Henry .22 lever action tube fed rifle

Rogervzv · March 11, 2013, 05:45 PM

Well, I handled one of these at the LGS and impulsively bought it. This is the "carbine" model; not the Golden Boy. I always wanted to own a Henry. Loved the feel of the lever action.

Comments, thoughts, advice concerning this firearm?

TexIndian · March 11, 2013, 06:00 PM

While I've heard less than pleasant things about the accuracy of some of their big bore guns, everyone I know who has a .22 says they shoot great. Congrats!!

North East Redneck · March 11, 2013, 06:07 PM

I have the Henry H101. Lots of fun to shoot. It has ??? many rounds through it. Never had an issue. I use it for plinking and once in a great while squirrels (prefer the shotgun or RWS 350 .22 pellet). Its a nice enough gun for the price and the action is slick as hell. Hope you enjoy it.

JWT · March 11, 2013, 07:47 PM

My Henry .17HMR is amazingly accurate. Smoothest action I've ever handled in a lever gun.

kutz · March 11, 2013, 08:21 PM

My Henry, BSA centennial .22 is accurate, smooth action & purty.

alex0535 · March 11, 2013, 09:39 PM

Have owned an H001 for about 12 years. Very pleased with the rifle, and the accuracy it is capable of.

Impulsive as the decision may seem, you picked a good one to impulse buy.

rabbit hunter · March 11, 2013, 09:47 PM

Surprise, surprise: I always thought of the Henry as a pretty cheap thing. Well, it is less expensive to purchase; but when I finally got around to adding one to my lever collection, I found the action to be super smooth, the wood to be quality walnut, the reliability to be great, the fit & finish to be very good, and the accuracy to be completely satisfacfory. It is almost the equal of a much more expensive model no longer in production. That's my opinion & I'm sticking to it.

mr.t7024 · March 11, 2013, 10:01 PM

I have the Golden Boy in 17HMR & the Henry Carbine in .22 LR & the accuracy is excellent,wood to metal fit excellent,customer service is excellent. Did I say I was impressed with HRAC, well I am...!

Cliff

az_imuth · March 12, 2013, 05:21 AM

Advice? IF you can find some ammo, go shoot the heck out of it. Rimfire leverguns are more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

As for the brand, I have a Henry GB and a standard model that have both been excellent rifles. They perform exactly as they should, they look good and they were inexpensive compared to the other models I own. To top it all off, they have the smoothest actions of any rimfire leverguns that I've fired. I think you made a wise purchase, so get out there and enjoy it!

alex0535 · March 12, 2013, 09:10 AM

My only advice for using a Henry .22 is to cycle the lever quickly and completely. You will get more reliable feeding and ejection this way.

Merad · March 13, 2013, 09:34 PM

Just bought one last weekend! Can't wait a few more days to try it out.

The Great Mahoo · March 13, 2013, 10:09 PM

I passed on a golden boy 22lr back in November and have been kicking myself since. On the plus side, not buying it left me with funds to get a Mini14 I came across at a good price just at the start of the panic

A Goldenboy is definitely high on my things to acquire when I can.

chris in va · March 14, 2013, 01:27 AM

I've had one a couple years.

Lots of fun and smooth action. It goes with me more than my AR.

One caveat, when this thing jams, good grief. What a PITA to clear. I have to disassemble the receiver.

Hunter Customs · March 14, 2013, 08:46 AM

I feel you picked a good gun to buy, plus they are USA made.
I bought my oldest grandson one about 13 years ago when he was 6 years old.
I've lost count of how many bricks of 22 ammo has been shot through that rifle, I know most of it was from my supply.

He's got a lot of enjoyment from that rifle and it's still shooting great.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

bedbugbilly · March 14, 2013, 10:56 PM

Excellent rifles - butter smooth actions. I have a H001Y (youth model) that has the same length barrel as yours. I bought it off of a friend - it's one of the old Brooklyn address rifles but was NIB. I love it. I put a "Crickett" compact scope on it as I have some vision problems - zeroed it in and it's a great shooting rifle. With the ammo shortage - the nice thing is that they will eat just about anything and will shoot shorts as well.

You really need to go over to rimfirecentral - there is a forum over there just on the Henry - lots of good fellas and a lot of helpful information.

In regards to a comment about accuracy - Henry did have a bad batch of rear sights that got through - but - if you have a problem with yours, they will make it right. Their customer service is second to none and they are great folks to deal with - if you have a problem, they'll take care of it.

Congrats on your new Henry - you'll love it!

TB9 · March 15, 2013, 02:31 PM

i have one of the old brooklyn n.y. h001 .22s that i purchased new for my dad from wal-wart back in 99 i think he realy loved this rifle . i got it back 2 1/2 yrs. ago unfortunately. lots of great memories of my dad every time i shoot it though.

Rogervzv · March 17, 2013, 07:32 AM

Thanks for all the info, fellows. I will be picking the rifle up in a few days -- getting through the 10 day California wait ...

22-rimfire · March 17, 2013, 10:06 AM

Their strong point is the smooth action and a lot smoother than the Marlin 39A which is a better rifle in my opinion. I have the mare's leg for fun.

March 11, 2013, 05:45 PM	#1
Rogervzv Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,075	Henry .22 lever action tube fed rifle Well, I handled one of these at the LGS and impulsively bought it. This is the "carbine" model; not the Golden Boy. I always wanted to own a Henry. Loved the feel of the lever action. Comments, thoughts, advice concerning this firearm? __________________ The difference between a citizen and a civilian is that the citizen makes the safety of the body politic his personal responsibility, protecting it with his life. The civilian does not.

