Looking at a Henry lever action in 22 mag.
anybody have any have any input on these?
accuracy, functioning or problems.
thanks

They're not Marlin or Winchester, but ain't too bad for a cheap leevergun.....

Cheap faucets are a better use for zinc and plastic; I would be embarrassed to have my name on one.

That's why they call you Klik, instead of Henry......

Own one with the octagon barrel and it wears a Weaver 3x9 AO rimfire scope. Zero issues with it and never really sat down and found out which ammo it liked better but the few brands I tried were all capable of 5 shot 1 inch groups or better at 50 yards.

Never owned a Henry . I've looked at them and they just seem so cheap made compared to my Winchester 94-22's and Marlin 39 and just couldn't see purchasing one, but in today's Market and the price the 94-22 and 39 bring they may be a good option if you want a leaver 22 magnum or maybe the only other option.

Ditto ^^^^^

Funny how the guys chit mouthing em are the ones that don't own one.

About 30 years ago I had a 9422M. Nice rifle but it wouldn't even come close to the accuracy I get from my Octagon barreled Henry in 22WMR.

I've beat the snot out of it for about six years now without a single hick-up.





BTW,,,, the only plastic on mine is the butt plate.
But then,,,, so is the one on my 1946 Marlin 39.

Yep. Those that know the least speak the loudest.

My son bought a Henry lever in .22LR a few years ago. I put a couple thousand rounds through it without a hiccup. It was more accurate than my old Marlin 39.

I have a Henry 22 magnum pump and it too is a deadly accurate rifle. It loves the Hornady 22WMR ammo and it functions flawlessly. I own 2 other Henrys and they too are well made guns that function without any type of problems.

This.

I compared my Model 39 with my Henry straight up in an accuracy/reliablity contest. The Marlin ended up sucking hind teat so I promptly, and happily, dumped it.

I'm rapidly growing weary of listening to people trash Henrys because of the Model 39's perceived "coolness." A product, be it a rifle, a fly swat, a mouse trap, or a submarine, is "cool" only if it consistently works...my Model 39 didn't, so it hit the road.

Every rifle's different but considering it age and use my 39's craftsmanship is definitely a cut above my Henry's but that's not to say the Henry is junk either because it isn't. It's a well built rifle at a fair price.
As far as accuracy goes, the 39's the most accurate 22LR I've ever owned and the Henry's the most accurate 22WMR I've ever owned so I like em both for what they are. I will have to agree though, that the 9422/M39 snobs's sthick gets old.

I had the base model in 22 mag. It was a smooth feeding and cycling gun. I mounted a cheap 4x scope on it and was able to shoot MOA groups at 100 yards fairly regularly. for the price mine was very accurate with the right ammo.

So... How are the Henry rifles built? Are they blued steel? Alloy? Pot metal?

Never used one, and have not been much interested. Still...

The receiver is a zinc alloy casting. The barrel and working parts of the action {hammer, lever, bolt, lifter, etc.} are steel.

Not to hijack the thread but do any of you Henry guys know if the .22mag model will cycle .22wrf?

Haven't even looked at one in years, but IIRC they did have a fair bit of plastic on them at one time. Barrel bands and such. Did they do away with that?

The front barrel band {near muzzle} is steel now. I believe the forearm band is still plastic.

Just get the Frontier model with the octagon barrel....all steel cept for the recoil pad....

And for the record....the recoil pad on my 1946 Marlin 39 is also plastic....

I'm looking at the exact gun, the one with the peep. Does the octagon barrel make it feel front end heavy? You got the 16.25" or the 20"?

Edit to add, found one locally except it didn't have the peep sight. The 20" barrel felt fine not real front heavy and will alow full velocity with .22 wmr. I took 5 rounds of .22 wrf and they cycle perfectly. I ordered the small game rifle with the peep and large loop lever. The Frontier I looked at today had a plastic barrel band, it was a new gun.

The fairest thing to say about Henry rifles, since being straightforward in my subjective thoughts a couple of years ago weren't very popular, is to hold one in your hand before you purchase. They don't have the same track record that other common lever 22s have had for the last several decades when it comes to the quality of materials used. That doesn't matter to some folks apparently, and that's fine, but it isn't a fact that should be overlooked unless you really don't care. (Considering the number of people who insist on replacing quality aluminum parts on various bolt guns, I don't necessarily think it's a small point.)

