I wouldn't call the Henrys "garbage." Perfectly decent little guns, from an American company that is obviously trying hard to improve and is fanatical about customer service. The action is like butter.
That said, I sold my Golden Boy within two months after I got my Marlin 39A, which should tell you something. What a great .22 rifle the Marlin is. I love its solidity, its accuracy, and its smooth, sure action (quite a bit better than my 1894C). Chambering that first round in the 39A is a sweet feeling, with 18 more behind it.
The 39A's only flaw is a heavy trigger. You can get it worked on by a gunsmith, or go the cheap route and buy a reduced power hammer spring from Wolff for around $9.
I have nothing to say against the Browning or the Winchester. No experience with either; two good gunmakers.