The Henry Side Gate Lever Action Rifle in .30-30 Win has a 20-inch barrel, polished brass receiver, and American walnut stock. The side gate allows loading from the side of the receiver without removing rounds from the tube magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .30-30 Win 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms 
   

Features 

The semi-buckhorn rear sight and bead front sight work well for fast target acquisition at typical lever-action ranges. The brass receiver pairs with a blued barrel and walnut stock for a traditional look. American walnut provides a comfortable wrist and grip that holds up to field use. 
 
The side gate is particularly useful for topping off mid-hunt without cycling through the remaining rounds in the magazine. The transfer bar safety prevents discharge unless the trigger is intentionally pulled. 
 

Use Cases 

The .30-30 Win is one of the most proven deer cartridges for wooded terrain, and Henry's side gate configuration improves the practical handling of the tube magazine design. At 7.5 lbs, the rifle is balanced enough for a day's hunt. Cowboy action shooting and general lever-action competitions are also natural uses.

The Henry Side Gate .30-30 Win Lever Rifle gets strong marks from hunters and lever-action enthusiasts, with the side gate loading feature drawing the most specific praise.

Craftsmanship is the lead topic in nearly every review. The brass receiver, walnut stock, and overall fit draw comparisons to older American-made lever guns, and that's intentional on Henry's part. Most owners are satisfied with the quality relative to the price.

The lever action cycles cleanly, and owners who are new to lever guns report it requires minimal effort to operate smoothly. The side gate specifically gets called out as a practical improvement over traditional tube-only loading -- it's faster to top off during a hunt.

Accuracy with .30-30 at standard hunting distances is consistently reported as solid. Multiple owners mention it groups well right out of the box.

Weight at 7.5 lbs is mentioned occasionally. For a day-long walk hunt it's heavier than some alternatives, but most hunters who use a stand or blind don't flag it as a problem.

Availability and demand occasionally push prices above MSRP. Some buyers have waited on inventory, and a few note paying more than expected.