markiver54 wrote: Cheek weld was off and butt placement didn't feel right either. Maybe this just is not a good one for my anatomy... I was getting very interested in the .17 HMR, and wanted it to be a Henry.
I guess a scope could make a whole lot of difference if I chose to go this route though.
markiver54 wrote:Wow! Thanks Evan. In looking through my Henry catalogue, I overlooked that model. I think those stock sights might work better for me also. Would rather not have to scope this one like I did with my BBS 357. Thanks for the insight!
markiver54 wrote:Thanks a bunch Al. Mag had been my first choice until I read some accuracy issues right here. It is promising with what you have said to re-consider it in the decision making process!
markiver54 wrote:BigAl52 wrote:Mark are you going to use this for targets or pest extermination
Probably mostly pests!
As everyone knows, Mark, "there ain't no perfect rifle." But as I've read the decisions the .17HMR has placed in front of you, it doesn't sound like it's the best choice available. I've not shot a .17HMR, Henry or other. The main problems I've read about a .17HMR are cleaning issues due to very small bore size (what equipment, patches, etc. to use). Some folk argue that cleaning too often reduces its accuracy. Hard to believe the variables here.
That's enough about the .17HMR. I'm writing to come alongside Al and Evan since I have the Henry SGC in .22LR. Don't know what "pests" you are after, but this rifle would cause them pause. It is very accurate and extremely dependable. My nemesis in rifle shooting are the sights. For me, the receiver-mounted peep and cheek weld are perfect on the SGC. I'm sure the .22 Magnum SGC model is a fine rifle also, as Al has talked about it. I had a Henry Classic Lever Action .22 Magnum, H001M, before the SGC was ever produced. Talk about accurate, and the punch of that stronger caliber! All I did with my magnum was to change out the barrel-mounted buckhorn and put on a Skinner peep in its place. I like these iron sights best of all.
That is all my hooey of pros and cons. I'd consider Al, Evan, and me to be the
"Big Three for the SGC!" That's from the many comments we three have made on our Forum about this great Henry model. You can't go wrong with the Henry SGC in either caliber!
And to end this less than 2c. It is definitely
your choice. I'd say take your time, ask more questions, and try to get your hands on whatever Henry model you are considering. Good show on handling the .17HMR, discussing with the LGS folk, and discovering those issues that have appeared to make it a challenging "fit" for you.
Best in your search, and mulling around those decisions.
PT7