Henry lever action .22 ?

[Diggers]

I see that a BUNCH of people have the Marlin lever .22 but what about Henry lever .22? I haven't seen any posts on those here.

They have a few models in .22 to choose from also, and the price seems comparable to Marlin.

Any one have a Henry, what do you think of it?

http://www.henry-guns.com/rifles.cfm

 

[Marintime Mike]

henry 22

Hi Digger
Just bought a Henry 22 lever action....had it shipped to New Brunswick , Canada from Alberta...Had it for five minutes and had to send it back...it had a severe gash on the butt stock....While I had it seemed like a fine firearm. For what I will use a 22 for it seems just fine, and the price is considerabley less then the Marlins or comparable....My replacement is somewhere in the skies over Canada....I will let you know how it shoots after I finally get it...

 

[WoofersInc]

I have 4 different Henry's. They are great guns. Smooth actions right out of the box and accurate. Next on the list is a Big Boy in .45 Colt

 

[Diggers]

Thanks guys.

I think I will try to check them out. I really like the fronter model, very cool loking.

I'm surprised by their price.....and that the Marlin .22 is that much more costly then some of the Henry rifle.

Any how looking forward to your report Mike.

 

[ArmedBear]

I'm surprised by their price.....and that the Marlin .22 is that much more costly then some of the Henry rifle.

That's because the Marlin is an all-steel takedown rifle with cut checkering and a heavy barrel, while the Henry is made of aluminum, no checkering, basic stock, light barrel, and plastic hardware. The upgraded models are nicer and more expensive, but none of them have a steel receiver. The basic Henry is a fun little gun, but they're really not in the same league as the Marlin 39A. You get what you pay for, either way.

That's not to say "don't buy the Henry", just know what you're buying. That's true of any gun.

 

[qwert65]

I have a henry .22 with the big loop It's my favorite .22 only peeve I have with it is you have to keep it level when chambering a round otherwise 50% it jams(you just need to push the bullet in a little but still) but from the shoulder its fine. there are a lot of plastic parts and it is cheaply made, however it is very accurate least out to 50yds or so(I usually don't shoot a .22 farther than that) if you want a .22 to just beat around with I would reccomend it

 

[Z71]

I won a plain jane standard Henry levergun in .22 lr. I think it's an 001 model?

Anyhow, it's a very nice little rifle. Shoots as good as any, and cheaper too.

I've got a Browning BL-22, and a Winchester 94/22M XTR(.22 magnum), as well as the Henry. I like the Henry better than the BL-22, and not quite as nice as the Winchester. It rules the Winchester, because it's chambered in .22 long rifle, consequently much cheaper to plink with.

Only problem I've had with mine, is that for some reason it don't like CCI shorts? Almost like the CCI short ammo's rim is too thick! Hard to close the action, and get light strikes on the cartridge, so may not fire first"click" with the CCI shorts!

Not sure whats up with the dislike of the CCI shorts. Shoots all other ammo fine, incuding CCI Stingers and LR ammo.

I think it's a helluva buy for the money, and even better when you win one in a raffle!!

 

[eliphalet]

One of each in this house, both are good, but like posted above " you get what you pay for".

 

[Diggers]

Interesting. I was wondering why some models were that much cheaper.

I do like the wood and octagon barrel on the frontier model though.

 

[second]

I have the same model as z71, not the greatest rifle in the world but it was priced right and it does just what i want, plus it looks pretty cool being a lever action.

That said I do plan on getting a GSG-5 in the near future.

 

[bensdad]

I got the Oct. barreled one for me and the youth model for my son. They were pretty cheap. They're really fun to shoot. Smooth, accurate (enough), cool looking. Made in America.

 

[marksman13]

I've got an H001. Fun little rifle. My wife loves it......come to think of it, I don't have an H001 anymore. My wife sure loves hers though. The only problem I have with mine is the cheap, plastic front sight. Really needs a scope to show it's accuracy potential.

 

[CZguy]

Henry lever action .22 ?

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I see that a BUNCH of people have the Marlin lever .22 but what about Henry lever .22? I haven't seen any posts on those here.

They have a few models in .22 to choose from also, and the price seems comparable to Marlin.

Any one have a Henry, what do you think of it?

I own both a Henry Golden boy and a Marlin 39a. As others have mentioned they really aren't in the same league. The Marlin will eventually last through several generations, the Henry I'm not so sure. Having said that, the Henry has the best customer service in the industry. If you are interested in one go ahead and get it, they are fun little rifles.

