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I have a couple Winchester pumps in .22LR and am thinking of getting a Henry pump. Any Henry pump owners here?

I love mine. I wish I could have more range time with it though.

Just remember that the stroke is a lot shorter than on other pumps and it takes a little more effort. If you work it like you mean business, you'll have no trouble. I love mine. Also keep you thumb out of the way when the bolt comes back.

Travlin wrote:Just remember that the stroke is a lot shorter than on other pumps and it takes a little more effort. If you work it like you mean business, you'll have no trouble. I love mine. Also keep you thumb out of the way when the bolt comes back.

What makes me think yours bit you?

Shall we say it gave a slight "brush up reminder" actually it was when I pushed the action release.

My brother-in-law shot a semi-auto pistol for the first time a couple years ago. He put his finger behind the slide. Not a good idea. It nearly ripped off his finger. Oh, he is a doctor and a very well educated man.

Just proves even a smart Dr can do dumb things like the rest of us.

I've had my round barrel pump for quite a few years now, and I love it. My eyes got to where I couldn't see the open sights, so I installed a Skinner rear aperture sight. An email to Henry explaining what I did and the serial number and they sent me a new proper height front sight, no charge. I can now shoot mini-mags into quarter sized groups at 50 yards.

Welcome becken, That is great customer service from Henry. One of the reasons we love them.
Please drop in to the New Member Introduction forum and let us get to know ya.

Sure hope so. The pump looks like it is full of action and would be fun to shoot, too!

RoadBlocker wrote:Just proves even a smart Dr can do dumb things like the rest of us.

I retired after working for fifteen years at a university. How right you are!

go ahead and get one, they are a BLAST to shoot. I have had mine about 5 years now, added a brasslite receiver cover. just be SURE to keep the pump handle screws TIGHT. it is a good looking pump.man sized and heavy! stiff, pump it like you are mad at it, just like my 1960s Winchester 275 .22 magnum pump. my 2 Remington 572 pumps are a light stroke action, 1958 and 1974. I love a pump gun!!

jon p wrote:go ahead and get one, they are a BLAST to shoot. I have had mine about 5 years now, added a brasslite receiver cover. just be SURE to keep the pump handle screws TIGHT. it is a good looking pump.man sized and heavy! stiff, pump it like you are mad at it, just like my 1960s Winchester 275 .22 magnum pump. my 2 Remington 572 pumps are a light stroke action, 1958 and 1974. I love a pump gun!!

Does it take the same cover as an H001?

yes, the same cover should work. the brasslite covers are no longer available, sadly.

jon p wrote:yes, the same cover should work. the brasslite covers are no longer available, sadly.

I bought two of the brasslite covers a few years ago. I was thinking of doing the same with the currently available silver covers.

the only receiver problem has been an older cover that I stripped down and polished bare silver will NOT FIT my 2 year old big loop carbine, for some reason. it ALMOST fits!! I cant see where the difference is, but Henry has changed something in the shape of the main receiver. BUMMER, now I have a nice silver cover I cant use.

jon p wrote:the only receiver problem has been an older cover that I stripped down and polished bare silver will NOT FIT my 2 year old big loop carbine, for some reason. it ALMOST fits!! I cant see where the difference is, but Henry has changed something in the shape of the main receiver. BUMMER, now I have a nice silver cover I cant use.

I had the same problem but found where it was hanging up and filed it down. I've identified three separate types of receivers on the H001.