Henry Lever .22's
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my dad picked up the base model one and he loves it.
then he saw this a little while ago and he was a man on a mission, he stalked this gun until it was his.
he wont stop talking about it.
Henry Mare's Leg in 22.
nice match with his full size one.
fun as hell when sitting around camp plinking cans.
Anybody put a full stock on one of these yet???
I am the proud owner of a Henry lever action .22lr.
My front sight is too high, dead on at 25 yards on the highest setting. Curious if anyone has used the Skinner .22 dovetail sight and what your experience with the one piece stock sight is.
The one piece front sight is the only flaw I can see.
My front sight is too high, dead on at 25 yards on the highest setting. Curious if anyone has used the Skinner .22 dovetail sight and what your experience with the one piece stock sight is.
The one piece front sight is the only flaw I can see.
I have the Frontier with octagonal barrel too (H001T). Had to scope it (eyes, damnit...) with a cheap fixed 4x Simmons. That is one rifle that will never get sold, it's an excellent little plinker. 15 rounds in the mag, accurate (2 MOA with good ammo from a rest), smooooth action. I love it!
In the interest of posting balance, I have to note three very minor mishaps:
1. After about 500 rounds through it, I started noticing some grinding in the action, it just didn't feel quite as smooth as before. Looking closely, I saw some very small metal shavings collecting on the upper surface of the lever right by its pivot point. I sprayed a little WD40 in the chamber and from underneath that pivot, and the problem immediately disappeared. I'm at almost 3000 rounds through now, and the action is perfectly smooth.
2. I've had some occasional feeding issues with copper-plated hollow-point rounds: the flatter tip of those round gets wedged right above the chamber. You have to back up the lever and line up the round with the chamber using a finger. The solution to this was simply to use a brisker movement when using the lever and to slightly tilt the rifle upward. No issues since.
3. I've managed to lose the gasket that sits at the end (front) of the loading tube (need to email Henry for a replacement, keep forgetting it). No effect aside from giving the tube a slight tendency to rotate and unlock itself when the magazine is almost empty. Compensated by using pliers to very slightly crimp the front end of the tubular magazine so that there's more friction with the tube insert.
All that aside, as I said: I absolutely love that little rifle. I thought the octagonal barrel just looks RIGHT on a lever action, too. Now I'm looking for a pistol-caliber lever action (I got into reloading) and those Big Boys look awfully nice....
In the interest of posting balance, I have to note three very minor mishaps:
1. After about 500 rounds through it, I started noticing some grinding in the action, it just didn't feel quite as smooth as before. Looking closely, I saw some very small metal shavings collecting on the upper surface of the lever right by its pivot point. I sprayed a little WD40 in the chamber and from underneath that pivot, and the problem immediately disappeared. I'm at almost 3000 rounds through now, and the action is perfectly smooth.
2. I've had some occasional feeding issues with copper-plated hollow-point rounds: the flatter tip of those round gets wedged right above the chamber. You have to back up the lever and line up the round with the chamber using a finger. The solution to this was simply to use a brisker movement when using the lever and to slightly tilt the rifle upward. No issues since.
3. I've managed to lose the gasket that sits at the end (front) of the loading tube (need to email Henry for a replacement, keep forgetting it). No effect aside from giving the tube a slight tendency to rotate and unlock itself when the magazine is almost empty. Compensated by using pliers to very slightly crimp the front end of the tubular magazine so that there's more friction with the tube insert.
All that aside, as I said: I absolutely love that little rifle. I thought the octagonal barrel just looks RIGHT on a lever action, too. Now I'm looking for a pistol-caliber lever action (I got into reloading) and those Big Boys look awfully nice....
Grawfr, that little "gasket" is simply an O ring. Slide around to an automotive parts store with the plunger tube and ask for a small section ring that is a snug fit on the tube. Buy a few for spares as after a few years they do age from sun and ozone and dry out and crack. Or perhaps the notch for the pin on your outer tube has a burr that cut into the original. Check it and if it's sharp dull it off with something.
And there's also the alloy receiver. But in the end they just shoot so darn well that it's worth being an understanding and forgiving sort.
I may have mentioned it already but I'll do it again. And almost mandatory accessory for any Henry owner is one of those steel flip up and resettable paddle targets such as sold by Caldwell. A close second is a dueling tree. Or if you have a second family member than a SECOND Henry and that dueling tree is a must have.
Nothing matches the instant gratification of hearing that "DING!" and looking out at a space where a paddle used to be sitting.
And there's also the alloy receiver. But in the end they just shoot so darn well that it's worth being an understanding and forgiving sort.
I may have mentioned it already but I'll do it again. And almost mandatory accessory for any Henry owner is one of those steel flip up and resettable paddle targets such as sold by Caldwell. A close second is a dueling tree. Or if you have a second family member than a SECOND Henry and that dueling tree is a must have.
Nothing matches the instant gratification of hearing that "DING!" and looking out at a space where a paddle used to be sitting.
Thanks you two, I'll do exactly that. Though I don't know if Jimboy can live with the stigma of wearing a plumbing o-ring! Oh, the indignity!!!
If it helps think of the same rings being used on top end hydraulic equipment of the highest order or holding breathing gases inside where they belong on the space shuttle. Or keeping the water out on some high tech deep sea submersible that is doing cutting edge research.
That help?
That help?
Better grab one quick. They are going up in price. I looked at one on Wednesday. Price was $349.99. Today, it is listed at $459.99!
Feeling lucky now that I paid $359.99 for one. I now have two. A Golden Boy, which I bought for the kids, but am now keeping for myself! And a standard youth size lever that is now for them.
They are a lot of fun to shoot!
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I have owned both the basic and golden boy. The basic us awesome fun, the golden boy combines that fun with an extra round of lr and gorgeous fit and finish. I'd say either grab the basic and see if it floats your boat then upgrade to a golden boy....or just get a golden boy!
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i was going to buy a golden boy but after watching a lot of review on those type of rifle i picked the browning bl 22 ....full steel receiver and inner parts no aluminium. short action and browning reputation. a little pricey
but very accurate one inch group at 50 metre with golden bullets...
but very accurate one inch group at 50 metre with golden bullets...
i sold my Browning BL-22 after buying a Henry. Loved the short stroke and the trigger moving with the lever on the BL-22, hated the roughness in the lever stroke and the trigger. It felt better made and finished than the Henry but no complaints regarding the Henry after 8 years of ownership.
Henry's have a smooth and silky throw. They fit differently however. I find the GB takes more of a chin vs cheek-weld of standard/frontier models.
The BL-22 is made better IMO but if you grew up with "traditional" levers you probably won't like the Browning's one piece-action. Sold mine….
I never owned the Browning, but considered one for quite a while. As mentioned the GB has a very low comb, but I prefer it to the cheek bone weld I needed to use when shouldering the BL. I just couldn't get a sight picture without cramming my face into the butt stock. If it wasn't for that I'd have one to go with my Henry's.
