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Offline CharlieT

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Planning to buy my first Henry
« on: May 26, 2012, 01:14:24 AM »
I'm thinking of buying a lever gun I really want a Henry. Not sure if I should get a .22, .22mag, or a .17 to plink with or something bigger. I'd like to have something to take on a hog hunt this fall maybe a .44. Any ideas, thoughts, or suggestions.If I did get the small cal to plink I could borrow a gun for the hog hunt.
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2012, 04:31:04 PM »
Get two. ;D
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2012, 04:35:57 PM »
My H001T 22Lr is a fun irons sights plinker in a grown up size.
I have experieced a problem common with Henrys; they use a lot of ammo.

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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2012, 03:22:58 PM »
If it was me I'd borrow a rifle for the hog hunt and get a good .22 first.  You can't beat a Henry on a cost/quality basis.  The H001T is a very good looking/shooting rifle.  For me my H001Y (Youth) is just the ticket for my wood walking/camping uses. TheYouth model is really a compact rifle for adults as the length of pull (stock) is about the same as a Win 94 or 62A and with a weight of just 5 1/4 lbs/ 33 1/2 inches long it's a great carry rifle.  Get the .22 first!
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2012, 07:03:41 PM »
Practice makes perfect. A 22 LR a must have to me and was my first choice in a Henry. Then I went crazy and bought four more. They are my new favorite lever gun maker and have displaced Marlin in my book (my previous favorite maker).
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2012, 04:28:07 AM »
If for some reason ya can only have one it should be a 22LR. It's cheaper to shoot by far and therefore will get more use. Borrow a rifle for the hunt and buy another when you can afford it.

My Henry is a 22LR with octagon barrel. It's a darn nice looking gun and would be an excellent choice for you.

I've not been limited to just one gun since I was a young teenager and have multiples of most everything. Everyone should own a 22 rimfire.
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2012, 12:57:21 PM »
looks like I should start with the .22. That would be a good fathers day present and then maybe a 44 for christmas  ;D
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2012, 05:14:31 AM »
That's the right plan.  EVERYONE needs a 22, 'bout all anyone can afford to shoot any more if you don't reload.  I have 3 of the rimfire Henrys, the standard H001, the Oct. barrel 22 and a 22 mag.  All are very good shooters with their preferred ammo, with actions smooth as a babies butt.  We have a couple of the 30-30's in the store I just started working in, they look pretty nice.  They come with XS sights installed, very nice touch, and a great sighting system.  I find the "brass" frames are heavier than I want to carry, so stick with the blued frames.  DP
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2012, 08:16:18 PM »
Did you get your .22? How 'bout some pics? I can't control myself when it comes to gun-porn!
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2012, 08:25:28 PM »
P.S....you're really gonna need a .22 revolver to go with that. Aahhh...the wish list never ends.
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2012, 09:23:03 AM »
I guess that the way everyone is talking that quality/fit/finish has gone way up on these Henry's since I first saw them at a Dealer's Show in Ohio (AccuSport).  At that time they resembled some of the cheap pot-metal bb guns I have had in the past as far as their appearance.  Glad to hear that this American-made company has improved.
 
I will confess that I have not given one a look since.
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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2012, 02:19:43 AM »
I just recently purchased a lever rifle Navy Arms in 45 Colt. The big problem is after getting I wanted to run lots of ammo through it! To do that would mean lots of time reloading or a big expense buying! So I went and picked up a new Goldenboy Henry in 22L.R. They ARE A HIGH QUALITY rifle. Ever trip to the range the Henry is one rifle that gos. Depending on your budget I would suggest the 22L.R. as you will want to run a lot of ammo through it.


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Re: Planning to buy my first Henry
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2012, 11:29:55 AM »
I`ve got the H001 scoped with a 3-9x40 bushnell, Love it a pure joy to shoot and look at too. Then I`ve got  the 30-30 Brass/octagon with iron sights, It`s a bit of a bruiser but hey just had to have one. Plan to get one of the frontier .17 HMR`s also one of the Big Boy deluxe`s in .357mag.
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