Whilst the PD is doing a poor job processing P2P, I am looking at the Henry rifles in .22LR. I was talking to a chap at CJRPC indoor range last nite, and he mentioned his daugheter had the Golden Boy and he thought the feel was better than the black version of same. Not clear on if he meant the lower end lever gun, of the one with the octagon barrel & black receiver. Has anyone compared the GB vs Black at all? (H004 vs. H001T)

Whilst the PD is doing a poor job processing P2P, I am looking at the Henry rifles in .22LR. I was talking to a chap at CJRPC indoor range last nite, and he mentioned his daugheter had the Golden Boy and he thought the feel was better than the black version of same. Not clear on if he meant the lower end lever gun, of the one with the octagon barrel & black receiver. Has anyone compared the GB vs Black at all? (H004 vs. H001T)

 

The simple answer is that the Golden Boy weighs half a pound heavier over the H001T. They both have smooth actions, but the Golden Boy feels better in the hands and it easier to stabilize because of the added weight.

 

H001T = 6.25lbs

H004 = 6.75lbs

 

I know a half a pound doesn't sound like much, but when you are talking about a .22 rifle it can make a big difference in how it feels.

the heavier rifle will be good but can get a kids tired, my daughter likes my Marlin Golden 39A but it is a little heavy for her, I picked up a Marlin 795 for my daughter and wife, much lighter, it's a 22LR so you really don't have to worry about recoil anyway. So something lighter might be more enjoyable. Remember for a kid, especially small girls a heavy rifle might seem like work rather than a lighter one that will be more fun to shoot. Plus she like doing mag dumps and she can't do that with a lever action

Oh, DUH, why didn't I notice that? I gotta pay more attention, thanks!

Well, I was leaning toward the GB anyways, just for the look and the history of Henry, so I will check with our fine forum vendors after the New Year.

This one will be for me, for now till my kids are able to handle it. Only one has shown any interest in firearms so far, but he's 4, so we will stick to water pistols for awhile.

 

The simple answer is that the Golden Boy weighs half a pound heavier over the H001T. They both have smooth actions, but the Golden Boy feels better in the hands and it easier to stabilize because of the added weight.

 

H001T = 6.25lbs

H004 = 6.75lbs

 

I know a half a pound doesn't sound like much, but when you are talking about a .22 rifle it can make a big difference in how it feels.

Personally, I am not a fan of the Golden Boy. My gf's dad bought one for her last christmas and it's really nice and all, but 1 - I don't like the gold plated finish on it, 2 - it's SUPER easy to scratch and 3 - it's much heavier than I would like for a .22 rifle.

 

The added weight is sometimes a good thing, but with this, not at all. My regular model Henry .22 has a perfect weight to it, and even though the GB isn't like HEAVY, it's heavier than it should be. And this is a downside for my gf, she loves it but if she stands to shoot it, she starts getting wobble after a little bit because it's a tad bit heavy for her.

 

Shhh, don't tell her I said this though :ph34r:

all my kids started shooting at age 4 with the chipmunk 22..single shot bolt action 2.5lbs will also shoot shorts.

 

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