Unlike handguns, rifles aren’t exactly known for being easy to conceal. However, one rifle manufactured by Henry Repeating Arms is changing that narrative.
The Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 is a semi-automatic .22 long rifle that breaks down in less than a minute with all of the components stored in the rifle’s buttstock, leaving you with a quality rifle that’s compact enough to easily fit inside a backpack. When you’re ready to use the firearm, reassembling it is just as quick, and you can be up and firing in less than a minute.
The U.S. Survival AR-7 may not be the answer for self-defense scenarios, but it is great gun to pack along if you are going for a trek through the wilderness or need a small compact, yet still powerful rifle for your bug out bag. If you were to get lost and need to hunt small game for food, the U.S. Survival AR-7 would be well suited for the task. It even floats in case you unexpectedly end up in the water.
Best of all, though, this rifle is really innovative and fun to see in action. If you would like to see the folks at Demolition Ranch showing off how the U.S. Survival AR-7 works, be sure to check out the video below.
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Cam it be chambered for .223 or 5.56mm?
It is a .22LR blowback only.
I have sold a fair amount of these in my shop over the years, and all of my customers love them. I had repaired one of the Charter Arms AR7 rifles, which is the predecessor to the Henry, and when I loaded it to make sure it functioned, I put a box of cartridges through it and found that shooting this rifle is addicting.
A Rifle You Can Fit in a Back Pack – Where do you get one?
I had an Armalite version years ago and stI’ll own a Charter Arms and Henry. Fun rifles.
I would not recommend storing in Stock for extended periods of time
I stored my Charter that way for 30 years. The bore was bright and shiney. Now it is dark. Plastic holds moisture in and rust occurs.
Could get the Keltec collapsible rifle. Called a Sub 2000 I think it’s called, It comes in 9, 40 and 45 cal.
I bought my Charter Arms version of the AR-7 over 30 years ago. There are other rifles that break down in a similar fashion. The Marlin Papoose, the Ruger 10/22 is available in a couple different take down configurations, and the Marlin model 39 was available in a take down version. All of these are .22LR. The typical AR-15 type rifle can be broken down into smaller components, but not stored as easily as the single package of the AR-7, or the Marlin Papoose. There are handguns that are suitable for long range shooting like the Thompson Center Contender, and the old Remington XP-100 that are easy to pack and can still be used on 100 yard shots. I would also consider a scoped long barrel revolver for a gun to pack for hunting/protection. Shooters of metallic sillouettes used Dan Wesson and Ruger revolvers to clang iron targets out to ranges of 150 years and further.
Nothing new about these. They have been around since the world war. I have kept one in my SHTF bag for years now. These were originally for pilots, they also float.
Sirs: I have seen the demo on this cool break down rifle that really floats.My question to you is how much do they cost and can I buy one online? Please reply and let me know. I am a 57 yr, old man who chooses his guns and rifles very carefully because I desire to have good quality firearms.Especially the Henry brand.My e-mail address is above.Thank you.
Sincerely,Scott Thompson
About $250 at Bass Pro, might be cheaper in a mom & pop shop or at a gun show.
I have had one of these since the early 1070’s made by Charter armes, it’s a damn good pack rifel, and if you ever drop it in the water, it Floats!
I’ve taken coastal white tail with them so they really do pack a punch with the right ammo.
–Rick
P.S:
I belive in gun control; that being able to hit your target with the FIRST Shot!
and for saftey sake, Always Double Tap !
I bought my AR-7 years ago I believe rom Charter Arms. I also bought a scope mount that bolted onto the left ide of the rifle using existing bolr holes & centered the scope over the rifle & later added larger capacity magazines, I hate reloading. Unfortunately, the scope & mount prevent the rifle from fitting into the stock, but it still is very compact. I know the price has skyrocketed, but I’d love to get a second one in ..22mag if it ever becomes available & I can afford it!!
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I bought my AR-7 @ 40years ago I believe from Charter Arms. I also bought a scope mount that bolted onto the left side of the rifle using existing bolt holes & centered the scope over the rifle & later added larger capacity magazines, I hate reloading. Unfortunately, the scope & mount prevent the rifle from fitting into the stock, but it still is very compact. I know the price has skyrocketed, but I’d love to get a second one in .22mag if it ever becomes available & I can afford it!!