Henry Repeating Arms today introduced the H23 Lever Action Supreme Rifle in .450 Bushmaster, expanding its award-winning lever-action platform for big-game hunting and straight-wall cartridge states.
Built on the same H23 action as the original Lever Action Supreme Rifle, the new model pairs the speed and handling of a lever gun with a hard-hitting modern hunting cartridge. The combination is aimed squarely at hunters pursuing deer, bear, hogs, and other big game in regulated states across the Midwest, including Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, and certain zones in Michigan, where rifle hunting is restricted to straight-walled cartridges.
"The Lever Action Supreme Rifle was designed to push the lever-action platform forward, and adding .450 Bushmaster now makes it a viable hunting rifle," said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. "This is a serious big-game cartridge in a rifle that carries, cycles, and points like a Henry should. We look forward to seeing it afield this upcoming season."
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Caliber: .450 Bushmaster
Barrel: 18" free-floated, threaded 5/8x24
Action: Patented quad-bar linkage driven lever action
Trigger: Match-grade, user-adjustable
Magazine: DuraMag Stainless Steel 10-Round, Compatible with MSR-style magazines
MSRP: $1,360
Availability: Now shipping
The Lever Action Supreme Rifle was named 2025 Rifle of the Year by Guns & Ammo, one of the firearm industry's most respected honors. Its patented quad-bar linkage drives a notably smooth cycling stroke while preserving the familiar feel and instinctive operation of a traditional lever action.
With its suppressor-ready threaded barrel, detachable magazine system, and big-bore chambering, the new .450 Bushmaster model is built for hunters working from tree stands, ground blinds, and thick cover, and for those whose state regulations call for a straight-walled cartridge.
For additional product information, visit https://www.henryusa.com/firearm/h23-lever-action-supreme-rifle/.