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Henry Repeating Arms isn’t just playing in the lever-action space anymore. They’re trying to rewrite the rules.
The company’s performance-oriented Special Products Division (SPD) just rolled out the SPD PREDATOR, which Henry is calling the most accurate lever-action rifle they’ve ever built and the only lever gun on the market with a factory three-shot sub-MOA guarantee.
This isn’t a nostalgia piece. It’s a purpose-built predator and varmint rifle that aims squarely at the precision bolt-gun crowd while keeping the speed and handling hunters love about levers.
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Built Off a Rifle of the Year Winner
The SPD PREDATOR rides on the same advanced architecture as Henry’s Lever Action Supreme Rifle. That award-winning platform now gets tuned for:
- Smaller, more agile targets
- Longer distances
- Rapidly changing shot opportunities in predator country
The end result is a lightweight, yet stable, suppressor-ready lever gun built to hammer coyotes, foxes, and other varmints without giving up precision at serious ranges.
In SPD testing, the team reportedly made repeated one-mile hits with the rifle, something almost unheard of in the lever-action world.
Carbon-Wrapped Barrel, Suppressor-Ready
At the heart of the SPD PREDATOR is a match-grade 416R stainless steel barrel that’s tension-wrapped in carbon fiber. That design boosts rigidity, promotes faster cooling, and trims weight. Clearly, all things long-range hunters care about.
Key barrel features:
- Match-grade 416R stainless core
- Carbon-fiber tension wrap
- 1/2×28 threads for suppressor use
Running a can on a predator rifle is a major advantage. Less recoil, less blast, better communication on stand, and a better chance of not blowing out a whole group of incoming animals with the first shot.
Optics-Ready the Right Way
On top, Henry equips the SPD PREDATOR with a forged carbon-fiber Picatinny rail, giving a rock-solid base for:
- LPVOs for fast transitions
- High-magnification predator optics for long holds
It’s built so hunters can go from “snap shot at 80 yards” to “careful hold at 400+” with the same rifle and glass.
SEE ALSO: Best Modern Lever Gun? Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle Review
The gray laminate buttstock and forearm are built for hard use and bad weather, and an adjustable comb system lets the shooter dial in a repeatable cheek weld. That’s critical when you’re stretching shots on small targets.
Trigger, Mags, and Included Bipod
The SPD PREDATOR’s fire control is set up for precision from the factory:
- Factory-tuned trigger breaking at about 4 pounds
- End-user adjustability for fine-tuning feel
On the feeding side, the rifle uses MSR-pattern magazines, giving hunters familiar geometry and flexible capacity options.
Each rifle ships with a Harris S-LM bipod, so you’re not stuck balancing off a backpack or fencepost. Out of the box, it’s ready for prone or supported shooting the way predator hunters actually run their rifles.
Lever Gun Meets Precision Bolt Gun
“The SPD PREDATOR represents a leap forward for the lever-action category,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder & CEO of Henry Repeating Arms.
According to Imperato, the rifle was designed specifically around the demands of serious predator hunters. And the end product is a lever-action that competes directly with precision bolt guns while still delivering quick follow-ups and that nimble lever-gun feel.
Made in Wisconsin, Backed by Henry
Every SPD PREDATOR is:
- Engineered, built, and individually certified by an SPD engineer in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
- Backed by Henry’s Lifetime Warranty
- Covered by Henry’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
The first offering is the H23 SPD PREDATOR Rifle in .223/5.56, now shipping to Henry dealers nationwide with an MSRP of $2,510.
For predator hunters who love the idea of running a lever but refuse to give up modern precision, Henry’s SPD PREDATOR looks like the company’s boldest answer yet. Learn more HERE.
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