Guns & Ammo has named the Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle (LASR) its 2025 Rifle of the Year, according to Henry Repeating Arms's press release. The award was announced October 30, 2025, by Henry from Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
What Was Announced
Guns & Ammo selected the LASR as the top new rifle introduced in 2025. The magazine's selection process includes field testing, in-store availability checks, and value assessments. The magazine's feature story on the rifle is scheduled to reach newsstands on November 5.
Key Details
- Award: 2025 Rifle of the Year, Guns & Ammo
- Feature story: On newsstands November 5
- Magazine's praise: Reliable feeding from commonly available MSR-pattern detachable box magazines, which the magazine called unusual for a lever-action rifle in large-scale production
- Action: Proprietary quad-bar linkage designed to run smoothly without interference from the magazine
- Accuracy: Sub-MOA accuracy potential
- Other features: Suppressor-ready design, handling praised by the editors, and premium materials
What It Means for Gun Owners
The main takeaway is the magazine feeding design. Most lever guns use tubular or internal magazines, so a lever action that accepts MSR-pattern box magazines would give owners more options for loading and magazine choice. The release does not say which magazines or calibers are supported, so buyers will need to confirm those details with Henry or a