March 11, 2013, 06:00 PM	#2
TexIndian Member Join Date: July 16, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 32	While I've heard less than pleasant things about the accuracy of some of their big bore guns, everyone I know who has a .22 says they shoot great. Congrats!! __________________ John

March 11, 2013, 06:07 PM	#3
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	I have the Henry H101. Lots of fun to shoot. It has ??? many rounds through it. Never had an issue. I use it for plinking and once in a great while squirrels (prefer the shotgun or RWS 350 .22 pellet). Its a nice enough gun for the price and the action is slick as hell. Hope you enjoy it. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member

March 11, 2013, 10:01 PM	#8
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2012 Location: Ma, near a brook Posts: 229	Henry .22 I have the Golden Boy in 17HMR & the Henry Carbine in .22 LR & the accuracy is excellent,wood to metal fit excellent,customer service is excellent. Did I say I was impressed with HRAC, well I am...! Cliff

March 13, 2013, 10:09 PM	#12
The Great Mahoo Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,269	Henry .22 lever action tube fed rifle I passed on a golden boy 22lr back in November and have been kicking myself since. On the plus side, not buying it left me with funds to get a Mini14 I came across at a good price just at the start of the panic A Goldenboy is definitely high on my things to acquire when I can.

March 11, 2013, 07:47 PM	#4
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	My Henry .17HMR is amazingly accurate. Smoothest action I've ever handled in a lever gun.

March 11, 2013, 08:21 PM	#5
kutz Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 393	My Henry, BSA centennial .22 is accurate, smooth action & purty.

March 11, 2013, 09:39 PM	#6
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	Have owned an H001 for about 12 years. Very pleased with the rifle, and the accuracy it is capable of. Impulsive as the decision may seem, you picked a good one to impulse buy.

March 11, 2013, 09:47 PM	#7
rabbit hunter Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Location: Near Las Vegas Posts: 30	Surprise, surprise: I always thought of the Henry as a pretty cheap thing. Well, it is less expensive to purchase; but when I finally got around to adding one to my lever collection, I found the action to be super smooth, the wood to be quality walnut, the reliability to be great, the fit & finish to be very good, and the accuracy to be completely satisfacfory. It is almost the equal of a much more expensive model no longer in production. That's my opinion & I'm sticking to it.

March 12, 2013, 05:21 AM	#9
az_imuth Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 306	Advice? IF you can find some ammo, go shoot the heck out of it. Rimfire leverguns are more fun than a barrel of monkeys. As for the brand, I have a Henry GB and a standard model that have both been excellent rifles. They perform exactly as they should, they look good and they were inexpensive compared to the other models I own. To top it all off, they have the smoothest actions of any rimfire leverguns that I've fired. I think you made a wise purchase, so get out there and enjoy it!

March 12, 2013, 09:10 AM	#10
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	My only advice for using a Henry .22 is to cycle the lever quickly and completely. You will get more reliable feeding and ejection this way.

March 13, 2013, 09:34 PM	#11
Merad Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2011 Posts: 350	Just bought one last weekend! Can't wait a few more days to try it out.

March 14, 2013, 01:27 AM	#13
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I've had one a couple years. Lots of fun and smooth action. It goes with me more than my AR. One caveat, when this thing jams, good grief. What a PITA to clear. I have to disassemble the receiver.

March 14, 2013, 08:46 AM	#14
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	I feel you picked a good gun to buy, plus they are USA made. I bought my oldest grandson one about 13 years ago when he was 6 years old. I've lost count of how many bricks of 22 ammo has been shot through that rifle, I know most of it was from my supply. He's got a lot of enjoyment from that rifle and it's still shooting great. Best Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com

March 14, 2013, 10:56 PM	#15
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	Excellent rifles - butter smooth actions. I have a H001Y (youth model) that has the same length barrel as yours. I bought it off of a friend - it's one of the old Brooklyn address rifles but was NIB. I love it. I put a "Crickett" compact scope on it as I have some vision problems - zeroed it in and it's a great shooting rifle. With the ammo shortage - the nice thing is that they will eat just about anything and will shoot shorts as well. You really need to go over to rimfirecentral - there is a forum over there just on the Henry - lots of good fellas and a lot of helpful information. In regards to a comment about accuracy - Henry did have a bad batch of rear sights that got through - but - if you have a problem with yours, they will make it right. Their customer service is second to none and they are great folks to deal with - if you have a problem, they'll take care of it. Congrats on your new Henry - you'll love it! __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

March 15, 2013, 02:31 PM	#16
TB9 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2013 Location: N.H Posts: 120	i have one of the old brooklyn n.y. h001 .22s that i purchased new for my dad from wal-wart back in 99 i think he realy loved this rifle . i got it back 2 1/2 yrs. ago unfortunately. lots of great memories of my dad every time i shoot it though. __________________ Why thats... Brilliant ! now go lay down by youre dish and shut up .

March 17, 2013, 07:32 AM	#17
Rogervzv Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,075	Thanks for all the info, fellows. I will be picking the rifle up in a few days -- getting through the 10 day California wait ... __________________ The difference between a citizen and a civilian is that the citizen makes the safety of the body politic his personal responsibility, protecting it with his life. The civilian does not.

March 17, 2013, 10:06 AM	#18
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	Their strong point is the smooth action and a lot smoother than the Marlin 39A which is a better rifle in my opinion. I have the mare's leg for fun.