Henry vs. CZ

[Bull Elk]

I have been looking for a CZ American .22 for some time now. Then several weeks ago I won a Henry .22 at a sportsman dinner. I'm picking it up tomorrow after the 10 day wait.

I would like to have an accurate .22 for the range and occasionally in the field. I'm leaning towards the CZ because it simulates shooting a bolt action deer/elk gun.....but of course, I also have a few Browning BLR's as well. But....more bolt actions than lever.

Would I be better off just keeping the Henry or sell the Henry and pick up a CZ? I really only want to keep one at this time.

Thanks,

BE

[Midtown]

How do you keep winning all these guns???

I am a big fan of my Lever gun, a BL-22. Seems pretty accurate and it's super light (5 lbs). Any more info on the Henry? They make a number of .22 levers...

[Cuda440]

The Henry is slick as butter, quick fun and accurate range toy. Perfect for a steel gallery and a brick of 22.

If you're looking for a precision tack driver and rodent eliminator, CZ 453 in 17hmr

Might as well get both since they fill different needs

[Brujo]

I have a Henry 001 with the skinner sights on it. Great gun accurate enough. My kids favorite gun to shoot. My CZ 455 is in a completely different class.

Love the Henry but it feels like a toy compared to my Marlin 39a and is no where near as accurate.

The CZ out shoots both. Granted I use the CZ for silhouette. It definitely shoots better than me and can clover leaf the bulls eye at 50 yards.

[Bull Elk]

Thanks guys. I had a CZ and foolishly sold it. I think the Henry, while a nice rifle, is likely headed to the Marketplace and I'll start looking again for a CZ.

BE

[Tom-ADC]

Larry, you are a lucky guy for sure, I also have a Henry H001 just plain fun to shoot but won't hold a candle to the CZ accurate shooting. Go with the CZ.

[Izzy43]

I own both and kind of an apples to oranges comparison. Henry is a fun plinker and I like the lever action. The CZ is a much more accurate rifle. Glad I have both.

[Mutant]

I agree with everyone here, get the Anschutz.

[MongooseV8]

Of the two, CZ hands down.

[b.thomas]

A bolt action will almost always be more accurate then a lever gun, but the lever action will be faster on follow up shots.
All I know is my Henry h001 is eye of squirrel accurate and that just fine with me!

[joe47]

Whittaker Guns, and Buds Gun shop occasionally get in a shipment of 452 Americans. Not sure if they have any now.
I have a Henry H001 that I've had for several years, nice little plinker. I have three, 452 Americans that are much more accurate. I also have a 452 Lux, a 452 Scout, and a 455 Varmint, that are all very accurate.
If I had to part with any of my rimfires, the Henry, the 10/22's and the Marlin's would all go before any of my CZ's

[bluzman]

Another vote for CZ. My 455 Trainer is a tack driver.

[eoats]

Got rid of my Marlin 795 for a CZ 455 American & am very pleased.

Also I have a BLL22. Lever gun & a nice accurate bolt gun; couldn't ask for more. Well that and I'm waiting on the .22mag barrel to use on the CZ....

[Trapper]

My CZ 452 in .17 hm2 is the most accurate rim fire I've ever owned. Go for the CZ!

[mjmagee67]

Never get rid of a gun, especially a .22. I love .22s