{"id":506,"date":"2022-08-20T19:37:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T19:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/?p=506"},"modified":"2022-09-03T06:17:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T06:17:17","slug":"henry-rifle-magazine-tube-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunanalyst.com\/henry-rifle-magazine-tube-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Henry Rifle Magazine Tube Problems You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From Henry\u2019s official website, you can see lots of variations in its rifle lineup. After doing some research, I found 6 Henry Rifle Magazine Tube problems worth mentioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It includes issues such as ripping or bending, tube not opening, lost spring tension, stiff knob, faulty O-ring, and limited ammo capacity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you have to keep in mind that all these problems are not common in all rifle models. I have specified what issues to expect in which Henry rifles. So, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Features & Specifications of Henry Rifles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Rifles<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Barrel Length<\/strong><\/td>20\u201d (Side Gate Lever Action; Golden Boy; American Eagle; Big Boy Steel) 24.5\u201d (Original Henry) 22\u201d (Single Shot Rifle) 18.5\u201d (Classic Lever Action) 16.125\u201d (U.S. Survival AR-7)<\/td><\/tr>
Rate of Twist<\/strong><\/td>1:18 (Side Gate Lever Action) 1:36 (Original Henry) 1:20 (Single Shot Rifle) 1:16 (Classic Lever Action; Golden Boy; American Eagle; Big Boy Steel; U.S. Survival AR-7)<\/td><\/tr>
Overall Length<\/strong><\/td>38.3\u201d (Side Gate Lever Action; Golden Boy; American Eagle) 43\u201d (Original Henry) 37.5\u201d (Single Shot Rifle; Big Boy Steel) 36.5\u201d (Classic Lever Action) 35\u201d (U.S. Survival AR-7)<\/td><\/tr>
Rear Sight<\/strong><\/td>Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn with Diamond Insert (Side Gate Lever Action; Golden Boy; American Eagle; Big Boy Steel) Folding Ladder (Original Henry) Adjustable Folding Leaf (Single Shot Rifle) Adjustable Rear Sight (Classic Lever Action) Peep (U.S. Survival AR-7)<\/td><\/tr>
Front Sight<\/strong><\/td>Ramp w\/ .062″ Ivory Bead (Side Gate Lever Action) Blade (Original Henry; U.S. Survival AR-7) Brass Bead (Single Shot Rifle; Golden Boy; American Eagle; Big Boy Steel) Hooded Blade (Classic Lever Action)<\/td><\/tr>
Safety<\/strong><\/td>Transfer Bar (Side Gate Lever Action; Big Boy Steel) Half Cock (Original Henry) Rebounding Hammer (Single Shot Rifle) 1\/4 Cock (Classic Lever Action; American Eagle) Switch (U.S. Survival AR-7)<\/td><\/tr>
Stock Material<\/strong><\/td>American Walnut (All rifle models) ABS Plastic (U.S. Survival AR-7)<\/td><\/tr>
Length of Pull<\/strong><\/td>14\u201d (All rifle models)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Common Henry Rifle Magazine Tube Problems and Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have got a rough idea about the issues and solutions regarding Henry Rifle magazine tubes. Now, let\u2019s discuss them in detail here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Overview of the Problems and Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problems<\/strong><\/td>Solutions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ripped or bent magazine tube<\/td>Contact Henry for a solution.<\/td><\/tr>
Magazine tube not opening<\/td>Take an expert opinion or try a DIY solution by trimming the tube insert pin.<\/td><\/tr>
Lost tension on spring while left in the storage<\/td>Buy a replacement spring for a specific rifle model or contact Henry for the repair.<\/td><\/tr>
Stiff knob making loading or reloading difficult<\/td>Use lubricant and light deburring of the external and inner tube.<\/td><\/tr>
Not being able to use the full ammo capacity<\/td>Ensure that there is no bullet stuck or call Henry for the fixing.<\/td><\/tr>
Stiff loading tube due to faulty O-ring<\/td>Replace the O-ring that is causing this issue.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Magazine Tube Ripped\/Bent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One user of Big Boy Steel 44 Mag rifle mentioned this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After some time of using it, he took out the gun for an outing when the outer magazine tube ripping\/bending happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ripping location was at the pin, a part of the inner magazine tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After going through several forum threads, I couldn\u2019t find more problems of the same nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, a few incidents should not be counted as common magazine tube problems of Henry rifles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the cause of the issue lies in a design or metal thickness fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complainer mentioned that the recoil over time caused stress which bent the metal piece eventually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Your best bet, in this case, is to call Henry and ask for a replacement part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there is a very good chance that you will get the new part with the same properties which may or may not be durable in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, I think that you don\u2019t need to worry much as I have not seen many complaints of this kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Magazine Tube Not Opening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One Henry rifle user mentioned that he could not open the feeding tube after getting it checked by the Bass Pro shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even after applying some lubricants, the tube did not respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before I tell you a possible solution to this problem, let me recommend that it is better to call Henry for a fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, you can also take it to an experienced gunsmith. But trying to solve it by yourself is a bit risky as you may damage other parts while doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, follow the steps below at your own risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Cloth around the tube nob. Microfiber cloth would be a better choice.<\/li>