BTW, my Henry 22 Mag has a painted 'pot metal' (zinc) receiver, a plastic barrel band, and a plastic front sight. It seems to function okay. I'm happy to hear that Henry has apparently answered the demand for higher quality by making some improvements in recent years. I stand behind the idea that holding one in hand is probably a good idea if you're thinking of purchasing.

Got my small game rifle a few days ago. It has a metal band and front sight, can't say about accuracy as of yet. Will shoot it this weekend if it doesn't rain. The engraving that has the gold lettering in it looks like hell though. The gold is only in about half the engraving on the side that has where it is made. I like the gun but they could have paid more attention to their product before they send it out.

I avoided one for years, thinking it was a pot metal piece of junk. I finally decided try one rather than just dislike it for no real reason.

I guess I'd jump in line if they made an all steel version. But with that being said, I can't complain about mine at all. Accurate, smooth, a lot of fun to shoot.

That right there is pretty funny.

They're very similar (identical) to the older Ithaca Model 73 (Erma Werke-built; Germany) rifles. 73 was the mag, 72 the long rifle.



Just saw that a couple of days ago....I thought so too!

I just talked a friend of mine with a Henry .22 LR and
his shoots high, the open sights adjusted all the way.

Must be pretty new, as he is wondering if he should
send it in or what.

Any ideas out there.

Henry has awfully good CS....give em a call and see what they have to say....

We have two Henry Golden boys in 22lr. The only plastic is the butt plate. Not sure what the receiver is but appears to be brass or a brass alloy of some kind. Replaced the blue steel front barrel band with a brass band just for looks. The action is very smooth. Never had a problem with functioning. Both rifles are accurate enough to hit a jackrabbit at 50 to 60 yards.
The only complaint is have is there is a lot of drop on the rear stock. To get the proper sight picture the rifle is in an awkward position on my shoulder.
Like was said earlier, get one in your hands and see how it works for you.
I have an Ithaca model 72 with an alloy receiver and it is very smooth as well. Mostly use and carry these three rifles.
I have a Winchester model 9422 and a 9422m I have ever need error shot!

This Henry talk reminds me of when I heard a guy ask another how he liked his Studebaker pickup. Answer was well, it's kinda like sleeping with a black woman? Guy says what?? What do you mean? Ok, I really like it but I'm ashamed of it.

I have one of those 9422M that I bought back in the 1970's. Mine is a real good shooter. I have not shot a Henry to compare, but my Winchester has been great. miles

Tell him to pretend the bad guys are riding Shetland ponies.

or get a taller front sight.. maybe both..

A buddy I was hunting with this weekend has a Henry 17hmr. Had problems with the trigger and grouping was several inches. He said in 10-15 shots he couldn't get a boresnake to drop down the bore. Henry had him send it back they're replacing the entire rifle. Sounds like good CS anyway.

I had a Henry 22 mag lever gun. It functioned flawlessly, shot accurately and felt good in the hand. I can't say the same of the Marlin I had.

The alloy receiver complaints are without foundation. They work as designed. I can't recall reading of a failed Henry receiver. I read on another forum where a guy tried to wear one out and after 5000 rounds it was still working great. My 10/22 has an alloy receiver, albeit of different composition from the Henry. Nobody seems to whine about that.

Henry makes a good product for a good price.

Bought one yesterday for $399. Base model 001M 22 Mag. Got tired of waiting/looking for a Marlin 1894M. I find it to be a smooth operating well made and shooting little carbine. Mine was shooting low at 50 but well within the adjustment range of the rear sight. Sighted in with 40 grain JSP.

I did not go with a Golden Boy because I found the cheek weld to be odd to get my eye in the correct sight plane. YMMV but the base model blued rifle fit perfectly.

Only plastic on mine is the buttplate. Quality is such that I have no qualms about exploring their other models.

