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My Henry pump .22 lr
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My Henry pump .22 lr
I was able to purchase a .22lr Henry Pump brand new at a good price, from my favorite LGS. I was stoked to get it, but funds didn't allow. A windfall happened and I picked it up in June, 2015. It sat in a corner as life passed by.
Today was the day. It saw day light, briefly. I went to my parents and the range is OOOh so close. About four miles in all. I stopped at the range and the police were there. I went to a range that no one was on, there are three. One pistol range that the police have booked mostly year round, and two rifle ranges. I went to the short rifle range as I wanted to shoot at 50 yds, off hand, to sight it in. About the time I got set up, the local police instructor approached me and asked how long I would be there, as they were intending to use the range in about an hour. I said fine, I was about a half hour and gone. Time was that the pistol range was all they needed. Now, they have pistols and shotguns that suffice on the pistol range, but they also pack rifles and want a 75 to 100 yd range too.
I was gone in the allotted time. Just enough to put 50 downrange. I got it sighted in and was gone, onto the next task at my parents place.
Here are a couple of photos.
I love my new pump. It cycles very smoothly and sharply. It has a great trigger and shouldered well. The octagonal barrel balanced just the way I like it.
All in all, I like it better than all the other .22 lr Henry's. I like pumps. Shotguns and rifles, I have several. This is the first .22lr and it's a keeper. I'm sure you will hear more about it as we are about to kick the pump section on the forum up a notch or two. :guns:
Today was the day. It saw day light, briefly. I went to my parents and the range is OOOh so close. About four miles in all. I stopped at the range and the police were there. I went to a range that no one was on, there are three. One pistol range that the police have booked mostly year round, and two rifle ranges. I went to the short rifle range as I wanted to shoot at 50 yds, off hand, to sight it in. About the time I got set up, the local police instructor approached me and asked how long I would be there, as they were intending to use the range in about an hour. I said fine, I was about a half hour and gone. Time was that the pistol range was all they needed. Now, they have pistols and shotguns that suffice on the pistol range, but they also pack rifles and want a 75 to 100 yd range too.
I was gone in the allotted time. Just enough to put 50 downrange. I got it sighted in and was gone, onto the next task at my parents place.
Here are a couple of photos.
I love my new pump. It cycles very smoothly and sharply. It has a great trigger and shouldered well. The octagonal barrel balanced just the way I like it.
All in all, I like it better than all the other .22 lr Henry's. I like pumps. Shotguns and rifles, I have several. This is the first .22lr and it's a keeper. I'm sure you will hear more about it as we are about to kick the pump section on the forum up a notch or two. :guns:
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- Sir Henry
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
Now I want one. Love the cup of coffee in the picture. Where did you get that idea?
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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- RetiredSeabee
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
I finally got a chance to handle one of these beauties last week. I stopped into the Palmetto State Armory store in Greenville SC.
I was impressed, very solid feel to the pump. The rifle did feel heavier than expected when the clerk handed it to me. But the more I handled it and shouldered it the better it felt.
I definitely want a lever action carbine first but a pump is now solidly in second place.
I was impressed, very solid feel to the pump. The rifle did feel heavier than expected when the clerk handed it to me. But the more I handled it and shouldered it the better it felt.
I definitely want a lever action carbine first but a pump is now solidly in second place.
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- Sir Henry
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
They made a round barreled one at first but now I believe they are octagon which would make it heavier.RetiredSeabee wrote:I finally got a chance to handle one of these beauties last week. I stopped into the Palmetto State Armory store in Greenville SC.
I was impressed, very solid feel to the pump. The rifle did feel heavier than expected when the clerk handed it to me. But the more I handled it and shouldered it the better it felt.
I definitely want a lever action carbine first but a pump is now solidly in second place.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
They do have an octagon barrel but I don't think my Henry pump is as heavy as my Marlin 39 with it's 24 inch barrel.
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
Not too many pump .22's available any more and finding one that has scope mount grooves is tough.
I already have a sweet little Rossi copy of a Winchester model-62 but it's not grooved for a scope.
I already have a sweet little Rossi copy of a Winchester model-62 but it's not grooved for a scope.
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
I have always wanted a rossi pump, the stainless steel short barrel carbine.yeah right, if I win the lottery! you have a beautiful little pump there.
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
Beautiful rifle, Dave. I'm glad you finally got to shoot it! I hope you get to do it much more often.daytime dave wrote:I was able to purchase a .22lr Henry Pump brand new at a good price, from my favorite LGS. I was stoked to get it, but funds didn't allow. A windfall happened and I picked it up in June, 2015. It sat in a corner as life passed by.
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
Dave, now I want one, too! Very nice.
Sir Henry, what is it about coffee at shooting ranges? The range I shoot at here is always pushing their coffee. Seems like it's the last thing a fella needs when he's trying to be steady enough to shoot straight. I think they want me to miss.
Sir Henry, what is it about coffee at shooting ranges? The range I shoot at here is always pushing their coffee. Seems like it's the last thing a fella needs when he's trying to be steady enough to shoot straight. I think they want me to miss.
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Re: My Henry pump .22 lr
I drink tea most range days. Our range has no amenities but some have latte stands and even a café.ditto1958 wrote:Dave, now I want one, too! Very nice.
Sir Henry, what is it about coffee at shooting ranges? The range I shoot at here is always pushing their coffee. Seems like it's the last thing a fella needs when he's trying to be steady enough to shoot straight. I think they want me to miss.
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Hi, my name is Gene and I'm a Henryholic from Wisconsin.
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