Henry lever .22 standard model.

I bought one a week and a half ago at CT. It was $40 cheaper than any of the local shops. It fed everything really well. Only problem was a couple of shorts that went nose down on the feed ramp. I have the same wobble in the front handguard.


bp2626 said:
I looked at one at the local CT but I couldn't get over the plastic barrel band and didn't end up purchasing it.
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That must have been an older model. New models, including the one I got have metal barrel bands.
 
dilly3445 said:
Any idea as to the best way to remove the paint from the receiver?
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Someone has done it and posted pics of their efforts, so I've not done it nor do I plan on doing it unless I scuff it up pretty good. There are rumored aftermarket receiver covers and butt plates made out of brass for this rifle, though i don't know where to buy them. As the rifle sits I'm so happy with it. Mine has a metal front site.

Sorry I can't directly answer you question, but I had saw a thread on this very site where someone has done just that, and i though that the work was stunning.
 
I opted for the frontier model...better sights and the octagon barrel gives it that classic look as well as helping with offhand shooting. If i were to get a base model i would change out the sights they are terrible, front blade is way too thick for any accurate shooting past 30 yards!
 
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1059757-Henry-Lever-mods-accessories-etc/page3

Found the thread! Some great info in that thread. As to the sites, I think it's all personal preference. Seen guys with 3000+ dollar rifles being outshot by guys with cheapo's. It's all in the operator. North American culture would tell you the more you spend the better you are. It's such a critical limit in thinking. What you make with what you have is something many more of us should learn.

I have an old cooey that most would of thrown away. Bore was nice, real nice. Outside it looked terrible, a real POS. spent a few weeks on her and not only do I take pride in the rifle for finishing it so well, it shoots like a freaking dream. dead on at 50 yards, haven't taken it out further than that though. Shoots every kind/make/brand of .22 (except magnum) i can find for it. Love that little gun.

Speaking of .22 rounds, everywhere in my local area is stating that they are now starting to have problems sourcing restock. Looks like we are drying up a little here too.
 
Chefhunter said:
I opted for the frontier model...better sights and the octagon barrel gives it that classic look as well as helping with offhand shooting. If i were to get a base model i would change out the sights they are terrible, front blade is way too thick for any accurate shooting past 30 yards!
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Thanks that was helpful input..
 
silverfoxdj said:
Pleased to report a Frontier model followed me home.. thanks to all who assisted in the discouvery..
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Nice. I just got one couple days ago too. Love the octagon barrel.
I also have a slight play in the fore end. When I was picking mine out, I made the nice man at LeBaron bring 3 rifles out to make sure it wasn't just the one. I figured it was an easy fix if I just put something behind it.
The only thing that concerned me is 2 failures to feed of cheapo Remington bulk SHORTS. I shot 2 full magz and for some reason the very last round got tilted too high up on the nose and got jammed. This only happened with the last rounds. All the rounds before that functioned perfectly. I was wondering if it's a follower issue? But then again, I don't have enough rounds through it to confirm any major issues.
 
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I saw a beautiful example of the .22 WMR version, checkered walnut, price was right. It will come home one day. The standard has been performing very nicely - though - stay away from the bucket of bullets - unless you don't mind all the copper wash flaking off all over your nice Henry....Me, I got about 1000 rounds of the stuff I don't want now.....
 
For you guys who have a loose forearm, don't shim with paper... paper will hold moisture against the metal and will break down and gum up with gun oil... get aluminum duct tape... wrap as many thicknesses as required... usually one or two are good... the benefits of aluminum duct tape is that it won't break down, won't retain moisture, can handle solvents and oils and won't slip. I have shimmed many lever forearms with it, including Marlin, Winchester and Browning centerfires.
 
I've had for about 5 yrs. Awesome is the only way to describe it. Accurate n fun to shoot! My forearm is tight, wonder why some are loose? To the guys that just bought them you won't regret it!
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