Henry lever action youth 22lr

**OvadekP** · February 24th, 2010, 10:22 AM

I am looking to get a first rifle for my eldest son, he's 9 now and is pretty big for his age. I was thinking of a cricket bolt single shot at first but, am not sure how long it would be before he outgrew it.

It seems like the Henry L/A Youth 22 lr may be a better choice due to it's slightly larger size and being able to load more than one round a time when he gets older.

My question is does anyone have any experience with Henry lever action 22's and what do you think?

Also, I have two younger sons that the rifle could be passed down to and I think my wife might even like it as her home defense gun.

**Pa. Patriot** · February 24th, 2010, 11:11 AM

For a "big" 9yo I'm betting a Crickett will be too small now.

My 7yr old is tall but skinny and the crickett is borderline too small for him. We upgraded him to a Henry lever this Christmas.

The stocks are interchangeable on the henry. He got the regular model and I ordered a youth stock. That way he can keep the gun forever if he so chooses.

**Red Dawn 4Life** · February 24th, 2010, 11:33 AM

I find the Henry's to be a little small, so it shouldnt be too big for a large 9yo, but it also won't become useless at the next growth spurt. Besides, who doesn't love lever actions!?

**hornady** · February 24th, 2010, 11:48 AM

I have a Henry 22 not the youth model. But a fun rifle to shoot. And for the money well built.

**nfafan** · February 24th, 2010, 12:15 PM

Good choice!

Butter-smooth action for young hands and a just great handling rifle, wish I'd have gotten the "youth" version as it is handier than my "regular" H001 version. I have no issue with the AK-like LOP on the Youth version as a trade off to overall length...

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http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums...splay.php?f=67

**Azzy** · February 24th, 2010, 12:29 PM

They are great, wouldnt think a second thought on it.

**OvadekP** · February 24th, 2010, 04:30 PM

Thanks for the replies I think that's the way i'll be going.

**anothermartin** · February 28th, 2010, 12:32 PM

I picked up a used Henry youth from a friend. I took my daughter to range with it on her 9th birthday. She is of average/ small size. The lop was a bit long, but not by much. She had no issue being able to shoot and this was her first range trip. I think that a repeater would be a much better route and the Henry's are a fine specimine.