  2. Take compatible pliers and try to open the tube. It will require some force.<\/li>
  3. Now, use a filer to trim the pin on the tube insert until it gets in place.<\/li>
  4. Lastly, order a new magazine tube to replace the damaged one.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    3. Spring Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    While cleaning a Henry 22 Lever Action rifle, the user noticed that the plunger of the magazine tube was slightly loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    He noticed the problem while there was no ammo in the tube. Due to having not enough pressure, there was not enough tension against the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, the situation changed when the user inserted even one bullet in the tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I looked for a similar kind of problem in other forum threads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And, found that one user complained about a loose spring after leaving the gun in storage for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    He left the gun loaded making the spring sit there for 3 months in a compressed state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But it doesn\u2019t mean that leaving a spring in a compressed state makes it lose all the force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Fix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    If you mail Henry mentioning that the plunger spring is not working correctly, you will get a new part in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Or, you can look for aftermarket parts matching the existing spring\u2019s specs, and replace it by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It seems that there is no valid reason for this issue. So, trying to solve the problem on your own may be troublesome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Too Much Knob Stiffness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A Henry BB 357 Blued rifle owner mentioned that he couldn\u2019t twist the knob on the magazine tube easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For too much stiffness loading and reloading were too difficult for him to handle. But other users of the same gun model didn\u2019t agree with the complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Almost all Henry rifles do not have this issue. It could be a manufacturing issue. But the exact reason is still unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Fix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Another user of the BB gun suggested polishing the inner tube and external tube with steel wool, and light deburring might solve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But it turned out that applying some lubricant, and slightly deburring the slot in the magazine tube eased the knob.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The stiffness was still there but it was manageable then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Or, you can contact Henry if the gun is still under warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Allowing Less Ammo than Capacity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    I didn\u2019t see this problem in all Henry rifle models. Only some users of Henry 22 Lever Action complained that they couldn\u2019t load more than 7 or 8 bullets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    One particular user used the gun several times when this problem occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Fix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Another user facing similar problems mentioned that ensuring no bullet stuck in the tube can solve the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This happens on rare occasions but still can happen. If you see that the issue hasn\u2019t been solved yet, you will have to contact Henry for a permanent solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Faulty O-ring in Loading Tube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Henry Lever Action in .44 Magnum has a problem of this kind. I haven\u2019t seen similar issues in other models or older Henry rifles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you ever felt that the loading tube became very stiff to press down, you would have to check the O-ring in the tube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Usually, the color of the O-ring is black. It can become faulty and stiff. This issue is common according to other 44 Magnum users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Fix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The best solution is to remove the O-ring first, and then apply some spray silicone to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It reduces the O-ring\u2019s sitting force making it less stiff and ensuring easy loading or unloading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You may think of using some oils and lubricants but it makes the O-ring swell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Henry rifle magazine tube problems are very common but there is nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The company has a loyal customer base because of its world-class customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For any issues, you can contact the company, and they would fix them as soon as they can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, you can find the necessary parts or components from this official link<\/strong><\/a>. If you are about to buy a Henry rifle, don\u2019t let those problems puzzle your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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