Henry Acu-Bolt .22

[KE4NYV]

Hey guys, I have been away from the forum for a long time (new job, new house, life turned upside down, you know!) and lately I have been wanting to buy a bolt action .22 similar to what my father has had since he was a kid.

The Henry Acu-Bolt looks like the rifle for me:

http://www.henryrepeating.com/h007_acubolt.cfm

I am just curious if anyone on the board has one and what they think of it.

EDIT: One thing I forgot to mention was, I was a bit dissapointed to see that it is single shot. I am used to somthing that has a tube that holds at least 10 rounds at a time.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jguy101]

Maybe the Marlin 981T would suit your bill?

 

[KE4NYV]

I was actually just looking at the Marlin 980S right before I came back over here. I assume the 981 is in the same series? Looks like the Marlin might be a better choice.

 

[jmortimer]

I bought the "youth" model for my daughter it it is a fine gun - worth every penny and a much better gun than the Cricket - I love the gun - you will too

 

[Jguy101]

Yep; the only real differences are that it's blued instead of stainless and that it has a tube magazine.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/BoltAction22/981T.asp

 

[mes228]

.22

I purchased my son the Henry single shot in stainless, with stainless scope package. The combo is really quite accurate. Target rifle accurate. Fine rifle in my opinion - but expensive. I believe the package retails for over $300 suggested retail. You may beat that price but not by much. At 25 yards it will shoot smaller than dime size groups with Walmart bulk ammo.

 

[robmkivseries70]

Savage MKII gets my vote.
Best,
Rob

 

[KE4NYV]

Thanks for all of the suggestions and great advice! I think I am leaning towards the Marlin for the multi-round capability over the Henry.