for most people. Here in the Fla. woods and swamps I always carry a large bore defensive handgun, but for small game a .22 rifle works much better.