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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Widewing on November 20, 2012, 07:42:18 PM
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I bought a new Henry lever action rifle in .22 Long Rifle. It will accompany my scoped Mauser flat top bolt action .22 on range days when I just feel like relaxing. It's much less expensive than burning through 7.62x39 and 5.56 ammo at the same rate. Vastly less expensive than .308 (7.62x51), 8mm (7.92mm) or .303 Brit.
I've been thinking about a new rifle for a while. My last new firearm was purchased a year ago... A 12 gauge security type pump action shotgun. I wanted a shorter, faster pointing shotgun than my 8+1 Franchi LAW 12 semi-auto. Still, that didn't fill my need for a fun plinker. Henry makes some the best lever guns on earth. Butter-smooth actions and a lifetime warranty that can't be beat. I considered the very pretty Goldenboy, but I simply didn't think it was worth the extra $150 more than the standard Henry. I have owned several .22 caliber rifles in semi-auto and bolt actions. These included a heavily modded Ruger 10/22, some Remingtons and Marlins. However, the lever action rifle has always held a great deal of appeal for me. I've owned and still own several by various makers, including Marlin (336), Winchester (Model 1894) and a Winchester 1892 clone made by Rossi. This last one is and has been my favorite long arm for well over 20 years. I've got many modern rifles, including AKs, a pair of SKS carbines, a CETME 58, Enfields, Mausers and many others. Still, the 92 SRS with a 16" barrel, chambered in .357 Magnum is still my choice if I could keep only one. It's been my companion on several week-long wilderness hikes. The perfect pack rifle. When you're 25 to 50 miles from civilization, you need a good rifle with you. Moreover, it needs to be light as you're hauling a lot of weight. Should the need arise, the Rossi is able to bring down most medium to medium large game, including Black Bear. My own hand loads generate about 2,100 fps at the muzzle. At just over 5 lbs loaded, its tube magazine holds 8 rounds, with one additional in the chamber if needed (hammer on the half-cock safety). Slick action, fast pointing and lightweight, I prefer it over my friend's Ruger Gunsite Scout (.308) for wilderness trips. It doesn't have have the power at long range of the Ruger, but it's faster action makes for a very quick follow-up shot. Besides, real men carry Winchesters.. Ask John Wayne! ;)
Anyway, the Henry follows the tradition of high quality, fast shooting lever guns. Outstanding build quality and great accuracy. Henry makes lever guns in a wide variety of calibers, ranging from .17 WMR through the mighty 45-70 cartridge. I think that I'll enjoy years of fun with this little gem...
The Henry is on top, the Rossi 92 SRS below. A native American Sioux did the subdued tack art for me many years ago.. Traditional decoration for the rifles of Sioux warriors.
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I have the same rifle, and love it.
Mine doesn't have the shroud over the front blade (I may have removed it?) but otherwise identical.
Great gun.
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Nice rifle! Enjoy the fun. Lots of ammo can be fired for just a few $. If you've ever watched the show "The Rifleman", I'll bet you'll try and imitate him the first chance you get. ;)
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Nice rifle! Enjoy the fun. Lots of ammo can be fired for just a few $. If you've ever watched the show "The Rifleman", I'll bet you'll try and imitate him the first chance you get. ;)
The Rifleman used a Winchester 1892, with a custom loop finger lever. The '92 was designed by John Browning, specifically to shoot pistol cartridges such as the 38-40, 44-40 and later, the 45 Long Colt. The basic action uses twin wedge bars to lock up the bolt. It's an extremely stout action. You can buy new Rossi 92s in .44 Magnum. +P ammo and/or hand loads can push a 225 grain bullet to well above 2,000 fps in a 20 inch barrel. Back in the middle 1990s, an Alaskan trapper shot and killed a nearly 600 pound Grizzly with a single round from his .44 Magnum Marlin Model 1894.
How accurate is my '92 carbine? See below. Fired standing, off-hand at 25 yards....
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The Rifleman used a Winchester 1892, with a custom loop finger lever. The '92 was designed by John Browning, specifically to shoot pistol cartridges such as the 38-40, 44-40 and later, the 45 Long Colt. The basic action uses twin wedge bars to lock up the bolt. It's an extremely stout action. You can buy new Rossi 92s in .44 Magnum. +P ammo and/or hand loads can push a 225 grain bullet to well above 2,000 fps in a 20 inch barrel. Back in the middle 1990s, an Alaskan trapper shot and killed a nearly 600 pound Grizzly with a single round from his .44 Magnum Marlin Model 1894.
How accurate is my '92 carbine? See below. Fired standing, off-hand at 25 yards....
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/545944_3812655080269_1013234186_n.jpg)
Nice shooting WW!
Have you ever tried turning the card sideways, and shooting to split it in half? That's one of the standing off-hand shots we do with our muzzleloaders, but at only 50ft. Another fun one is to shoot to snuff the flame from a candle (at night) without nicking the wax.
It looks like you have enough accuracy with your '92 carbine to do it no problem.
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I just bought a colt AR 15 M4 Tactical in 22 Cal, all metal gun same weight and size as a 5.56 or 308 Cal, two 30 round clips it's a really fun gun to shoot.
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You didn't buy a .22 anything that has the weight of a .308 AR of any variant.
You could hang a flashlight, laser, IR illuminator, sight, night vision, a spare magazine, bipod and a skinny chick that needs to eat a sammich on a .22 and still not make 308 AR pattern weight.
