Henry .22 Lever Action Rifles - In Depth Review!

[@blackie1of4]

Great information and I loved the way you presented it! I don't know if you can.. but release this one again! It's something everyone that's interested in buying a Henry 22 should see! Thanks for sharing this brother

[@markdowns2132]

I was in the middle of building an AR-15 with an adapter to shoot 22 LR. After all the hassle in Maryland, I decided to put my builds on hold until I more out of state. While I was being educate by the nice guy at the Gun shop about licenses, restrictions, gun courses, etc. I decided to just buy a Henry 22 LR. My wife balked at the price but after she saw the beat up alternatives she caved in. A brand new Golden Boy looks so much nicer than the used items that were within our $300 budget. So I walked away with a $500 rifle even though I could have probably got it for about $70 less. As long as my wife doesn't know, I'm OK. Also, I feel good for giving the local gun shop some business. I brought it homey Golden Boy and put a few tubes through it and it was extremely accurate for my 64 year old eyes using the iron sights. I've been an air gun shooter for about 8 years and this is my first powder burner. I love how quiet the Henry GB is with 22 short ammo! It is actually quieter than some of my airguns! The next adventure is making sure I can clean and lube this great piece of engineering so it last through generations.

[@mlgreenspan1760]

The Henry .22 lever action rifles are a joy to shoot, just bought my 2nd Henry a Golden Boy Silver, smooth as butter action. The tube magazine is nice. Henry rifles are well made. Couldn't be happier.

[@Richard-ql4li]

Excellent presentation. It was well organized and well paced. I finally got myself a lever action rifle and chose Henry because it is made in the USA, it is well made, and reliable. When choosing a rifle I think that if competition shooting, or hunting is the primary use then a rifle shooting a small grouping is important. If plinking and basic rifle use and safety instruction, especially for kids like my grandsons ages 8 and 12, the Henry is ideal. Like my old Henry Ford's Model A's it is simple, reliable, and fun to use. Between me shooting, and my wife, my kids and their spouses, and the grandsons I don't think a Henry can be beat, either in a rifle or an antique car.

[@tadcobert1307]

These are the best in fit, finish, function, and durability…best brand on the market!

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

Great video, just an FYI on Hoo1 the basic model. It was my first Henry. I acquired it in the late 90”s and currently have in excess of 27 bulk packs (500 reds each )from Walmart through it with out a single issue. It is all original and no internal parts have worn out or been replaced. I now have three more rimfires and a couple centerfires . I am told their customer service is top notch, although I’m quite sure I will never need to send one back and find out. Again great video and happy shooting, I’m sure you will enjoy them.

[@garrettdog123]

8 yrs later I just got a frontier for 450ish was the best deal i could find around my state

[@michellesizemore1123]

A 22 is more than a target gun it puts food on a lot of tables I use mine a lot to help feed my family there is a lot of small to game out there that this or any or their 22 can take with no problem

[@tomsanchez9672]

One of the best reviews on any firearm, I have seen on You Tube. Great job.

[@WilliamSmith-ju5qo]

The front sight looks like it's made of plastic in the manual but it's not plastic al all. It's steel. The way it's designed makes it look like plastic. It is made in two halves and it has a screw in the bottom to hold the two halves together. They had to add some steel down there to allow for the screw. Again, it is not PLASTIC!

[@muddybear9178]

I've had zero accuracy issues on small game with the iron sights. I've shot rabbits at 50yds with the standard #H001, no problems. Scopes are nice, but don't poo poo the irons, if you do your part, they'll do theirs.

[@wisentwisent9150]

Thanks, a very good video. The Marlin 39A was my 1st lever action 22, which I still have. The Winchester 94-22 is another great all steel lever rifle. If Henry would wise up and make their Frontier lever action in all steel, I would buy one instantly. PS, I also can't believe that nobody is making an all steel replica of the Remington rolling block 22, another great classic.

[@millermark445]

I wish Henry employed real steel and brass in their rimfire rifles. But they never will because it's not cost effective. Their .22s have been major sellers, so there's no reason why they'd employ those materials in the manufacture when it would up the cost of the manufacturing process and thus the retail price of the gun. Will a Zamac-5 receiver and receiver cover hold up as well as steel? In .22 rifles, probably.

[@zerozero4822]

He knows what he is talking about that's for sure Good video.

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

i love the Golden Boy for hunting plinking and competition (yes it is accurate enough for that)

[@aharnois1290]

I have a Henry 22 H001 and the front sight on mine is of metal, not plastic. Checked it with a magnet. Purchased it in Nov 2016.

