First range time with Henry 22

Post by **MTC(SS)USNret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:32 pm

First chance today to get to the indoor range with my new-to-me Henry 22. Picked it up at a local pawn shop last week. According to Henry the born-on date was January 2015.
These targets shot at 25 yards, one with 20 rounds the other with 10, both CCI Mini-mag 40gr target loads.
I wear glasses with progressive bi-focal lenses and have a very hard time getting focus on the sights. Also hard to get a good sight picture with black sights and the black of the targets.
Going to install the HiViz front sight so I hope that will help.

Post by **PT7** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:36 pm

That Henry H001 and nicely-shot targets are a great first range report. CCIs deliver fine results, too. Good shooting!
And Mr. Moose is showing off the Henry with flair there.

PT7

P.S. Understood about the glasses. Do battle with my trifocals....

Post by **JEBar** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:26 pm

good shooting indeed .... well understood on the issues innate to shooting with your lenses .... I'm curious about your use impressions

Post by **ESquared** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:17 pm

Great shooting right there! Congrats on a fine outing and a great looking rifle!

Post by **MTC(SS)USNret** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:53 pm

JEBar wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:26 pm
good shooting indeed .... well understood on the issues innate to shooting with your lenses .... I'm curious about your use impressions

If you are referring to my use impressions of the Henry.....absolutely a blast!! I haven't picked up a long gun since my last M14 quals in the Navy almost 30 years ago and I would still be at the range if I hadn't run out of ammo! Looking forward to getting out and picking off pop cans and water bottles if I can find a place to go in the woods nearby. Also recently picked up a Ruger 10/22 and added a 3-9x32 scope and have a lot of fun with it as well....but there is something about working the lever action on the Henry that is really cool.

Post by **JEBar** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 8:06 pm

MTC(SS)USNret wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:53 pm
If you are referring to my use impressions of the Henry.....absolutely a blast!!

there is something about working the lever action on the Henry that is really cool.

that is exactly what I was referring to and everyone on this forum understands ..

.. not surprised ....

Post by **RanchRoper** » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:11 pm

Nicely done for sure, thanks for sharing.

Post by **Redthies** » Sat Jun 22, 2019 1:07 am

MTC(SS)USNret wrote: ↑
Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:32 pm
I wear glasses with progressive bi-focal lenses and have a very hard time getting focus on the sights. Also hard to get a good sight picture with black sights and the black of the targets.
Going to install the HiViz front sight so I hope that will help.

Have a look at Skinner’s peep sights for the Henry .22s. Andy makes multiple styles and they really help tired eyes. The factory buckhorns are hard for most of us guys to shoot well. Henry offers Skinner’s on their hunting specific .22s, so you know they are a good option. With a Hi-Viz front you should be set!

http://www.skinnersights.com/henry_rifles_18.html

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