Henry 22 rifle

**Stickler** · August 25th, 2018, 12:52 AM

Anyone have a Henry 22 rifle?

I always loved the look of a lever action--- and the idea that the Henry can take lots of different ammo. But it would only be a plinker and wondering if people have an opinion that it would be a good buy-- or opt for a bolt action.

**Hodgie** · August 25th, 2018, 01:01 AM

Henry makes a nice rifle. I've had a Big Boy in .357 for many years and it's a pleasure to shoot, well built, and extremely accurate. When my son is a bit larger and can move on from his single shot Savage Rascal it's most likely going to be on to a Golden Boy.

If your looking for an iron sighted plinker then I'd go with the Henry if you want a scoped bench rifle then go with a bolt action.

**Hoppy** · August 25th, 2018, 08:19 AM

I have a Henry Frontier model 22, the octagon barrel version. Very smooth, accurate, and fun to shoot. I've taken a rabbit with it as well.

One thing to note on the Henry is that there is a difference between the standard and golden boy style in the stock drop. You can see it if you hold them up together or if you shoulder one after the other. The standard you can rest your cheek on the stock and see the sights. The golden/silver boy has an old west style drop and you sight with your check off of the stock.

Absolutely worth getting one.

**Ronin** · August 25th, 2018, 09:56 AM

Henry makes an excellent .22lr lever gun. My wife has an H001 that she bought as her first rifle years ago. Nice, slick action, and accurate to boot. My dad has the frontier model with the heavier octagon barrel. Same great action. Better sight options if you want to upgrade.

**bugout** · August 25th, 2018, 10:17 AM

I have the basic henry lever 22 - same one ronin is mentioning above - bought it used for under 200 and it runs very smooth (something you will hear about henry's), again can concur with ronin.
For levers I prefer the side loading gate (like marlin etc) but this isn't typically done for 22lr so it was a good choice for me - very fun plinker/ can run it fast.
Be aware that the base model (H001) has plastic front sight and they make a plastic front sight w/ fiber aftermarket that you can easily swap in; if that bothers you, then you can get the metal one from the golden boy or upgraded model from Henry for a very small fee - some have reported that they managed to get one for free from henry. I have also read that their customer service is very good but cannot comment on this directly.

**Xringshooter** · August 25th, 2018, 01:18 PM

I won, several years back, on one of the $2 side raffles at the FOAC gun bash and when I went to pick what I wanted they had the Henry H001 (basic model .22) on the table. I took that and it is going to my grandson in another year or so. I am getting it broke in for him

. Shoots like a dream, have never had a malfunction, jam or failure to eject. Any type of ammo I've had on hand at the time shot fine, no hiccups with any of it. It's a great plinker and won't break the bank. I'm a Ruger fan and I really like the Ruger 10/22 and the Henry is a fun plinking gun just like the basic 10/22 is.

**SaraMaru60** · September 4th, 2018, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by bugout

I have the basic henry lever 22 - same one ronin is mentioning above - bought it used for under 200 and it runs very smooth (something you will hear about henry's), again can concur with ronin.
For levers I prefer the side loading gate (like marlin etc) but this isn't typically done for 22lr so it was a good choice for me - very fun plinker/ can run it fast.
Be aware that the base model (H001) has plastic front sight and they make a plastic front sight w/ fiber aftermarket that you can easily swap in; if that bothers you, then you can get the metal one from the golden boy or upgraded model from Henry for a very small fee - some have reported that they managed to get one for free from henry. I have also read that their customer service is very good but cannot comment on this directly.

Even MORE importantly to me was the fact that the magazine follower was very THIN plastic. Mine broke and unfortunately since I didn't realize it constant jams which really messed the innards up. Henry was nice enough to send me the upgraded follower but the damage was done. I dumped it at an auction and at the same auction bought a Marlin 39 pretty much an even swap. The Henry was a sweet handling and accurate BUT a PAINTED receiver??? Really?

Scratchomatic, one often gets what they pay for. >shrug<
The 1947 Marlin I bought looked better than the scratched Henry over 50 years newer.

**Fishfullthinking** · October 2nd, 2018, 11:36 AM

Hi all,
I'm new to forum so this is my first post. Just wanted to give my 2 cents. For anyone considering picking up any Henry rimfire, go for it. You're not going to win long range matches with it. But!!!! For a learning, plinking,teaching or in the woods small game all are great. Over the years I've have rotated 22 models
A- lot. On a good weekend I can easily go through 1k rounds. I shoot mostly 10/22 but in the brush,woods for small game I never reach for a 2k 10//22 it's a Henry Golden boy L.A . I have owned and shot dozens and dozens of them all smooth and accurate. Sorry for the long rant for my first post but imho if you are looking at a gun like this you will not regret any Henry rimfire or otherwise. The customer service is top notch to boot. But if you end up with 1 post it on here for sale and p.m me and I'll buy it 😁

**sota** · October 2nd, 2018, 02:10 PM

I own 6 Henry rifles. I like 'em.

**mrat** · October 2nd, 2018, 02:22 PM

If you want a nice looking, well built rifle; get a Henry. Personally, I prefer used guns with a little character that I won't cry over getting more "character" in the field. I have a Win pump, an Ithaca lever, couple of semis, and of course bolt actions. You could have all of them or 1 Henry "Pretty Boy". I don't own a Henry. Just my $.02.