You get a lot of rifle for the dollar spent, with a Henry rifle. A few years ago I had a 22lr lever action Henry that had issues and it was fixed on their dime, and to top that off, the President and CEO Anthony Imperonto ( not sure on the spelling) called me at home to see if I was happy with the repairs done to my rifle. Not a tech support guy but the man himself.
Next time you get a gun repaired at Remington, Ruger, S&W, Winchester. Wait buy the phone for their President or CEO to call and asked if you are happy with their product. (Never going to happen)
Comparing a 94/22M to the Henry rifle is not fair. But at least the Henry is half or one third the price. If you can find a 94/22M for sale.
Henry makes a good rifle with great CS!

Nothing wrong with a Henry. It should as good or better than a winchester. Metal and wood fits well. Plastic butt plate so what.

no plastic butt plate on all Henry's..........for example.....

this is my 1st Henry about a year ago....22LR though......top one...SE2.....

has been flawless....slick as snot...longer lever throw than my 39's.....

great wood to metal fit...........just sold a 94-22M on here.......

I picked up this clean used Henry 22 Mag with a 20" octagon barrel yesterday. I changed the sights on all my leverguns to a fine white bead and a flat top rear sight; this one got that treatment immediately.

I got it rough-zeroed on steel this AM and accuracy looks good with Armscor 40 grain JHP. Three shot 50 yard groups were often under an inch and at 100, they were 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. Sighted 1 1/2" high at 50 yards put it right on at 100. By covering the top half of the 14" gong with the bead, I hit it 2 out of 3 at 200 yards. I ran it vertical, sideways etc. Feeding remained slick and effortless and it handles like a 94 Winchester.

The only thing left to wish for was a fine trigger and this evening, I cleaned it up to 2 1/2 pounds.

This little dandy is going to get a workout.

I shot mine yesterday for the first time. I have the .22 magnum with 20" octagon barrel, peep sight and big loop. I like it pretty well but havent shot it at paper yet. Quality seems good fit and finish is good except for the painted reciever which doesnt bother me all though it would look better if it were anodized. Sights were dead on right out of the box.

I'd happily trade my Marlin 883 and a little cash for a standard Henry 22 Mag levergun. But I wouldn't trade my 39 s,l,lr for a Henry.

The Henry's feel right and have a slick action, and I've seen some with the receiver cover stripped and a case hardened look applied that looked really nice.

I just picked up a used Henry .22 with the octagon barrel. It is LNIB, don't think it was ever fired. Blued steel/real nice wood, good fit and finish I like the way it balances, just ever so slightly barrel heavy. I'll be shooting it this weekend. It might just end up wearing a set of Skinner Sights, we will see how it shoots with the factory sight for now. Only plastic on it is the butt pad. I am quite happy.

Here's my input regarding lever guns. First off I like thr practicality of a lever gun because I'm a "lefty". I therefore don't have the problem of operating a right handed bolt, and I don't have powder blowing in my face as the bolt on a semi recycles. I guess next on the list is "everybody" want to be a cowboy, and 3 of my 4 brands of lever action .22s look "cowboy".
My fourth liver action .22 was made by Taurus, The bolt operates just like the little pump or gallery gun that's so popular. The difference is that the bolt is operated by a lever. The model designation is 62-LA. How many of you have even seen one~? It's the first .22 I grab if I'm just going plinking because it's light, if functions flawlessly, it hits what I'm aiming at, and I'm not worried about getting a scratch or a ding in my 1957 built 39-A or my 1974 built 94/22, both of which are nearly perfect.

does Henry still make this one?

They still list it in their catalog.

Henry Frontier 22mag, 20-1/2” octagonal barrel ( p/n H001TM )

I have a Henry pump 22mag.It functions OK but,if Henry would put an extra $50-$100 in quality parts they could build a lot better looking rifle.They have a lot of cast aluminum and cheap looking plastic parts.

I have 2 Henry's a 22lr & a 22 mag, I like them both esp. without scopes, they carry nice, very slim rifles and both shoot great with open sights. I had scopes on both of them but then the way they carry, and balance goes out the window.
They are with me a lot in the SxS as guns of opportunity on the farm.

