Best Lever Action 22 money can buy :in Canada:?
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Uberti makes their 1866 in 22lr and 22 mag in either the sporting rifle or the carbine like I have here.There is also. The winchester94/22 though no longer made it is available used though it has achieved cult status and can be a bit pricy.And there is the Marlin 39 as well
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I agree with this, and be prepared to spend plenty on nice examples.They will continue to go up in price, over the years, so it is an investment.
- Location
- glaslyn saskatchewan
While I'd agree with the marlin 39a and Winchester 9422 being the cream of the crop, I honestly can't see you being dissatisfied with any lever 22. I guess all the 39's are takedowns?
(https://www.leverguns.com/articles/marlin_vs_winchester.htm)
And those Henry golden boys sure are pretty considering the price
(https://www.leverguns.com/articles/marlin_vs_winchester.htm)
And those Henry golden boys sure are pretty considering the price
- Location
- SE corner Sk
Depends, My Dad got lucky scored a NIB golden 39a. And the fun part was that it was old stock
Try and guess the price. Dare ya!
^this...but..
If "available in Canada" means "new rifle, only interested in purchasing in store", Henry/Browning probably IS the best answer. I've never even handled a Marlin 39, but I once owned a Winchester 9422. Sold it for 1/2 of what they're going for today, and that was less than 10 years ago. Keep in mind, the old Marlin/Winchester were all-steel/wood guns, and while I don't have an issue with alloy receivers, the only Henry's I've shot had them. Never held/shot a Golden boy, so can't comment on those.
That Uberti looks awesome! I had to google it and found the 24" octagonal bbl @ $1,705.00 at one of the Sponsor's site. A bit rich for my blood....
I owned a really nice Bl22 with a satin/nickel finish receiver many years ago. The fit and finish was amazing.
I really wanted to like that lever but it never fit me properly and while the trigger broke like a glass rod... it was heavy. Also, I could not get used to the short throw of the one piece lever/trigger assembly.
I don't know what the best .22lr lever $$ could buy is but Henry's are hard to beat for best value $$ can buy.
I've owned several of them now and my fav is the 16.25" large loop Carbine. Fits and balances nicely and for (what I paid) under $400 OTD I'm not too concerned carrying it thru the woods for informal plinking......
The two best, wish I could find them at a reasonable price
- Location
- SE corner Sk
BL-22 is really nice! Short bolt throw is fun when you want to do a mag dump
No the greatest if you have large hands though.
Their is the field Grade II if you like a longer 24' barrel. More expensive though.
No the greatest if you have large hands though.
Their is the field Grade II if you like a longer 24' barrel. More expensive though.
94/22 hands down the best, I have owned many different types
I have a 94/22M and I love it; I can shoot 22WRF out of it for a lower velocity and flatter projectile..and cheaper that 22WMR!
Dead accurate at 50yards or use the WMR for great accuracy at 150yards.
If you can find one buy it...great investment
I have a 94/22M and I love it; I can shoot 22WRF out of it for a lower velocity and flatter projectile..and cheaper that 22WMR!
Dead accurate at 50yards or use the WMR for great accuracy at 150yards.
If you can find one buy it...great investment
