Which 22lr Lever Action?

[Storz]

I've had a hankering for a lever gun for years and am going to finally pull the trigger on picking one up. It will just be a plinker, and possible future suppressor host. With so many options out there from Henry, Mossberg, Marlin etc etc and no real experience with levers I don't even know where to begin.

I'd like to stay under $400, if possible.

 

[jeepnik]

Pre-remmington Marlin 39, or a Henry.

 

[Naybor]

The Henry is a fine looking .22 lever gun. If I was a lever gun person, I'd go for one.

Now, if you can find a Winchester .22 made back when Winchester owned the company, that would do too.

Hmmmmmm.......Maybe I am a lever action person??

 

[messerist]

Ditto on the Marlin. My father sold mine after I went in the Army

 

[J2FLAN]

Not much of a rifleman here, but my shooting buddy has a HENRY that I shoot now and then, what a great gun, smooth action, good looking and accurate. It would be my choice.

 

[rcmodel]

and possible future suppressor host.

That might be a problem there.

All .22 RF lever-actions use a tube magazine.

And it would be difficult at best to pull the loading tube out to load it with a can screwed on in the way.

rc

 

[Storz]

Liking the looks of the heavier octagon barreled H001T

Can an octagon barrel be threaded?

 

[Storz]

re: suppressor host...

Looks like folks have done it and just had the mag tube modified a bit to angle downard

(pic from silencertalk)

 

[45lcshooter]

Henry all the way for lever gun. As suppressor host, nah. Get a savage bolt action 22lr if you want to chop it up and suppress it. Your out front cost for the gun is cheaper than a Henry by far.

 

[ercnjasmine]

hexagonal barrel can be threaded but would have to be turned down to a cylinder first

 

[Storz]

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[45_auto]

I'd like to stay under $400, if possible.

Only think I know of in that price range is the Henry. You'll have a hard time finding a decent used Marlin or Winchester for under $400.

 

[petrey10]

Uberti silver boy would b my choice

 

[MIgunguy]

nevermind

 

[snake_plisskin]

I bought a Henry H001 a couple months ago and its been a really nice shooter. The only real issue i have is that the iron sights can't be lowered enough to shoot right on at short range (less than 50 yards). Not a huge deal though, just have to use a rather extreme 6 o'clock hold at those ranges.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

 

[Storz]

I guess it does make sense to keep the lever unsupressed and get a different more suitable host later. Going to see if I can find a Henry locally to check out.

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[crestoncowboy]

search other threads on the issue and you will find a lot of info. Nothing against the henry and Im not trying to start a debate but you can find all of that with a search on 22 lever guns.

 

[Jlr2267]

The only real issue i have is that the iron sights can't be lowered enough to shoot right on at short range (less than 50 yards).

Contact Henry customer service and they will take care of that for you.

 

[greyling22]

or spend $10 and get a taller front sight.

the browning 22 lever gun is a slick piece too. that short throw.......mmmmm yummy.

 

[jcwit]

Very simple fix. Cut a piece of 1/8 brazing rod and JB Weld it to the top of the front sight. I needed to do that because I put a Skinner peep rear sight on mine. Helps with my old eyes.

 

[LOLBELL]

Browning BL22 - best lever 22 out there

 

[chris in va]

I picked up a used Henry 001 last year. Quite possibly one of the best purchases I've made. Lots of fun and smooth action.

I will say however when this thing misfeeds, it's almost mandatory to take the sucker apart. Yikes.

 

[firedawg60]

While I have limited experience with Henry's, I would hold off and wait on a pre-cross bolt 39A. They can be found for around $400 or a little over in good condition.

 

[josiewales]

I have a Henry. Awesome gun, accurate as all get out, good looking, VERY reliable. Action smooooth as butter. Henry all the way. I don't think I've ever heard a bad review of a Henry. Besides they're made in USA.

 

[Bushpilot]

I'll be the dissenter here... Sorry, but a suppressed lever gun just seems and looks so wrong to me...