The Henry Side Gate .30-30 Winchester is a lever-action rifle with a 20" blued barrel, American walnut stock, and the side gate loading feature. The .30-30 Win chambering is the classic North American deer cartridge, effective at typical woods hunting ranges. Capacity is 5+1 rounds in the tubular magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Caliber: .30-30 Win 
• Model: Side Gate Lever Action 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 39 inches 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7 lbs 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Finish: Blued Steel 
• Sights: Brass Bead Front / Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear 
• Safety: Transfer Bar 
   
  The side gate allows reloading individual rounds while keeping the rifle shouldered, unlike traditional lever designs that require the magazine tube to be removed. The adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight pairs with the brass bead front for a clear sight picture. Transfer bar safety prevents discharge from a dropped hammer. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope mount if you prefer glass over iron sights.

The Henry Side Gate .30-30 gets strong marks on craftsmanship and the classic look of walnut with blued steel. The lever action cycles smoothly and the fit between stock and receiver is regularly praised as tight and well-finished.

Accuracy is a consistent positive: owners report good groupings at hunting distances, which aligns with what the .30-30 caliber does well in a 20" barrel. The balance between recoil and energy in .30-30 is appreciated, particularly by hunters who want effective power without punishment.

The side gate loading is mentioned positively relative to traditional Henry tube designs, particularly for topping off during a hunt without fully unloading. The 5-round capacity draws occasional comment from shooters who want more, though it's standard for the platform and caliber. A few users note they'd like a higher-capacity option for certain applications.