The Henry SPD Predator is a specialized lever-action rifle chambered in .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, developed by the Special Products Division of Henry Repeating Arms to combine traditional manual-action mechanics with modern tactical features. According to company specifications, the rifle features a carbon-fiber tensioned barrel, an AR-15 compatible detachable magazine, and a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee for three-shot groups.
Design and Technical Specifications of the Henry SPD Predator
Engineered for predator hunting and varmint shooting, the Henry SPD Predator bridges the gap between old-west mechanics and modern modular platforms. The firearm utilizes a 457-millimeter stainless steel 416R barrel encased in a carbon-fiber sleeve, creating a free-floating design with a 1:8 twist rate and a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle. According to manufacturing details from Henry Repeating Arms, the upper receiver is constructed from hard-anodized black aluminum and features an integrated forged carbon-fiber Picatinny rail with no iron sights included.
The rifle measures 967 millimeters in overall length and tips the scales at approximately 2.82 kilograms. For user ergonomics, Henry outfits the platform with gray laminated wood furniture, featuring textured gripping surfaces, a pistol grip, an adjustable cheek riser, and a rubber recoil pad. The factory trigger breaks at roughly 1.8 kilograms and remains fully user-adjustable. Every unit undergoes manual inspection and certification by a Special Products Division technician at the company facility in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Field Testing and Performance Impressions
During initial range evaluations at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City, Nevada, testers paired the Henry SPD Predator with a Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x riflescope mounted via low Picatinny rings. Field evaluations demonstrated consistent accuracy with quality factory ammunition. Observers noted that the manual lever-action mechanism successfully engaged targets at 100 meters, successfully striking small rocks and standard steel plates.
The inclusion of a detachable magazine compatible with standard AR-15 platforms addresses traditional reload constraints associated with tubular-magazine lever guns. Furthermore, the inclusion of a Harris S-LM bipod out of the box supports precision shooting disciplines. With a manufacturer suggested retail price of $2,510 in the United States, the SPD Predator establishes a distinct niche for shooters seeking rapid manual follow-up shots paired with modern cartridge compatibility.