Henry Rifle Forums

Now that I have one Henry I want another, their plan is working. I am thinking I want a Yellowboy in .22 S/L/LR although I haven't seen any shorts or Longs in years. I am wondering how the brass holds up in the yellowboys. Does it get tarnished easily? I have some knives with brass bolsters and discolor quickly and easily, not hard to polish back up, but would hate to see the brass on a rifle do that and need polishing all the time. Assuming of course I can find one, and don't get.sticker shock when I do.

I strongly suggest you try to find one in person before you buy one. The stock on those has a drop to it that some people like myself dont care for. So when you are shooting it you cant get a good cheek weld. As far as the brass goes over time it will patina just like the other Henry brass models will do.

I would 2nd BigAl's suggestion. I have a Golden Boy .22 (H004) and the stock fit is noticeably different. Although I have adapted to it, since the grand kids hog the Henry Classic (H001), it definitely is not suitable for mounting a scope - in my opinion. It is a fine shooter with iron sights, if you can adjust to the feel.

Thanks, I don't buy firearms I can't handle first. Will definitely check the drop on the stock and how it come up. Thanks again.

I would suggest a Classic or Small Game Carbine. Shorts are still available and I shoot them usually no further out than 25 yards.

Well I got to handle one today, not the version I wanted, it was a fancy smancy one, gorgeous wood engraved silver looking receiver, BUT it showed me how they come to the shoulder, and it is definitely a little different, more drop to the stock. However since I had my shoulder replaced, it doesn't quite move the same and the rifle actually came to my shoulder easier and better. Now to keep looking around to find a model I want. Not in a rush.