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

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

Post by Bugs » Sat May 12, 2018 12:32 pm

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?
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Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

Post by Mistered » Sat May 12, 2018 12:46 pm

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.
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Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

Post by Bugs » Sat May 12, 2018 12:59 pm

Just saw the .22 small game lever action with skinner peep sights. Things just got more complicated. :lol:
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Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

Post by tractortad » Sat May 12, 2018 1:29 pm

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

Post by The Wiz » Sat May 12, 2018 1:32 pm

Not complicated at all. Get the SGR. You will absolutely love it! :)
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Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

Post by North Country Gal » Sat May 12, 2018 5:00 pm

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.
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Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

Post by Bugs » Sat May 12, 2018 8:22 pm

I think Monday I am going to order the .22 LR Small Game Rifle. I can always add a pump later.
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Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

Post by PT7 » Sat May 12, 2018 10:39 pm

Great choice, Bugs. I have the SGC in .22LR (H001TLP). It is the best Henry shooter I've owned! :D
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! :lol:
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Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

Post by Bugs » Sun May 13, 2018 12:52 pm

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. :D
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Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG

Post by Ernie » Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:42 pm

Bugs wrote:
Sun May 13, 2018 12:52 pm
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. :D
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.
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