The Browning was bought, oh dear, 40 years ago. The Marlin 17 years back.
Lever or pump
- Thread starter Claytom Magnet
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The Browning was bought, oh dear, 40 years ago. The Marlin 17 years back.
Like someone said on here. Tube feeds are a PIA. Only have one, the Henry. Its such a pretty little rifle. My three other .22s are all mag fed. Mag feed is definitely the hot set up. Not sure if there is a .22 Lever mag fed.
Depends on the person, and the mag tube setup. I dont like the tube mags were you load from the front of the tube, but I like ones with a loading gate.
I think the construction of the .22 with the heeled bullet (bullet is the same diameter as the case except for a small portion at the tail end) may not hold on to the bullet strongly enough to let you reliably push open a loading gate with a cartridge without the risk of the bullet dislodging from the cartridge
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What's that...15 or 16 pump-action .22s? Wow! I'm impressed, it's clear you have some real affection for that action! Were I to open my safe and see that many pump 22s..the first thing I'd wish is that I had someone else loading them for me in the field......then someone else cleaning them for me when they got home!
I'd also be trying to figure out where to attach a bipod, how to attach a scope... Yep, hard-wired bolt-gun guy here. Go the Henry pump, a short shuck( a little stiff) but it will smooth out over time. Too many problems with the Remington pumps ,see youtube, the newer ones jam up, you have to pull out the trigger assembly to clear, big PITA
What's that...15 or 16 pump-action .22s? Wow! I'm impressed, it's clear you have some real affection for that action! Were I to open my safe and see that many pump 22s..the first thing I'd wish is that I had someone else loading them for me in the field......then someone else cleaning them for me when they got home!
Just for plinking and playing around, my main guns are mag fed bolt guns.
I have shot Remington pumps for years and have never had a feeding issue.It is my most reliable gun.Semi's are jam artists not pumps.
I had a henry lever golden boy , I saw the plating was going to come off if I used it much ( I thought it was solid brass when I bought it - duh ) so I sold it , I would like a blued model .
I picked up a henry pump , really liked the looks , memory fails but the hammer pinched my thumb when I cycled it , maybe it was my hold but I put it down again
I picked up a henry pump , really liked the looks , memory fails but the hammer pinched my thumb when I cycled it , maybe it was my hold but I put it down again
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- Location
- SW Ontario
My personal favourite is a Marlin 39.. I have several variations in the 39A, 39A Mountie and 39M.
The 39A's do come up from time to time on the EE if you're patient. I seen some decent examples recently that were priced fairly ($700-900).
This past weekend I had the opportunity to shoot a Henry Golden Boy. Very slick/smooth action and it looks like a gem, very accurate, but I found the octagon barrel a tad too heavy for my liking. I would always be worried about marking up the brass plated finish. The buttpad and forearm band seem to have less plating then the receiver and is prone to wear. If you're not worried about scratching up the brass plating, this would be the way to go.
I also shot a Winchester 62A this weekend. Very cool gun and accurate for its age, but wouldn't be something I recommend someone to buy unless they're a collector or have historical significance with it.
IMO, the Marlin 39A's are the best lever action 22's. The take down ability makes it easy to take apart for transport and cleaning. The Henry Golden Boy would be my distance second choice.
The 39A's do come up from time to time on the EE if you're patient. I seen some decent examples recently that were priced fairly ($700-900).
This past weekend I had the opportunity to shoot a Henry Golden Boy. Very slick/smooth action and it looks like a gem, very accurate, but I found the octagon barrel a tad too heavy for my liking. I would always be worried about marking up the brass plated finish. The buttpad and forearm band seem to have less plating then the receiver and is prone to wear. If you're not worried about scratching up the brass plating, this would be the way to go.
I also shot a Winchester 62A this weekend. Very cool gun and accurate for its age, but wouldn't be something I recommend someone to buy unless they're a collector or have historical significance with it.
IMO, the Marlin 39A's are the best lever action 22's. The take down ability makes it easy to take apart for transport and cleaning. The Henry Golden Boy would be my distance second choice.
I have a Rossi 37 pump and a win 9422. The 9422 is way more accurate and I love them both but for plinking that lil Rossi is the most fun. It's got prolly 50000 rounds thru it and it's turned a plum purple now but it's in mint shape. Cycles everything and is responsible for many females that were scared to shoot to start. They say it's cute. Also ejecting out the top has provided some quality times as spent brass can burn cleavage.
I grew up on pump guns so I'd say get both
I grew up on pump guns so I'd say get both
- Location
- Manitoulin Island
I have a Winchester 61 .22 pump and a Remington 760 30-06 pump as well as a Remington 870 pump. I can stay on target for follow up shots much better with a pump than I could with a lever. However, to be fair I have to say I have very limited experience with levers. Grab one of each in .22 and try them side by side. have someone roll a tire with a cardboard centre down a hill and have-at-er. Your experience may differ from mine.
- Location
- London, On
I'll have to get the Browning lever for my wife then. Neither she or her friends have any cleavage. I have no luck
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Nice.
Organized and neat.
We try but our stuff is usually all over the place especially when paw is fixing a gun or reloading ammo.
A tool, part or component on every flat surface.
I've owned 3 Henry's (Frontier, standard, GB), Browning Bl-22 and a Remington 572 Fieldmaster.
Enjoyed them them all equally. The only thing I didn't like about the 572 is a lack of an external hammer. I always cringed pulling the trigger to de-#### it....
Enjoyed them them all equally. The only thing I didn't like about the 572 is a lack of an external hammer. I always cringed pulling the trigger to de-#### it....
