I been kinda looking, seems like the finish on the wood on the Henry is hard to beat. I really enjoy our 22 Henry. Was kind of thinking it would be handy for varmints, I almost wonder if a 17 hmr would fit the bill?. Lately I have been seeing a lot of Foxes out back, and it's got me a bit concerned.The Henry center fire guns are all good that I've seen.
Honestly I just like lever actions in general. Most likely i don't see myself getting into re loading. I would like something handy yet affordable and fun to shoot, and capable for pest control.If you're looking for a "cowboy" gun, the only one made in the USA that has links back in western history is Marlin. The .38/.357 is the cheapest to reload for. New Winchesters are made in Japan. Rossi is made in Brazil (I think). Uberti, Cimarron Firearms, Taylor and Company, and all the rest are made in Italy. The Henry Big Boy is made in the USA, but they are only a "cowboy-like" gun and are not an actual remake of anything in history. The Winchester, Rossi, and Uberti sub-brands are all replicas of the original Winchesters and some parts even interchange.
I personally have an HRA Henry 1860 in .45 Colt, a Winchester '73 in .38/.357/ and a Rossi (Puma) in .45 Colt. All have octagon barrels. All are fun to shoot but all require reloading to make it cheaper. I also compete in cowboy action shooting, which is a hoot.
Honestly I just like lever actions in general. Most likely i don't see myself getting into re loading. I would like something handy yet affordable and fun to shoot, and capable for pest control.
Wonder if that would be too much for foxes and coyote? Most times when I see them they are around 50 to 100 yards out.I'll say this for the Henry in 45 Colt. It put a 325 grain cast lead bullet through a deer lengthwise at 40 yards. I think you could hunt just about anything at short ranges with that rifle.
Wonder if that would be too much for foxes and coyote? Most times when I see them they are around 50 to 100 yards out.
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Wonder if that would be too much for foxes and coyote? Most times when I see them they are around 50 to 100 yards out.
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"fun factor" Loose term generally associated with recreational activity, Hitting the center of a business card from 200 feet, Knocking tin cans off a fence post, (Fence post is situated in front of a 8x15x30 berm, a little over 8 feet tall, 15 feet deep, by 30 feet across)You might be impressed with the CCI Quick Shock 22LR on coyotes out to 100 yards. A highly effective bullet for defending your chickens out of any 22 rifle. This bullet will flat blow up a fox and render the pelt of a Fox totally unusable.
I am not sure what you mean by "fun factor". Are you into killing animals for fun? I guess I am not sure what your goal is. The 12 gauge is far more useful for barnyard defense IMO. Unless you are into killing animals that are just trying to survive and happen to wander nearby you.
Wonder if that would be too much for foxes and coyote? Most times when I see them they are around 50 to 100 yards out.
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Just wondering if you were looking for Lever Gun Made in the US similar to a Henry 22lr with an octagon barrel, what would be on your short list? Which caliber would you choose for the fun factor?
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I picked up a Henry Big Boy Silver last year in 357. It is a HEAVY beast of a rifle compared to my Marlin 357 but I always get compliments on it at the range. The accuracy is quite good and the recoil is very mild to say the least. The only issue I have is heavy copper fouling. I sent it back to Henry and they replaced the barrel but the new barrel still fouls though not as bad as the original.
ok since I do not know I am going to ask, others can feel free to flame away. Copper fouling, meaning residue left in barrel? would that be caused by the barrel not having enough of an opening? I do not reload so cost if kind of a consideration, but from what I have seen 17 hmr can be pricey