I've got 2 Henry's with the octagon barrel. One a golden boy that I put fiber optic sights on. The other a frontier that I mounted a fastfire red dot on. They both have a smoother action than the 39a I used to have. The Marlin and winchester are more robust in build, but no longer made. Parts will get scarce sooner than later. Was wanting another lever action, and it didn't make sense to pay the inflated prices for the older models. I got new ones with warranties & good customer service.

I have a Henry 22 Mag octagon barrel really like it accurate and slick lever put a Skinner sight on it.

I had a Ithica 22wmr lever action. It was the forerunner of the henry. Even interchangeable parts. It shot very well. Only problem was that it had a dead spot in the trigger take up pull. Easy to get used to and used as the trigger broke right after that. It seemed to be a characteristic of the rifle. It became a gift to a cousin who performed the wedding ceremony for my oldest daughter. He also loved that rifle.

The only thing I don't like is large gap between top of the lever and the bottom of the stock 1/4 inch plus!

I've wanted a .22 WMR rifle for a few years.

I picked up my first, a Henry .22 WMR Classic (H001M), today. It has a really nicely finished, checkered stock and is nicely blued. The rifle is lightweight and feels, balances and looks like an older 94/22 but for a lot cheaper. I really like the feel of this rifle. I mounted a 15 or so year old Weaver Classic 6x40 with gloss finish in Burris rimfire rings. I had to remove the rear sight to clear the objective bell, but that is OK. This optic is clear, lightweight, permanantly set to the perfect magnification and in my opinion, just right for this rifle.

I bought some CCI hollow points at the store and ordered some CCI spire points and TMJs. Also, grabbed a box of 30-grain Hornadys. I'm hoping to make it a ranch gun with a speciality of being an opportunistic coyote / hog shooter.

I'm anxious to see how it shoots. If this one shoots 2 MOA or better, I may trade my older 39M for a .22 LR Golden Boy plus some cash. My young son has been wanting me to get a rifle that looks like an 1860 and the Golden Boy may be a fun one for him to shoot while enjoying the look. Plus, my 39M hasn't functioned great for him.

And have a blued receiver versus a painted receiver.

Looked at a big loop 22 Mag Saturday and I just can't get over a few things that seem cheap for a gun that brings top $$.

Probably the best deal out there nowadays (no Winchesters or marlins around)

I had the pump, loved until I put a scope on it.

With open sights it shot really accurately out to an iron sight ranges. When I put a scope on it, it would shoot all over the place. Someone told me it was because of their two piece or whatever it is receivers.

I’d buy the pump in 22lr though.

You'd pay at least double what a Henry costs for a new US made .22 lever with a steel receiver.

Bought a new 22 LR Henry to go with my 22 Mag Henry both will have Skinner sights. I like them at the price point action and trigger are nice and hope the 22 LR is as accurate as the 22 Mag.

Like scopes on my rifles . Think Henry is on the right path with the 22 magnum express . Like the raised comb and other features . Wish the stock was pistol grip though

I have a Golden boy 22 mag and 30-30, they are perfect and a work of art. The 22mag stays over fire place, I can grab it and walk out on front deck to shoot coyote or whatever comes by, I have gongs set up at 185 yards from railing, can hit them half the shots open sites, my son has both 22’s in pumps, I prefer the levers, I like the weight of a brass Henry.

Brian Pearce has an article on the Henry .22 mag in the current issue of RIFLE. Pretty impressive accuracy. I’m currently enjoying a very accurate Bear Creek Armory upper for that cartridge, but that Henry looks pretty handy. I think they’ve classed them up a bit since the early days of plastic bits. They are based on the Erma-Werke rifle sold here as the Ithaca 72. Anthony Imperato’s father bought the tooling from EW back in the 90s and brought it here.

https://www.riflemagazine.com/mostly-long-guns-43

It ain’t a 9422, but it’ll do…

I would be interested if they’d make a stainless laminate 22 mag in lever action…very interested.

My new Henry lever 22 LR barrel is clocked so bad cant regulate windage, shipping it back under warranty, sad that it left the factory that way.

With a level on the receiver bubble centered, with a separate level on the barrel dovetail bubble hardly shows at the edge!