[@nedformales4635]

Such an informative review. Thank you.

[@hillbillyhansforlife2763]

Great review! Better than most!

[@kennethlindahl9206]

I have this gun in a youth model. It makes the handiest lil carbine. This is what I did... First I put sling swivels on... A rifle without a sling is like a pistol without a holster Next I leather wrapped the lever...So comfortable... big difference Went with that for a while Then a little later I ordered the saddle ring receiver cover Now It looks as sweet as it shoots I put a strip of leather on the ring so I can stop the ring from slamming against the receiver as I walk I can hang on to strip of leather and with my lever hand

[@joshtalbot1086]

picked up a henry small game rifle with the skinner peep and big loop. love this gun. twice the gun of the newer marlin .22's

[@brad52sd15]

I own one of those standard rifles. They do not have a plastic front sight.

[@daltoncheshire2416]

Brad Merida yea my youth model has a plastic band to hold the steel sight in place

[@skeeterjames912]

I just bought one and mine is steel. Maybe they changed it up.

[@iandavidwolfe]

Nice review/comparison. I really want a .22 golden boy with the scope mount!

[@freedom15468]

purchased the lever action .22 s/l/ly, very smooth action but mine came new in box without a front sight hood contacted henry to see if hood is supposed to be included have not heard back as yet otherwise no problem and nice rifle

[@joeyseal9189]

awesome review man liked it!

[@Hothenrik]

I’m gonna get one of those Frontier models! Love those octagon barrels!!!👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ronhall4199]

I've got one on layaway now. Going to get it out on tax free day.

[@Hothenrik]

@@ronhall4199 update: I got mine, and it is WONDERFUL! Hope you get yours soon so you can enjoy this summer!!

[@ronhall4199]

@@Hothenrik August 26 or 27th. I'm living in Gulfport Mississippi. I can use it all year around. I'm going to give it to my son. He's wanting a 22 rifle. Next, I'm getting a Henry EMS addition,22 lever addition for my 20 year anniversary as a Emt with American Medical Response. December the 9 will be 20 years with them.

[@Hothenrik]

@@ronhall4199 wow! That is wonderful! Thank you for your service and for your loyal commitment to Henry! I say that because I am a Henry Ambassador (at least in my area, since I don't travel--yet!) I have 25+ Henrys and am still wanting more! In fact, "Henrik" is the name I gave to my Henry color case hardened 45-70 (model H010CC).😊

[@ronhall4199]

@@Hothenrik thankyou. After the EMS addition, I want one in 17hmr. Those are nice shooting rifles. One of the gun shops here, has a henry 22 pump with a octagon barrel. Nice looking rifle.

[@tjmooremusic]

Funny how a magnet sticks to the " plastic" front sights on my Henry standard 22 model H001 and my 8 year 9ld Daughters Henry Youth model H001Y. Oh, the Golden boy receivers are not solid brass like the Big boy models. The barrel band and receivers on the Golden boy are made of Brasslite which is a durable proprietary brass plated alloy covered with a clear coating to protect the shine of the Plating. the interior portion of the reciever is an alloy casting fitted with a Brasslite plate to match the reciever cover. I find that they mar too easily for my liking so I prefer the standard blue steel plating on the 22's great American made lever guns altogether . I own many and plan to add to my collection . safe shootin to ya!

[@joeschranz4525]

It probably sticks to the metal under the plastic

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

i love and run the Golden Boy .22

[@jamesonball3345]

Do you think it's worth being a couple hundred more than the original .22

[@davewilson3360]

excellent video Ive got the frontier model .22 octagonal barrel and the big boy .44 mag both fun to shoot..frontier everytime on paper had o adjust windage cuz groups to the right but still always on paper.

[@williamjones6752]

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[@thatsmrjoemommatoyou]

Front sight on the h001 is not plastic anymore.

[@roofusshingleman2387]

Have an H001 myself, works like a charm, the stock iron sights are not terribly precise though, you're right on that. I run an inexpensive scope on mine because of this. Accuracy is good, I'm a beginner shooter and it performs well for me and i've got room to improve with it. I shoot mine with about 2 moa.

[@garydergut4741]

When I got my Henry. It was right on out of the box. The sights were very accurate.

[@TheJhaley12]

I disagree, I think Henry beats the Marlin hands down. I bought a Marlin once and couldn't hit anything with it, took it a friend of mine who is a gunsmith and we found the barrel was crooked. After we found it it was obvious as hell so that put me off Marlins.

[@KB4QAA]

+TheJhaley12 There are other videos on KZbin showing how the barrels are misaligned on Marlins. Incredible how they could manufacture, let alone sell such shabby products.

