modification to a henry ar-7

jebib · July 18, 2013, 08:39 PM

I have a henry ar-7 recently purchased. I would like to "customize" it with an aftermarket target barrel. I am respectfully asking two (2) questions: (1) am I better off, generally speaking, buying a version with a pre-attached rail; and (2) how about some ideas on a scope that would be appropriate for this setup? Thanks for listening, and thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Crankylove · July 19, 2013, 12:25 AM

Wouldn't the heavier target barrel and scope kinda defeat the purpose of the type of weapon?

The whole small size, light weight, takes up less space than tradition style rifle, stuff it in the stock and throw in a backpack type thing?

jebib · July 19, 2013, 07:36 AM

I'm not arguing with you on your point at all. I just want to do it cause I can. That wouldn't be anything I'd lug along with me anyway. Candidly, with all due respect to the weapon as a firearm, I just want to see how it looks, as I suspect pretty neat, that's all. Nothing sophisticated, probably pretty juvenile, I admit.

James K · July 20, 2013, 10:05 PM

I guess you could put any .22 barrel on that rifle, but making a target rifle involves proper bedding, a good trigger, a solid setup for quality sights, etc.

Sure, a 28" bull barrel would look odd on an AR-7, but it's your project. (I bet it won't float, though.

)

Jim

JMP · July 20, 2013, 10:18 PM

Here's some target barrels made for them.

barnbwt · July 21, 2013, 10:00 PM

If you want a fat barrel, just do an integral suppressor; way more applicable to what the gun is meant for (field use, where hearing protection may or may not be available or practical). Waaay cooler than a bull barrel, too

TCB

emcon5 · July 22, 2013, 04:16 PM

Have you considered converting it to be belt fed? That would look even more neat.

July 18, 2013, 08:39 PM	#1
jebib Junior Member Join Date: July 17, 2013 Posts: 2	modification to a henry ar-7 I have a henry ar-7 recently purchased. I would like to "customize" it with an aftermarket target barrel. I am respectfully asking two (2) questions: (1) am I better off, generally speaking, buying a version with a pre-attached rail; and (2) how about some ideas on a scope that would be appropriate for this setup? Thanks for listening, and thanks in advance for any suggestions.

July 19, 2013, 12:25 AM	#2
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 8B ID Posts: 1,753	Wouldn't the heavier target barrel and scope kinda defeat the purpose of the type of weapon? The whole small size, light weight, takes up less space than tradition style rifle, stuff it in the stock and throw in a backpack type thing? __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

July 19, 2013, 07:36 AM	#3
jebib Junior Member Join Date: July 17, 2013 Posts: 2	why do it? I'm not arguing with you on your point at all. I just want to do it cause I can. That wouldn't be anything I'd lug along with me anyway. Candidly, with all due respect to the weapon as a firearm, I just want to see how it looks, as I suspect pretty neat, that's all. Nothing sophisticated, probably pretty juvenile, I admit.

July 21, 2013, 10:00 PM	#6
barnbwt Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Posts: 1,085	If you want a fat barrel, just do an integral suppressor; way more applicable to what the gun is meant for (field use, where hearing protection may or may not be available or practical). Waaay cooler than a bull barrel, too TCB __________________ "I don't believe that the men of the distant past were any wiser than we are today. But it does seem that their science and technology were able to accomplish much grander things." -- Alex Rosewater

July 20, 2013, 10:05 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I guess you could put any .22 barrel on that rifle, but making a target rifle involves proper bedding, a good trigger, a solid setup for quality sights, etc. Sure, a 28" bull barrel would look odd on an AR-7, but it's your project. (I bet it won't float, though. ) Jim

July 20, 2013, 10:18 PM	#5
JMP Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 118	Here's some target barrels made for them.

July 22, 2013, 04:16 PM	#7
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 2,850	Have you considered converting it to be belt fed? That would look even more neat.