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I'm going to buy a lever action 22. My boys really enjoy plinking with a 22 and I can really afford to plink all day on Saturdays.
I was hoping for some advice from others in case I've missed a model or two. I didn't grow up on lever action 22's, so I'm open to suggestion.
Here's the criteria:
I really want to like the Marlin 39a since I've heard so many great things, but I really want a Texan style straight stock. If any of you guys or gals have owned both the Henry and the 39a, I'd love to hear your opinions on shooting the two.
Any advice on other model lever action 22's is more than welcome!
I was hoping for some advice from others in case I've missed a model or two. I didn't grow up on lever action 22's, so I'm open to suggestion.
Here's the criteria:
- Definitely lever action. The kids think levers are cool and frankly, so do I.
- I'd like to be able to mount peep sights on it, possibly even tang sight if such a thing is possible. (Such as these: http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#marlin 39a peep sights____-_1-2-4_8-16-32 )
- There will never be a scope on it, strictly iron sights.
- I PREFER a straight stock like the Marlin "Texan" rifles. I'm a little flexible here, but I would love to have more options in this configuration other than the Henry 22.
- I'm ok with new or used, I really don't care.
I really want to like the Marlin 39a since I've heard so many great things, but I really want a Texan style straight stock. If any of you guys or gals have owned both the Henry and the 39a, I'd love to hear your opinions on shooting the two.
Any advice on other model lever action 22's is more than welcome!