[@TheJhaley12]

I didn't realize there would be video's out there, thanks. This could have turned out to be very dangerous. As I said I couldn't hit anything with a scope or iron sights but after my friend pointed it out you could actually see it when you tried lining the scope up with the barrel.

[@armandobustamante3533]

Best 22 marlin 60

[@benlano2062]

my dad has one really nice to use he couldnt get a proper peep sight so he made one being a gold smith not such a problem . but awesome gun to shoot

[@georgeburchett5798]

Couple of comments. One thing I wonder about is , if you scope the golden Boy, when you need to clean it, you need to remove the cover. Therefore: you will have no choice but to remove the scope every time, in order to remove the cover for cleaning. It is impossible to remove the cover with the scope on, unless someone knows a trick that I don't. It seems that will make holding 0 aim point with the scope not possible. And will require re zeroing after each cleaning? The other comment is, I am having some disappointment with the one I purchased very recently. The gold coloring in the lettering has disappeared on some of the letters. Mine is very new , less than two weeks since purchased and handled with extra care! I do agree that it seems well built, fun to shoot, and has very good over all fit. But the durability of my finishing is just somewhat disappointing. I also have much more cash in mine at this time (as your posting was some what dated I guess). $570 purchase plus tax, $50.00 for large loop lever, $50.00 scope mount, plus the price of a scope.

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@CP240sx]

I agree with you on the Marlin 39 A being the better choice for a dependable and accurate lever action 22. But you are going to spend about two or three times more money for the older rifle that doesn't have a safety. Ones in excellent condition go for $600 to $900. Very good review.

[@Strutingeagle]

Them Marlins with all that turbulence in the lever has me plumb scared!

[@dylanashley799]

They fixed the plastic sight on the new ones

[@tylertotten890]

I think u gotta get ur facts right bud the basic Henry does not have plastic signs on it I just bought mine yesterday that was first thing my buddy checked

[@needler267]

How come your barrel band isn't brasslite on your goldenboy?

[@diegoin3]

They haven't been made with plastic front site since 2010. They are made out of aluminum now which is I agree better

[@brandonw675]

fantastic video. This will be my daughters first rifle

[@philipgooch4444]

Love my new Henry Golden Boy....except small front bead sight is difficult for these senior eyes to see and focus on in less than perfect lighting or against dark target background. First time shooting with stock small front brass bead, got 2" group at 15 yards. Applied Gun-Glo phosferescent to front sight. Second day shooting, able to focus on and not lose front glowing sight...grouping at 15 yards was 1/2 " and at 25 yards could put all 16 rounds in a soft ball circle. I've tried 5 different makes of inexpensive bulk 22 LR , and Henry Golden Boy feeds and fires all extremely well. Don't laugh, but I bought a pair of soft cotton gloves for casual handling.. .. ..

[@phxn8tive]

On my Golden Boy I've acquired Skinner Peep sights & provides a much better group shots than the semi-buckhorn sights. I've had problems with the stock sights (semi-buckhorn) as far as windage.

[@d8rad617]

Great video and presentation

[@clayc124]

Great review. Thanks.

[@jkssr1885]

I have the golden boy and loven it! I didnt like the plastic sight either.

[@MrEricdgreat]

Dude you really know your stuff. Accuracy was the reasons for selling my Henry's. What do you think about the browning 22. You should make a video between marlin 39a and the browning. Thank you for a great Video.

[@skeeterjames912]

Accuracy? Mine is deadly accurate, so is my friends identical classic. So was hikok45s, IV8888s, everyone that's reviewed them has commented on how accurate they are. Might be the shooter.

[@MrEricdgreat]

skeeter james it maybe I have a Winchester in 22 and can stack one on top of another. With cheap white box Winchester ammo. If I cant shoot accurately with my rifle it is out of my collection and reliable. I also got the browning now and the marlin 39a. They will run Circles around the Henry.

[@garydergut4741]

@@skeeterjames912 I have 3 Henry's and everyone right out of the box we're very very accurate.

[@someguy8446]

Although this video was made years ago, I want to thank you for it. I'm currently looking to buy a Henry .22, and your video has really helped explain the differences betwern models. Yoy'cereally jelped natrow things down. Appreciate it.

[@propblast82nd]

Good review.

[@sheepdog72]

Very well done video, subbed

[@curtisdowling3773]

They are all great guns kid !!

[@tdub2888]

I have 2 Henry 22's H001 and the H001M. When I bought the H001M, I took it to the range right after I bought it. The front blade was so tall I could not get the sights adjusted. I took a pocket knife and cut the front blade down to the same height as the H001. It is in fact or at least use to be plastic. I bought them both in 2007.

