Henry H15 Single Shot Rifle .308 Win 22″ Blued Steel Walnut Stock

Description

There is something refreshing about a rifle that does one thing and does it well. The Henry H15 Single Shot in .308 Winchester is a break-action hunting rifle built around the idea that one well-placed shot beats a full magazine of hurried ones. Henry made its name on lever guns, and that same fit and finish shows up here: a matte blued steel receiver, a 22 inch round blued barrel with a 1:10 twist, and real American walnut furniture with a curved pistol grip wrist. A solid black rubber recoil pad takes the edge off the .308, which is worth having in a 6.94 pound rifle.

How the Henry H15 Runs in the Field

The action is about as simple as it gets. A locking lever sits on top of the frame behind the hammer, and it pivots either left or right to break the barrel open, so it works the same for lefties and righties. There is no external manual safety to fumble with. Instead, the H15 uses a rebounding hammer that cannot reach the firing pin unless the trigger is deliberately pulled, plus an interlock that keeps the barrel from opening or closing with the hammer cocked. Load it, close it, cock the hammer when you are ready, and take your shot. A non-ejecting extractor lifts the spent case for you to pluck out, so your brass stays with you instead of in the leaves.

Sights, Optics, and What the H15 .308 Is Good For

Out of the box you get a brass bead front sight paired with a fully adjustable folding leaf rear, the same setup Henry runs on its lever actions. Want glass? The receiver is drilled and tapped for a Weaver 82 mount, and the rear leaf folds down out of the way. Chambered for .308 Winchester and happy to run 7.62×51 NATO, this rifle covers everything from whitetail and hogs out to elk-sized game with the right load. Sling swivel studs come installed, and at 37.5 inches overall it slips through thick timber and in and out of a blind without a fight. Made in the USA, and built like Henry means it.