I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

[Bugs]

What would be the better option between the 2 for general plinking and small game hunting? Will the 22 LR pump also reliable feed 22 shorts?

[Mistered]

Will the 22 LR pump also reliable feed 22 shorts?

No doubt a .22 LR will be much better suited for plinking & small game hunting than the Mag version and I suspect if the rifle is engraved with 'For S, L or LR ammo' it should be good to go. My Marlin 39 actually cycles CB caps.

[Bugs]

Just saw the .22 small game lever action with skinner peep sights. Things just got more complicated.

[tractortad]

We have both the 22LR Pump and the SGC and they are both awesome plinkers. We have both of them set up with Skinner rear peeps and Lyman front Globes. If I had to choose only one it would be the SGC - already comes with the Skinner rear peep and it is just a handy little rifle with that 16.25" barrel. It is always a favorite at our home-made 25 yd range - especially with new shooters....

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[The Wiz]

Not complicated at all. Get the SGR. You will absolutely love it!

[North Country Gal]

Another vote for the 22 LR. Still can't beat it for general plinking, target shooting and small game work. The 22 mag is also a great cartridge, but it's really more of a specialty cartridge, designed for hunting slightly larger animals and/or greater distances than are practical with the 22 LR.

[Bugs]

I think Monday I am going to order the .22 LR Small Game Rifle. I can always add a pump later.

[PT7]

Great choice, Bugs. I have the SGC in .22LR (H001TLP). It is the best Henry shooter I've owned!
I also agree with what Tractortad posted....we have one of Henry's finest rimfire lever-action rifles!
Always a pleasure to show mine off, too!

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I think Monday I am going to order the .22 LR Small Game Rifle. I can always add a pump later.

[Bugs]

Just ordered the .22LR SGC levergun from Kentucky Gun Co. Should have it in a few days and then will move it to the correct forum.

[Ernie]

Just ordered the .22LR SGC levergun from Kentucky Gun Co. Should have it in a few days and then will move it to the correct forum.

Has been a while and was wondering if you had gotten your SGC yet. I ordered the pump in 22lr and two weeks later ordered the SGC, really like both of them.

[Ernie]

We have both the 22LR Pump and the SGC and they are both awesome plinkers. We have both of them set up with Skinner rear peeps and Lyman front Globes. If I had to choose only one it would be the SGC - already comes with the Skinner rear peep and it is just a handy little rifle with that 16.25" barrel. It is always a favorite at our home-made 25 yd range - especially with new shooters....

Tad
Which Lyman globe sight did you get? I am interested in one for my SGC and would like to put Skinner peep and globe on my pump too.
Thanks
Ernie

[tractortad]

We have both the 22LR Pump and the SGC and they are both awesome plinkers. We have both of them set up with Skinner rear peeps and Lyman front Globes. If I had to choose only one it would be the SGC - already comes with the Skinner rear peep and it is just a handy little rifle with that 16.25" barrel. It is always a favorite at our home-made 25 yd range - especially with new shooters....

Tad
Which Lyman globe sight did you get? I am interested in one for my SGC and would like to put Skinner peep and globe on my pump too.
Thanks
Ernie

Ernie - we put a .495" 17A Lyman Globe on our SGC. It sights in at 25 yds using CCI standard 22LR with the rear peep about 1 1/2 turns off of the full bottom position. Our pump also has a .495" 17A Lyman Globe on the front and a Skinner Rimfire Groove peep sight on the rear.

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[Ernie]

Thanks for that information. I do like the skinner sight on the SGC and the globe front sight looks like a good addition as well.

[SGC]

We have the SGC in .22 and the mag version. Both great shooters and handy to carry in the field. The .22 LR see more use because the ammo is cheaper.