gunguynj 0 Posted May 8, 2012 I am thinking of picking up a lever action .22LR to compliment my .223 Tikka. Something I can just plink with and not stress out about cost of ammo or supreme accuracy. i was hoping to spend roughly 500 dollars but I am flexible to a degree. I have looked at the basics -Marlin 39A -Henry golden boy(new ones) Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted May 8, 2012 I love my Henry!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 1,593 Posted May 8, 2012 The one Henry I had a chance to checkout was sheet metal and not my cup of TEA. I would go with a Marlin 39A in good shape any day over the other. If you don't have a semi-auto, I would suggest you get one of those first, unless you can pickup a Ruger 77/22 for a good price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted May 8, 2012 Henry Rifles are not sheet metal. Well, the Golden Boy and Octo-barrel models are not anyway. I do not know about the round barrel model. I have a Golden Boy and love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted May 8, 2012 The Marlin 39A is the first gun I shot when I was a kid, it was my fathers and he still has it, I got my own in 83 or 84 and will be a gun I have and pass down in the family, and shes a shooter.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted May 8, 2012 Henry's are nice, an older Marlin is better for some people. Don't buy either new, both are great used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted May 8, 2012 Marlin 39A - used or a new Marlington Browning BL22 - used Winchester 9422 - used Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmtek 4 Posted May 8, 2012 I was at Ramsey Outdoor today and they have a Golden Boy .22lr .. it was really nice .. i think it was over $400 ..don't remember the exact price .. but they are sharp looking rifles.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunguynj 0 Posted May 9, 2012 I was at Ramsey Outdoor today and they have a Golden Boy .22lr .. it was really nice .. i think it was over $400 ..don't remember the exact price .. but they are sharp looking rifles.. Hehe..I called about it...and picked it up tonight. Way more than I wanted to spend on a plincking gun but hell...I had the urge I couldnt resist! I want to take it up to CR this week/weekend and knock off some rounds...Too bad they are closing it all day Saturday and then almost all the rifle ranges on Sunday for the first half of the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmtek 4 Posted May 9, 2012 Hehe..I called about it...and picked it up tonight. Way more than I wanted to spend on a plincking gun but hell...I had the urge I couldnt resist! I want to take it up to CR this week/weekend and knock off some rounds...Too bad they are closing it all day Saturday and then almost all the rifle ranges on Sunday for the first half of the day. That is why i passed on it.. to much for a plinking gun.. but it sure is nice looking.. i like that brass receiver a lot.. but didn't want to spend over $400 when it was it was going to get banged around and possibly nicked.. i wanted to get a regular Henry .22lr Lever Action so i can take out my nephew and teach him how to shoot.. they have my number, i'm waiting for the call for when they get a regular Henry in.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted May 9, 2012 Ramsey in Paramus has a round barrel, large and small loop Henry for 279. Was there last nite. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmtek 4 Posted May 9, 2012 Ramsey in Paramus has a round barrel, large and small loop Henry for 279. Was there last nite. C Holy crap, really. They didn't say anything about it. I pass the Ramsey store on the way home from work every night. I didn't even think about the Paramus store. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted May 9, 2012 Welcome. Let me know if you pick it up. We can go shoot levers!!! C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLugNutZ 21 Posted May 9, 2012 this is making me want to add a lever to my wish list... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted May 9, 2012 Not to completely hi-jack, but they have another 1894C Marlin .38/.357mag if you want centerfire. I have a pic in another post of mine if you want to take a peek. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonF 79 Posted May 9, 2012 Any idea how much they're asking for the 1894c? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunguynj 0 Posted May 9, 2012 I was thinking of getting a centerfire rifle but the cost of ammo is prohibitive. Thats why i went 22. now it makes me wish I would have gotten my Tikka in .308 since the .223 isnt much of a hunting rifle for anything substantial. A gun habit is an expensive one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLugNutZ 21 Posted May 10, 2012 get a drop in conversion for .22 if you have an AR and want to shoot it on a budget Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bully 749 Posted May 10, 2012 Any idea how much they're asking for the 1894c? Meltzers has it for 619 and Ramsey for 639. Ramsey will come down, tho. Just ask. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonF 79 Posted May 10, 2012 Seems a little in the higher end. Was it the stainless model? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLHockeyKnight 0 Posted May 13, 2012 Just found this thread. The Henry Golden Boy looks great but I think I want the H001T (Octagon Barrel). I just held it at Efinger in Bound Brook and it felt really solid. They wanted $379, FYI. The H001T felt better, 20" barrel. I believe they had a H001, shorter barrel (18.25" according to Buds), but I didn't hold that one. H001T can fire 22 S, L, and LR. H001 is only LR and also isn't the octagon barrel. Also is ~$100 cheaper. If anyone has a H001T that is used and they're looking to sell, please PM me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites