ExAgoradzo
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Of the Win9422, Marlin 39, and the Henry, is there enough difference to justify the extra cost? This is a plinking gun only.
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Greg
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Greg
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BCRider
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Around here the Henry is so much less money that one REALLY needs to hate the alloy Henry uses to justify sticking with Winchester and Marlin.
Prices vary from area to area of course and I'm in another country to boot. But I can buy a new Henry for $340 for the basic H001. A nice used 9422 would run $700+. A nice used Marlin 39 around $500+ from what I've seen.
And I've yet to find a Henry owner that complains about either sticky cycling actions or poor accuracy. The times I have found stories about poor accuracy where the owners contacted Henry they paid the shipping both ways and fixed or replaced the guns.
The H001 and Golden Boy that I've got both make me look like a better shooter than I feel like I am.
In fact from a prone position I can easily shoot sub 1" groups at 20 yards at my club's indoor range. I'm talking prone but using my arms and hands. If I shot it rested I'm pretty sure it would be a 1/2 to 3/4 inch gun at 25 yards.
Prices vary from area to area of course and I'm in another country to boot. But I can buy a new Henry for $340 for the basic H001. A nice used 9422 would run $700+. A nice used Marlin 39 around $500+ from what I've seen.
And I've yet to find a Henry owner that complains about either sticky cycling actions or poor accuracy. The times I have found stories about poor accuracy where the owners contacted Henry they paid the shipping both ways and fixed or replaced the guns.
The H001 and Golden Boy that I've got both make me look like a better shooter than I feel like I am.
In fact from a prone position I can easily shoot sub 1" groups at 20 yards at my club's indoor range. I'm talking prone but using my arms and hands. If I shot it rested I'm pretty sure it would be a 1/2 to 3/4 inch gun at 25 yards.
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If I were buying new, I would rather spend 200 bucks more than a Henry's cost and get a Browning BL-22. If going used, I would pony up the money for a Marlin.
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I have 2 Winchester 9422's.
One .22 RF, one .22 WRM.
They are mighty fine rifles.
Last summer, I got to play with a Browning BL-22, and it's short stoke lever and fine finish was something else!
During the same time period, a friend bought 2 Henry's.
They were smooth actions all right.
But the sights looked like something I would expect to see on a Walmart Daisy BB gun 30 years ago.
My money today would go on a new Browning if it was my money.
You only cry once when you buy a browning in my experience.
And that's when you pay the bill for it and get it done.
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One .22 RF, one .22 WRM.
They are mighty fine rifles.
Last summer, I got to play with a Browning BL-22, and it's short stoke lever and fine finish was something else!
During the same time period, a friend bought 2 Henry's.
They were smooth actions all right.
But the sights looked like something I would expect to see on a Walmart Daisy BB gun 30 years ago.
My money today would go on a new Browning if it was my money.
You only cry once when you buy a browning in my experience.
And that's when you pay the bill for it and get it done.
rc
alexander45
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Rc you can find the "frontier" model for $400 and under it has the heavy octagon barrel and very very nice semi buckhorn rears with a brass dot front sight
earlthegoat2
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The H001 sights are not good. They can be changed out though. If I WAS GOING TO BUY A Henry, I would get the small game rifle with the Skinner sight.
That said, I inherited a 9422 several years ago and I am not changing to anything else. I agree the BL-22 is very nice.
That said, I inherited a 9422 several years ago and I am not changing to anything else. I agree the BL-22 is very nice.
I think all 4 (Henry, Marlin 39A, Browning, Winchester) are viable. Depends on your likes and dislikes, and your pocketbook.
I haven't fondled the Browning, but their reviews are good. Made in Japan, which doesn't bother me personally. Some would balk at that.
The Marlin 39A is USA made, and has a blued steel receiver, and highly regarded barrels.
So I favor these.
The newer Winchesters do not enjoy the reputation of the pre-64 ones, and the painted alloy receivers scratch easily (if that matters to you).
I have a Henry .22 Mag, and once I got its scope sighted in, it's a tack driver. And they are significantly less expensive than the other three.
I haven't fondled the Browning, but their reviews are good. Made in Japan, which doesn't bother me personally. Some would balk at that.
The Marlin 39A is USA made, and has a blued steel receiver, and highly regarded barrels.
So I favor these.
The newer Winchesters do not enjoy the reputation of the pre-64 ones, and the painted alloy receivers scratch easily (if that matters to you).
I have a Henry .22 Mag, and once I got its scope sighted in, it's a tack driver. And they are significantly less expensive than the other three.
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If plinking means not worrying about getting nicks and dings on the gun, I'd go for the lower priced Henry. For me, the Henry makes a great knock about gun. Not abuse, just realistic expectations of wear.
What I like about the Marlin is it is a takedown gun, which makes for easy from the breech cleaning. Plus, the 24" barrel makes for a long sight radius that works exceptionally well with an aftermarket receiver peep sight.
Out of the box, in my experience, the Henry's action and trigger is smoother than the Marlin. They both shoot about the same though.
I've always liked the idea of the Browning, too. I'd treat it more like a safe queen though as they are so well finished and highly polished. I like how compact it is for sure. I've never fired one though.
kBob
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If you don't mind used you guys are really missing out by not checking out the used racks for a Marlin Levermatic either a clip feeder or tube feeder M56 or M57.
Very short throw lever, long barrel, adult sized in every way and I like the clip fed model for ease of reloading.
-kBob
Very short throw lever, long barrel, adult sized in every way and I like the clip fed model for ease of reloading.
-kBob
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Here is one person not thrilled with Henry accuracy. I had two. Sold one because of accuracy issue, the other given to granddaughter NIB is not a lot better. It has been to Henry twice. No customer satisfaction here. For playing John Wayne, it is fine. For plinking, it will marginally pass. I would look into other manufacturers' products.
Here is one person not thrilled with Henry accuracy. I had two. Sold one because of accuracy issue, the other given to granddaughter NIB is not a lot better. It has been to Henry twice. No customer satisfaction here. For playing John Wayne, it is fine. For plinking, it will marginally pass. I would look into other manufacturers' products.
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Like was said previously the Winchester 9422 is built in the same regard as the Pre-64 Winchester 94's, the action is actually built based off the old winchester pump 22's. I've been told they started building the 9422's in 1972 to try and appease their customers who scoffed at their cost cutting with the 94's. So they went back to forged receivers and hand tooled internals.
My 9422 .22lr has been a joy to shoot with not one hiccup. If I were you and wanted more of an heirloom type rifle, I would go with an older Win 9422, Marlin 39a, or if you want a new production a Browning BL22. I've handled a Browning, never shot one though, and by it's own regard it very well could be an heirloom collectible down the road, I would be surprised if it wasn't one in 30 years.
I had a henry .17hmr and was not impressed with the alloy receiver as the paint was thin and flaked off with very little use (under 150 rounds when I sold it). But if you just want something to plink and have fun with then maybe the low cost henry is what you want. To the henry's credit it was accurate enough and reliable, but I couldn't get past it's level of quality.
My 9422 .22lr has been a joy to shoot with not one hiccup. If I were you and wanted more of an heirloom type rifle, I would go with an older Win 9422, Marlin 39a, or if you want a new production a Browning BL22. I've handled a Browning, never shot one though, and by it's own regard it very well could be an heirloom collectible down the road, I would be surprised if it wasn't one in 30 years.
I had a henry .17hmr and was not impressed with the alloy receiver as the paint was thin and flaked off with very little use (under 150 rounds when I sold it). But if you just want something to plink and have fun with then maybe the low cost henry is what you want. To the henry's credit it was accurate enough and reliable, but I couldn't get past it's level of quality.
JoeDorn
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Another BL22 fan here... Beautiful gun and dead on accurate... But then I pause for Browning...
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ExAgoradzo
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Thanks guys,
Greg
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Bigdog57
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I like my vintage (1952 production) Marlin 39A.
I loved the Henry H001 I had, but in a fit f madness traded it to a buddy. I still regret that, as the Henry went to the range far more often than the Marlin. The Henry shot just as good and was more reliable.
I now recently bought the henry Golden Boy, and love it. As long and heavy as the Marlin (not trim and compact like the H001), and again every bit as good as the Marlin. Both are wearing Marbles tang-mounted aperture sights. An excellent sight for any lever rifle.
I paid a mint for the Golden Boy, but I feel it is worth it.
I loved the Henry H001 I had, but in a fit f madness traded it to a buddy. I still regret that, as the Henry went to the range far more often than the Marlin. The Henry shot just as good and was more reliable.
I now recently bought the henry Golden Boy, and love it. As long and heavy as the Marlin (not trim and compact like the H001), and again every bit as good as the Marlin. Both are wearing Marbles tang-mounted aperture sights. An excellent sight for any lever rifle.
I paid a mint for the Golden Boy, but I feel it is worth it.
RainDodger
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I have numerous .22 rifles and in the lever department I prefer the Browning BL-22.
I was quite surprised at the most recent gun show around the N.W. when I saw 2 of them going for somewhere around $450 each. One was a primo grade 1, and other was a very nice grade 2!
I was quite surprised at the most recent gun show around the N.W. when I saw 2 of them going for somewhere around $450 each. One was a primo grade 1, and other was a very nice grade 2!
Sheepdog1968
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I tried the Henry. It seemed nice but the lack of steel receiver bothered me. I went with browning BL 22, actually the micro Midas one. It is the good. The sights were crap so I put skinner sights on it. With the short throw of the lever you can cycle it by just opening and closing your hand. Doing it this way does fire my hand out. Main purpose for getting it was plinking and I will likely take it for squirrel hunting.
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As the OP noted, for a plinker I went for the Henry but with the H001M in .22 Mag. I really like it.
I have a blowback semi-auto Winchester 63 (a later Miroku) to use with.22 LR but a .22 LR lever and a .22 LR single-shot bolt are in my future.
As the OP noted, for a plinker I went for the Henry but with the H001M in .22 Mag. I really like it.
I have a blowback semi-auto Winchester 63 (a later Miroku) to use with.22 LR but a .22 LR lever and a .22 LR single-shot bolt are in my future.
Henry H001T Frontier is a step up from the base model. Has a heavy Octagon barrel, still pretty light at 6.25 lbs. but has a more substantial feel. Gets pretty good reviews. If you get the 39A get ready to do a good bit of tweeking. Everything from light strikes to extraction issues.
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Fotheringill, I'm both sorry and surprised that Henry didn't make it right for you. I know it doesn't help you out but you're one of the very few that have had a bad experience from all I've read.
And yes, I agree with rcmodel that the sights on the basic H001 are certainly not that great. But maybe it's me and my particular version of "old guy eyes" but I find that the wide rear notch and chunky handgun like front sight just work for me. That's not an excuse or any sort of justification. Just what I found for my own situation.
And yes, I agree with rcmodel that the sights on the basic H001 are certainly not that great. But maybe it's me and my particular version of "old guy eyes" but I find that the wide rear notch and chunky handgun like front sight just work for me. That's not an excuse or any sort of justification. Just what I found for my own situation.
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