I am thinking about getting a Henry rifle, Any comments would really be appreciated

[Chefsimms]

I went looking for a Henry 22 today and could not find one...I was told they were all sold out, there are a few more places for me to try. I am now looking for the standard (blued 22)

[(0^0)jafo]

I used to have a Henry Golden Boy. I found the buckhorn sights made it hard to line up left to right because they have a very wide notch in the rear sight. The ejector is also weak. If you hold the rifle with the ejection port facing up and try to eject a spent cartridge it simply falls right into the action. The octagon barrel makes it feel unbalanced also.
I do own a Henry in the standard lever action and like that much better. It also has a weak ejector though.

most shooters have the buckhorn sight filed flat for compietion.

[Chefsimms]

Guess what I just got my wife for Christmas.... just joking. but I did just buy a Henry 22 lever action rifle.
Of all places from Wal-Mart for $297.00 it is the blued rifle. Always wanted one can`t wait to shoot it.
They had to walk me to the door with the rifle, so I really didn`t look in the box till I got home...
The trigger lock was still on, and the guy who has the key has already gone home for the day. I was told to come back after 3 pm tomorrow and they would take the lock off for me.
Bummer I wanted to try it out tonight. I will let you know how I like it.

[Chefsimms]

Here is a picture.....

[Chefsimms]

I have not shot the Henry yet (I can not believe after almost 7 months, and still not shot it) maybe this week end...

[dalewick]

Learned to hunt with my dad's pre 64 Winchester 30-30. Still one of the best deer rifles I've ever used. Miss that rifle. Chef, Buy what makes you happy.

Dale

[Legion489]

A friend has a lever action Henry .22 that is an excellent rifle. Slick, accurate, 100% dependable.The AR-7 (formerly Armalite, Charter Arms, etc) I bought (dealer) was a piece of junk. Refused to feed any make of .22s with any make of mags. I sent it back and they reamed the rear of the chamber with a worn out rat tailed file and sent it back, Still doesn't feed any brand of .22 with any make of magazine (Henry, Charter Arms, after market, etc). I can not recommend the AR-7 from Henry.

[Chefsimms]

A friend has a lever action Henry .22 that is an excellent rifle. Slick, accurate, 100% dependable.The AR-7 (formerly Armalite, Charter Arms, etc) I bought (dealer) was a piece of junk. Refused to feed any make of .22s with any make of mags. I sent it back and they reamed the rear of the chamber with a worn out rat tailed file and sent it back, Still doesn't feed any brand of .22 with any make of magazine (Henry, Charter Arms, after market, etc). I can not recommend the AR-7 from Henry.

I am not interested in the AR-7 , I wanted a lever action Rifle so that s what I Got...I can not believe, I have had it since December and not shoot it yet.

[olderndirt]

When you finally get to shoot it, you will love it. Mine is accurate and smooth. I got mine for shooting mainly shorts and CB caps for varmint control and grandkids to shoot. You can never have too many lever actions.

[kl0an]

Never have had my hands on a Henry. I like my Marlin .22 automatic. Taken MANY a squirrel with nothing but head shots with it. 2-7 Leupold scope helps that a lot.

My survival rifle is a Springfield M6 in .22 over .410. I use ONY target ammo in any .22 I shoot. My M6 has been modified to carry about 10 extra rounds of .410 shells in copper tubes I've tied in between the over and under barrels. I also made a nice paracord strap to carry it on my shoulder.

As for ammo selection, I carry .410 bird shot, buck shot, flechette, and flare rounds. For the .22 I carry low velocity .22 and the aforementioned .22 target.

I've also got a ramp with a Scout scope mounted on the top barrel.

Why the .22?? I believe in a bad situation, you need to be as quiet as you can, that includes shooting game for food.

I'll more than likely have my Ruger MK 1 .22 pistol with a 10" Paclite top end on it. Aluminum barrel with a steel sleeve inside to keep the weight down. Even that gun has a scope on it.

[Dorobuta]

I really want to get one of their 45-70s. Not for any reason other than I want it.

[Tugaloo]

I really want to get one of their 45-70s. Not for any reason other than I want it.

IMO, that is an excellent reason to buy a firearm or whatever else catches one's eye.

[Garand]

Great guns for plinking & hunting, for competition use, well its always nice to know who's going to come last before the match starts.