[@haus05]

i have a golden boy .22lr and i love it ! the only thing is i wish the would have included strap swivels so i can sling it over my back.. i also have a marlin 3030 ss and like you said it has a crossbolt safety but you can still have that off safe and half cock the hammer

[@haus05]

i also bought the cantilever mount and scoped mine and its great works well and is easy to take off and replace the buckhorns

[@tkarlmann]

I think you are wrong about Marlin's crossbolt safety. I got a brand-new one from WM in 30-30, and it is perfect in every way. The crossbolt safety does NOT get in your way at all. I also have a new Henry .22 -- I got the base model H001 and I could not be happier! I'm also quite happy with the weight savings of their base model. Good shooting! BTW: New Marlin 39a's start at $3195.00.

[@adancatalan4510]

tkarlmann did u get the 22 mag or 22 lr

[@tkarlmann]

@@adancatalan4510 .22LR. .22 Mag -- too expensive

[@andybieniewski5945]

Nice review

[@timhatchett7048]

A magnet sticks to my front site!!!!!!!!!

[@Grengis]

great video

[@yzman1997]

Not a plastic sight, all steel, know your stuff bro

[@stevesalisbury8206]

Front sight band is steel.

[@SharpDressedMan1995]

I was wondering if you have shot the Browning BL-22 lever-action, and if so, how would you say these guns compare to it?

[@camdogify]

Henry doesn't impress me. They are pretty, but a pain to disassemble completely. Marlin comes apart with a thumbscrew.

[@Aidames]

I mean 5 screws aren't the end of the world... and the reasons to do that are few and far between. It all comes down to personal preference. I prefer the butter smooth action over a thumbscrew.

[@Talon1983]

how would you compare the henry vs the browning bl 22?

[@DwightMS1]

I Agree, a plastic front-sight is a deal-breaker. Henry is better than that.

[@TheJhaley12]

Henry Meguess I've got the one he's talking about and the sights are not plastic, they're iron according to the manual.

[@Leonine-oxtail550]

How did everyone else get a rifle an you got a gun!!!

[@clintdybala3373]

is it a standard 3/8 dove tail base

[@Leonine-oxtail550]

How did everyone else get a RIFLE and you got a GUN?

[@DwightMS1]

I agree. Plastic parts are tacky. Are you listening Anthony? We love your rifles, so please lose the plastic.

[@daskiier]

The fact that you are going on about minute of angle accuracy with a lever action .22 tells me you've got your head in the wrong place. Should've bought a .308 if you care that much about getting 1/32" groups.

[@jkssr1885]

Got mine for $400.00 at Walmart

[@usernamemykel]

Cross-bolt safety has to due with LIABILITY, and nothing else.

[@ngirardo86]

Read your manual before you give information out..you can NOT shoot cb shorts out if this

[@TheJhaley12]

if you think these guns are accurate you need to check out hickok45, you're in for a big surprise.

[@marvin1173]

Nutnfancy clone?

[@mesquiteguy121]

Marvin Hey at least he has a direction as to what he wants to talk about instead of rambling along and or repeating himself like some reviewers tend to do.

[@williamheizer1891]

Very Cheaply Made in America. Spray painted alloy receiver and forearm band with a magazine tube bad about rusting, if not well lubricated, and checked often.

[@dannyarmstrong2013]

Henry's quality control leaves a lot to be desired.

[@joeschranz4525]

I can find a golden boy at Academy for 399.99$ USD

[@badboyjose71]

Its not a 39d henry is ok not top choice

[@flhtc80ci]

Are you older then 12 years old?

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

You seriously need to post a correction and an apology for making false assumptions. The sight and barrel band are NOT plastic on ANY of their rifles. You lost credibility with that statement, basing your opinion off of a catalog picture. If you had done just a couple minutes of research before creating a review you would have found out that the parts you claimed were plastic are indeed steel.

[@elvisp1348]

+Steve H. (Infidel) lol! Go and take a magnet and try to get it to stick to the barrel band on the 22 lever entry model , it does not stick , the barrel band is plastic, SHAME ON HENRY , what a cheap short cut. They ned to offer n after market metal front sight.

[@Aidames]

@@elvisp1348 Every Henry .22 Lever action rifle made after 2010 comes with 'pot metal' bands (I believe the same alloy that's used for the receiver cover). Plastic ones would be rare to find nowadays. Since the video was made in 2014, this KZbinr did make a false claim based on the catalog picture.