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lever vs pump .22LR

Post by txray357 » Thu Nov 08, 2018 7:53 am

I'm about to do some gun trading and want a new .22 rifle. Anyone know of issues with either the lever or pump Henry. I do like both and lean toward the lever gun with short barrel and big loop.

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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by PT7 » Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:42 am

Just an FYI. If you type this into the search box upper right, "H003t pump," you'll find some threads on the Henry pump.

If you're considering the lever-action carbine, H001L, my SGC (H001TLP) is basically the same rifle only with different sights on it. It is a very smooth lever-action, and accurate, too. The other very accurate rimfire Henry I've shot is the classic H001.

Since these are both Henrys, you can't miss having a great rifle. Have fun in the choosing.

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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by tractortad » Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:10 am

We have a Henry pump 22LR and three Henry lever 22LRs - no issues with any of them (other than changing out the sights with peeps). They have all been excellent rifles. You may want to handle the pump before you decide on it though, because it has a pretty stiff action that takes some getting used to...

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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Redthies » Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:17 am

txray357 wrote:I'm about to do some gun trading and want a new .22 rifle. Anyone know of issues with either the lever or pump Henry. I do like both and lean toward the lever gun with short barrel and big loop.
There is one BIG ISSUE with Henrys. Once you own one, you’ll buy more and more, and your other guns will be used less and less! I’m partial to the H001TLP myself as well, and my .357.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Sir Henry » Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:50 am

When in doubt buy both.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Les » Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:58 pm

txray357 wrote:I'm about to do some gun trading and want a new .22 rifle. Anyone know of issues with either the lever or pump Henry. I do like both and lean toward the lever gun with short barrel and big loop.
I have one of each - a H001T and a H003T, and they are both fantastic rifles. They are slick and accurate, and great fun to shoot. The pump needs to be cycled like you mean it, but once you get the hang of it you won't get the smile off your face. ;) :D

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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by BigAl52 » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:00 pm

I have one of each and agree with Sir Henry get one of each. The Small Game Carbine Henry is the best lever action 22 ever. The pump is a great gun and you will need to put at least 500 rounds thru it before it loosens up. Like Les said cycle it like you mean it. My pump is very accurate.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Mags » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:24 pm

I have a Rossi pump. Good rifle, but for sentimental reasons I wish it were a Henry lever.
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Post by If1Hitu » Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:53 pm

I have two Henry Lever Action Rifles GB .22LR & .22 Magnum.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Danwin22 » Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:50 am

Mags wrote:I have a Rossi pump. Good rifle, but for sentimental reasons I wish it were a Henry lever.
NO-NO, keep the Rossi and just find a Henry.

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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by bandit1250 » Tue Jan 01, 2019 11:14 am

I looked at a used pump Henry a couple weeks back and it pumped easy and locked up solid when closed. I have always heard about how stiff they are to work but this one wasn't. I should have bought it for the $225 price they were asking for it but didn't want another rifle chambered for 22 Magnum. I really would like to have a Remington Model 12 or 121.

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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Mags » Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:51 pm

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I will be keeping the Rossi, no doubt. It will be passed on down the family line eventually.
Danwin22 wrote:
Mags wrote:I have a Rossi pump. Good rifle, but for sentimental reasons I wish it were a Henry lever.
NO-NO, keep the Rossi and just find a Henry.

You’ll be kicking yourself for getting rid of that neat little Winchester 62 copy.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Danwin22 » Tue Jan 01, 2019 5:05 pm

(I will be keeping the Rossi, no doubt. It will be passed on down the family line eventually.)



Good to hear; that Rossi pump is a gem.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Lyman » Tue Jan 01, 2019 6:58 pm

Just my preference but i'd take a lever gun any day over a pump.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Mags » Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:25 pm

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That was kinda my point if I could do a do over and the rifles at the time had been side-by-side. The Rossi pump I have is a sweet .22 and I wouldn't trade it for a Henry. But, if I needed/wanted another .22 it would be a Henry lever.
Lyman wrote:Just my preference but i'd take a lever gun any day over a pump.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Danwin22 » Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:24 pm

I guess I like Lever actions the most as I have three levers and only one pump.

My next three will be a Marlin Mountie, Browning BL22 and Henry Frontier H001-T.

The only Pump I want badly is a Winchester model-61.
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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by Mags » Tue Jan 01, 2019 10:49 pm

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My Rossi looks like your pump.
Danwin22 wrote:I guess I like Lever actions the most as I have three levers and only one pump.

My next three will be a Marlin Mountie, Browning BL22 and Henry Frontier H001-T.

The only Pump I want badly is a Winchester model-61.

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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by ebertf » Wed Jan 09, 2019 7:52 pm

I have a Henry pump I love it. Going to get a lever next. The pump is a LR going for a MAG in the lever. The Henry’s do reproduce. The Varmint express in .17 HMR looks interesting

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Re: lever vs pump .22LR

Post by If1Hitu » Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:22 pm

I have a pair of Henry's GB .22 LR & .22 Magnum. love them.
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