 

[Babarsac]

I just picked an almost-new Henry .22 for $150 from a gentleman here in town. I can't wait to try it out, this will be my first time with a lever action.

 

[Rock_Steady]

The henry I just got: A review to help you out.

In early January I got the H001 model. Problems:

the forearm is loose. Has a wiggle in it. Easily fixed with a shim.
Sight alignment. The rear sight had to be moved over so far that it was obviously off center in the dovetail. Ordered a Williams FP-GR and a marbles dovetail blank. The sights as put on but without adjustment are 1" high and dead center at 25 yards. The rear sight is bottomed out, so I need a higher front sight post. There aren't any available, even from Henry. The folks on RimfireCentral.com are helpful and some are tinkerers, they have some solutions but I think I'm tired of laying out $$ for an inexpensive plinker.

Oh, I upgraded the barrel bands on mine as well - they were plastic from the factory.

 

[Z71]

After I got my Henry standard model, a coworker and I took it out plinking. He decided he needed one, he went and bought the "Golden Boy" version.

While I won mine, I had to go to the gunstore and do the paperwork to receive it. The list price was something like $189 or so. The Golden Boy .22 he bought retailed for just under $350! Thats been in like 2001 or so.

 

[aka108]

Got a Henry about 6 years ago. Ok for the price and accuracy is acceptable at the 50 yard mark. Very smooth action when compared to the Marlin 39A but overall not nearly up to the Marlin in quality or accuracy. The Henry has a cast pot metal or similar reciever housing, lot of plastic parts and disassembly for cleaning is a PIA. Too many common hardware screws, lock washers etc. Sort of like taking the back panel off of a washing machine.

 

[ArmedBear]

To compare with Rock Steady's experience...

When I bought a 39A NIB in 2007, I put rounds in the tube, worked the lever, and started shooting. It was sighted in dead-on, the wood is what Remington would call "semi-fancy", everything fits perfectly, and it shoots tiny groups if I do my part.

WRT the Henry Octagon, that's the model I'd get. But a long time ago, Marlin made a 39 in a very similar configuration for one year (1973). I found one in a shop, and bought that to compliment my recent 39A.

The Golden Boy is really pretty, but I have to say I wondered what I'd do if the receiver got scratched or something from regular use. How has that shiny finish held up for you that have one?

 

[eliphalet]

The Golden Boy is really pretty, but I have to say I wondered what I'd do if the receiver got scratched or something from regular use. How has that shiny finish held up for you that have one?

Lady of the house has had one a couple of years Bear and so far so good but it isn't treated rough. It's only use has been at the range, out plinking or popin Whistle Pigs. The receiver is a cover and new ones can be bought From Henry, At least the new "engraved" ones, so I just assume regular covers too.

 

[ArmedBear]

The receiver is a cover and new ones can be bought From Henry

Ah. That's kinda cool. So if you scratched one up, you could get a new one for range and rack use, and paint the scratched one black for hunting, too.

 

[CZguy]

How has that shiny finish held up for you that have one?

We have had one for about six years and the receiver has held up very well under normal use, not abuse.

 

[eliphalet]

Here ya go, personalized receivers from Henry. Good idea I think, akin to a custom shop Buck 110, only in a reasonably priced firearm at a very reasonable price, or at least I kinda though so.
Maybe Henry should get with Buck or another knife maker and sell matched sets.
All American made heirlooms, or at least great gifts, at well under a grand.

http://www.henryrepeating.com/freestuff_vid3.cfm

 

[deputy tom]

I received a catalog from Henry last wednesday and went on the forums checking them out.Last saturday I headed to the Funshow to buy one when I happened upon a man with one in his hand.I asked what he paid for it and he told me along with his experience with several more he had at home.Based on this info I looked all over the show but not a single Henry H001 was to be had.I immediately drove to the local dealer and bought one.Shot it today for the first time.It hit 1 " left at 25 yds.A light drift of the rear sight brought it dead center.It knocks clay bird chips around at 100 yards too.A few hundred mixed rounds and it is deemed a keeper.tom.

 

[B.357]

I Got A Henry .22 As My First Gun.
Overall Very Nice Gun

 

[aaronrkelly]

My Henry is easily my favorite .22 rifle - so smooth and so accurate. Its a bunch of fun to shoot. My cheapo scope makes the little spinner targets FEAR me.