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  • toonmeister
    Member
    • Sep 2014
    • 169

    NEW to Lever-Actions

    I am jumping into the world of lever-action rifles, where the vast majority of my previous experience with firearms is modern semi-auto handguns and "AR"-style rifles.

    I recently purchased a Henry Classic Lever Action .22, Model H001, from a fellow Cal-Gunner. I just wanted to relate my experience, as a newbie, and get any input from other CGers.

    I field-stripped the rifle today, cleaned and oiled it, and got familiar with the design and function.

    I already own a .22lr AR-15 "clone" rifle, that I have been shooting for several years.

    My fist observation of the Henry is that the parts seem to be much sturdier and beefier than my other .22lr rifle. The trigger spring is thick and substantial, and appears to be either coated or painted.

    The bolt and other pieces also feel very solid, and the action of the fully-assembled rifle is very smooth.

    Disassembly was easy and uncomplicated, following a simple on-line tutorial.

    I will update this after I shoot it for the first time. Input and Opinions are welcome.
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    desertrider
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2007
    • 1464

    I've done a similar shift in the last few years.

    Whereas I still enjoy shooting my EBR's, I've added a few lever actions and revolvers to to my collection and have found that I really enjoy shooting all of them.

    A side benefit is the fact that I never have to worry about compliance when I go to the range.

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    • #3
      golfish
      I need a LIFE!!
      • Mar 2013
      • 10111

      Henry makes a fine lever gun and the best customer service in the buisness. I too have a H001, its a very accurate little gun.

      I traded for a Winchester ca 1975 94/22 a year ago. The quality of the Winchester is much better than the Henry, not knocking the Henry tho ....
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      • #4
        k1dude
        I need a LIFE!!
        • May 2009
        • 14705

        I've been buying levers for the past few years in anticipation of the inevitable semi-auto ban under Grabbin Loathsome.

        Lever's will be out of stock for a decade due to the insane demand when that happens. Get them while you can.

        The H001 is an excellent first lever.
        Last edited by k1dude; 01-16-2018, 5:18 PM.
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        • #5
          toonmeister
          Member
          • Sep 2014
          • 169

          I am already on my way to expanding the collection. I have purchased a Marlin 336BL in .30-30, which I will bring home in 10 days.

          My hope is that I will become proficient with the .30-30, and will have the opportunity to take it hunting - which will also be a new experience for me.
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            toonmeister
            Member
            • Sep 2014
            • 169

            Originally posted by champu
            Awesome!

            CalGunner O'Malley supplied me with one of these speed loaders as part of the deal. Looking forward to trying it out at the range this weekend.

            If anyone has used these speed loaders, feel free to share your experience!
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            • #8
              JagerDog
              I need a LIFE!!
              • May 2011
              • 14513

              I like my levers. Mine are all Marlins (39M 22LR, 1894C .357, 1894 Limited 45 Colt and 1895 45-70). hella fun to shoot and I don't need to chase the brass much on the centerfires. The 357 with 18" is prolly my favorite as it balances very nicely and pistol caliber carbines are just fun...especially with a matching caliber revolver..
              Last edited by JagerDog; 01-16-2018, 11:11 PM.
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              • #9
                DannyInSoCal
                Calguns Addict
                • Aug 2010
                • 8271

                LOVE lever actions - I've got a 4 rifle package listed here for sale.

                Hate to see them go but I'm moving to Texas and figure I'll replace them with legally owned unregistered rifles later on.

                (Private party transactions without an FFL is legal in Texas...)
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                • #10
                  elk hunter
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2014
                  • 2122

                  You should look at the new Winchester lever guns, I just added a 94 in 25-35 Win. to my small group.

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                  • #11
                    javithewrench
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2010
                    • 1382

                    Blah blah blah! Where are the pictures??

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                    • #12
                      alpha_romeo_XV
                      Veteran Member
                      • Jun 2006
                      • 2956

                      Henry has OEM rear peep sight and large loop lever options which is nice you don't have to go aftermarket for those.

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                      • #13
                        bluzman
                        Member
                        • Apr 2011
                        • 462

                        Originally posted by JagerDog
                        I like my levers. Mine are all Marlins (39M 22LR, 1894C .357, 1894 Limited 45 Colt and 1895 45-70). hella fun to shoot and I don't need to chase the brass much on the centerfires. The 357 with 18" is prolly my favorite as it balances very nicely and pistol caliber carbines are just fun...especially with a matching caliber revolver..
                        Absolutely correct.

                        .357 mag/.38 spcl Marlin 1894CS (1996, JM stamped)



                        .357 mag/.38 spcl Ruger GP100 Match Champion

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                        • #14
                          toonmeister
                          Member
                          • Sep 2014
                          • 169

                          Originally posted by javithewrench
                          Blah blah blah! Where are the pictures??

                          Javit,

                          I think I saw these custom leather buttstock covers in another thread. Can you let me know where you got them?

                          I might get one for my .30-30.
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                          • #15
                            elk hunter
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2014
                            • 2122

                            You mean like this?

                            Last edited by elk hunter; 05-01-2018, 4:55 PM.

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