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I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 12:32 pm
by 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?
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 12:46 pm
by 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.
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 12:59 pm
by Bugs
Just saw the .22 small game lever action with skinner peep sights. Things just got more complicated.
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 1:29 pm
by 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....
Henry Pump 22LR.JPG
Henry Small Game Carbine 22LR.JPG
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 1:32 pm
by The Wiz
Not complicated at all. Get the SGR. You will absolutely love it!
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 5:00 pm
by 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.
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 8:22 pm
by Bugs
I think Monday I am going to order the .22 LR Small Game Rifle. I can always add a pump later.
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 10:39 pm
by 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!
SGC_1551.jpg
Bugs wrote:I think Monday I am going to order the .22 LR Small Game Rifle. I can always add a pump later.
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Sun May 13, 2018 12:52 pm
by 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.
Re: I guess I need a pump action 22 LR vs 22 MAG
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:42 pm
by Ernie
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.
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.