Henry Mini-bolt

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I decided to pick up a Henry mini-bolt for the novelty of it and maybe to take backpacking. I see now that it is marked .22LR. Is there any reason why one could not fire .22 shorts in it? Also I see that after operating the bolt the rifle needs to be cocked as well. I don't have any other experience with single shot .22s. Is this typical?
 
Yes, the bolt cocking as a manual step after cycling the bolt closed is normal for these single shots.

Can't safely answer you on the .22 short issue - I'm sure you will receive appropriate advice shortly. Could I ask why? It seems like .22LR is as cheap or cheaper than short ammo everywhere I go, and susbsonic (low noise) is available?

Cheers,

Neal
 
.22 shorts should be fine in it. Anything in .22lr can shoot them, maybe not cycle the action(semi-autos), but still shoot them fine.
 
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Also I see that after operating the bolt the rifle needs to be cocked as well. I don't have any other experience with single shot .22s. Is this typical?
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The Cooey 39 has this as a hallmark; some bolties automatically re-#### as the bolt is drawn/closes, others (like the Cooey 39) need manual cocking after each shot.

As for .22 shorts in this rifle, I have to admit (take note!) that really don't know. But...

1) I can assume accuracy will be affected, as well as point-of-impact.

2) You may want to contact Anthony @ Henry Arms - if he doesn't know, he'll know someone who does.

Just some thoughts. :)
 
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Could I ask why? It seems like .22LR is as cheap or cheaper than short ammo everywhere I go, and susbsonic (low noise) is available?
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Sure Neal :). I've used subsonics too. .22 shorts for me are just something different to use at the range, and CB caps are even quieter than the subsonics. I have used them before with new shooters who are a little nervous.

Some of these had extractor issues, so keep an eye on it...
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Thanks for the heads up. I haven't heard about that.

.22 shorts should be fine in it.
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Thanks. That's what I figured too. I thought it was strange though that the rifle wasn't marked ".22 S L LR" or something. The manual made no mention of it either.

The Cooey 39 has this as a hallmark; some bolties automatically re-#### as the bolt is drawn/closes, others (like the Cooey 39) need manual cocking after each shot.
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I have heard that about some cooey's. I'm wondering if all of the other little .22s (Savage cub, Crickett, Marlin 915Y, for example) do the same thing.
 
LTR said:
I have heard that about some cooey's. I'm wondering if all of the other little .22s (Savage cub, Crickett, Marlin 915Y, for example) do the same thing.
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It's a mixed bag; my old Savage 3B has no such need for manual recocking. You can usually see a telltale knob on the back of the bolt.
 
I will take it out and see if the manual cocking annoys me or not. If I do find it irritating, I will probably put it on the forum to swap for something different like a Marlin or a Savage. I hope I like it though because it is so entertainingly small :). Thanks for the all the input.
 
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