Newbie

[NW1]

Caliber suggestions?
Newbie here. My father is hellbent on buying me a Henry (I know… and not a bad place to be if he can find one – good guns are hard to find nowadays). Not sure on what I want so I’m seeking suggestions. It would be easier to list what I have and don’t want:

Have:
Marlin 60 (18 round .22 LR semi-auto)
Smith and Wesson M&P15 (.223/5.56 semi-auto)
Mossberg 500 (8 round 12 gauge pump)
H&R Model 88 Topper (20 gauge single)
Smith & Wesson SD9 pistol (9mm 16+1 semi-auto)

Don’t want:
Another shotgun or .22

I don’t hunt much anymore so targets will probably be the only thing I shoot. Leaning toward larger/more common calibers, especially with the current ammo shortage.

Thank you

[Cofisher]

Welcome from Nebraska. You will receive numerous suggestions here. We are somewhat opinionated. If you go to centerfire, the lever guns start at 327 mag and go up to 45-70. I shoot the 357 and think it is the best all around. Others will disagree. Have fun choosing and using.

[markiver54]

357 for your first Henry is what I chose and don't regret it one bit. very easy on recoil and a lot of fun. Also, ammo is usually easy to find.
Welcome to the forum and have fun making a decision

[CT_Shooter]

Welcome to the forum from CT. I'm going to add another vote for a Henry 357, often called the most versatile caliber available.

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[JEBar]

first, welcome to our forum .... do hope you will feel free to read and post often .... for out to +/- 100 yards a 357 is a very good choice .... should you decide to load your own ammo, a 357 can be relatively inexpensive to shoot .... another great plus is they are fun to fire .... should you be looking for a Henry to shoot at a distance of a few hundred yards, their 308 Long Ranger is a great choice .... looking forward to following your search

[Ernie]

Welcome from Michigan. I am leaning toward the 357 for myself but there are plenty of other opinions to hear from yet.

[BigAl52]

Welcome to the forum. Im a die hard 41 mag fan but if you dont reload the 357 in the best all around choice for a first levergun.

[If1Hitu]

Welcome to the forum.

[The Wiz]

Welcome!

[BruniX]

only good advice above ... !!

I chose a 45-70 because it was a historic caliber and to please me, but also because the 357 is legally complicated in France.
I didn't have permission at the time.
and henry rifles are very, very hard to get here ...
today I think I will choose a 357.
the 45-70 is nice but it hits hard, and the trajectory is really rounded
It is also more expensive to recharge ...
Regards,

BruniX