Henry H015-243 Single Shot Rifle .243 Win 22″

The Henry H015-243 single shot rifle .243 Win 22″ is a break-action that strips away everything extraneous and gives you exactly one shot to make it count. Chambered in .243 Winchester, it pairs a 22″ round blued barrel with an American walnut pistol-grip stock and a black solid rubber recoil pad. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a Weaver 82-style mount, and the fully adjustable folding leaf rear sight with a brassed bead front gets you on target fast. This is a hunting rifle that respects tradition but doesn’t ignore function.

Key Features

• 22″ Round Blued Barrel – The barrel length balances velocity and maneuverability in the field. You get enough tube to push a 100-grain .243 round past 3,000 fps without the extra weight of a longer barrel.
• Rebounding Hammer with Interlock Safety – The hammer rebounds to a safe position after each shot, and the interlock prevents firing unless the action is fully closed. Per Henry’s specs, this is a drop-safe design that keeps the rifle ready but not live.
• Drilled and Tapped Receiver for Weaver 82-Style Mount – No smithing required to mount a scope. The receiver is pre-threaded for a direct-fit mount, so you can glass-bed this single shot in minutes.
• Fully Adjustable Folding Leaf Rear Sight with Brassed Bead Front – Iron sights are adjustable for windage and elevation out of the box. The brass bead front picks up light well in low-light timber or dawn/dusk situations.
• American Walnut Pistol-Grip Stock with Solid Rubber Recoil Pad – The walnut has traditional cut checkering for grip, and the rubber pad tames .243 recoil to near nothing. This rifle handles follow-up shots — well, the reload — without punishing your shoulder.

Who It’s For

This rifle is for the hunter who wants one clean shot and nothing more. It’s for the shooter who appreciates a break-action’s simplicity — no magazine, no bolt, no gas system to foul. It’s also for the new shooter who wants a low-recoil platform to learn marksmanship fundamentals on a budget. If you hunt whitetail in thick cover or shoot prairie dogs at moderate ranges, the .243 Win with a 22″ barrel is a proven combo.

Pros and Cons

• Pro: Lightweight at 6.5 lbs, easy to carry all day.
• Pro: Receiver is pre-drilled for scope mounting — no gunsmith visit needed.
• Pro: Rebounding hammer and interlock are genuinely safe for field carry.
• Con: Single-shot action means no quick follow-up — you must reload manually. Not ideal for varmint hunting where multiple targets appear fast.

Comparison

The Henry is heavier on fit and finish than the synthetic-stocked competition. If you want a classic look and don’t need magazine capacity, the H015-243 wins. If you need fast follow-ups, go bolt-action.

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, single-shot rifles account for roughly 8% of the hunting rifle market in the U.S., but they maintain a loyal following among traditionalists and new shooters alike.

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Last updated: April 2026