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When we first got these in at the gunshop...i was amazed at how smooth the action was. After i shot one I was sold immediately, and started bypassing some other makers on the racks and putting these in my customers hands, 9 times out of 10 the Henry went home with them.Always got positive feedback from everyone that owned one
Some levers have that grainy feeling when your working the action, but the Henry was smoother than a Hawian Tropics model on silk sheets.
One of the best lever 22s on the market today imho......A GoldenBoy is on the list of things for me to get in the very near future....Nice rifle Widewing :aok
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I love my Henry Saddle gun. It is the .45 model...Big Boy.
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I always see the ad for their rifles. The guy doing the ad that runs the place sounds like a mobster :rofl
:cheers: Oz
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I always see the ad for their rifles. The guy doing the ad that runs the place sounds like a mobster :rofl
:cheers: Oz
That would be Anthony Imperato... Northern Jersey accent..
He really is a very nice guy. He personally answers most emails.
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When we first got these in at the gunshop...i was amazed at how smooth the action was. After i shot one I was sold immediately, and started bypassing some other makers on the racks and putting these in my customers hands, 9 times out of 10 the Henry went home with them.Always got positive feedback from everyone that owned one
Some levers have that grainy feeling when your working the action, but the Henry was smoother than a Hawian Tropics model on silk sheets.
One of the best lever 22s on the market today imho......A GoldenBoy is on the list of things for me to get in the very near future....Nice rifle Widewing :aok
Yes sir, the slickest action belongs to the Henrys. Now, the Winchester '92 action isn't nearly as smooth until it breaks in, but after that it isn't far behind the Henry. It is, however, a much stronger action than the Henry. Hot loaded .454 Casull ammo is well within the '92's capability. How hot? A 240 grain bullet at 2,360 fps (Edit, need to mention that this is in a 20" barrel. 62,000 cup, beyond the 60,000 max for the typical modern '92). That's a much energy as a .308 load. Still, the Henry design is more than strong enough.
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Thanks for making up my mind, I was seriously considering a Goldenboy .22 LR for my Dad's birthday in Jan. It's only $367 down here
at a local gun dealer. It is $500 at Bass Pro Shop! I've always liked Henry's for the quality of manufacture, in fact I've never heard
anyone bad mouth them. Thanks WW...just the push I needed :aok
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I ordered the Henry Goldenboy for my Dad today. Unfortunately they are running about a 8 week back order due to Sandy.
Still going to be well worth the wait.
(http://www.henryrepeating.com/images/rifles/h004_goldenboy_lg.jpg)
I decided to get a little plinker for myself too. I wanted something fun so I ended up getting one of these.
http://www.hk22rimfire.com/index.php?page=mp5-a5 (http://www.hk22rimfire.com/index.php?page=mp5-a5)
(http://www.gunpundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Umarex-HK-MP5-A5-in-22LR.jpg)
It is made by Walther and apparently is a good shooter right out of the box. Plus I like 25 round mags, who wants to reload all
the time :D
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This is what the Colt M4 tactical ops looks like i just got, real nice all metal gun made by Walther also.
just ordered the Tactical scope for it
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I ordered the Henry Goldenboy for my Dad today. Unfortunately they are running about a 8 week back order due to Sandy.
Still going to be well worth the wait.
(http://www.henryrepeating.com/images/rifles/h004_goldenboy_lg.jpg)
I decided to get a little plinker for myself too. I wanted something fun so I ended up getting one of these.
(http://www.gunpundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Umarex-HK-MP5-A5-in-22LR.jpg)
It is made by Walther and apparently is a good shooter right out of the box. Plus I like 25 round mags, who wants to reload all
the time :D
Gonna love that HK, i have one in the SD model :aok Id post a pic, but your just gonna tell me to rake my leaves again :lol
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Ready for a brisk autumn day in the outdoors....
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How far do you need to go to shoot WW?
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Gonna love that HK, i have one in the SD model :aok Id post a pic, but your just gonna tell me to rake my leaves again :lol
I just cannot believe you haven't "trained" your 12 year old to do fall cleanup yet :lol
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How far do you need to go to shoot WW?
20 minute drive.... Nice big open range out in the pine barrens. I used to live within a mile... Moved to a quieter neighborhood. :)
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I think I'm probably kind of spoiled when it comes to having a range nearby :D
The (50ft) rifle range borders my backyard, the archery range with target butts at 10yds through 50yds is on the far side of the rifle range, and the shotgun range is on the other end of the archery range. Since the archery range has a berm I can also use that as a rifle range and can stretch things out to about 125 yards during the off-season... Since I primarily want to shoot off hand and muzzle loaders, that's plenty.
I'm the Ranger at a 400 acre Boy Scout camp, so have quite the "back yard". The camp runs for a 9 week period in the summer and has a few Scout troops that use it for a weekend here and there in the winter, but is otherwise empty...
We have frontage on two lakes too; one is used for swimming (about 1000ft of footage on a 133 acre lake) and the other is used for boating (about 1/3 of the shoreline on a 51 acre lake). Both lakes are primarily LM bass and panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, and crappie) lakes, with an occasional walleye or northern added to the mix. And if I want to fish, I have my choice of anything from a canoe to a 28ft pontoon (or can take my personal boat elsewhere). Ice fishing is handy too because I have a boathouse right on the lake to store my stuff in.
Of course, if I want to shoot longer ranges I can drive to several within 20 minutes.