Light Weight Lever Action .22

[Lexington-1]

Gents

I've been looking at some .22 lever action rifles. But the ones I've seen are surprisingly heavy compared to a bolt action Ruger or Marlin. Does anyone make a light weight lever action gun?

Thanks

[Sinclue]

I guess it sort of also depends on what you call light weight.
I have a Henry's Frontier and a Henry's Carbine. I got the Carbine because it was lighter than the Frontier and easier to hold and support for an aging shooter. Also has the big loop lever. There is a youth model too as I recall. All their stuff is Made in the USA too.

[Lexington-1]

Let say something that weighs the same or less than a standard Ruger 10/22.

I've held the Henry Youth lever action gun but it still seemed heavier that the 10/22

[chingdaotze]

Even if the receivers are about the same weight, a lever action has a metal tube running parallel under the barrel. Might be a difficult request.

[Lexington-1]

I'm relatively new to this so I'm just exploring to see what's out there.

[gunnlover]

Mossberg has the 464 tactical may save some weight there with the plastic stocks....

[0321jarhead]

Why do you want such a lite .22 lever. The Henry rifles are really great and very accurate and feed really smooth for a .22.

[dougolupski]

Henry H001. Mine is going to the range tomorrow.

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[Lexington-1]

0321Jarhead

I'm basically looking for a gun for my son. So I'm looking for something not too heavy. And the way things are going at the moment, I thought it would be good having a gun that was flexible on ammo. I know lever action guns can take various .22 ammo. Plus I think lever actions would be more fun to shoot. If I could find a light lever action all the better. At this point though I'm just exploring my options.

[dougolupski]

My ten year old brother can run my Henry. As far as ammo I've been running 22short since its been easier to find than LR and it doesn't feed as nice. I would never stake my life on that ammo feeding everytime. Oh levers are more fun. 😁

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[0321jarhead]

0321Jarhead

I'm basically looking for a gun for my son. So I'm looking for something not too heavy. And the way things are going at the moment, I thought it would be good having a gun that was flexible on ammo. I know lever action guns can take various .22 ammo. Plus I think lever actions would be more fun to shoot. If I could find a light lever action all the better. At this point though I'm just exploring my options.

I understand. Is this your son's first rifle? And is he just starting out? Reason I ask is that if he has a couple years experience under his belt (mechanical coordination) then I can see why you would like a lever action. If he is a little greenhorn, you might think about a bolt action single shot .22. Like the Rem 514 or of course a newer model. By the way the Henry's just weigh out about 6 lbs..

[Lexington-1]

I understand. Is this your son's first rifle? And is he just starting out? Reason I ask is that if he has a couple years experience under his belt (mechanical coordination) then I can see why you would like a lever action. If he is a little greenhorn, you might think about a bolt action single shot .22. Like the Rem 514 or of course a newer model. By the way the Henry's just weigh out about 6 lbs..

Yes, this will be his first gun and he's 10. He does have a lever action BB gun so he's familiar with it but he hasn't shot a real firearm yet.

[Izzy43]

Yes, this will be his first gun and he's 10. He does have a lever action BB gun so he's familiar with it but he hasn't shot a real firearm yet.

I suggest the Henry youth model and let him shoot from a front rest (sandbag or similiar) until he can handle the weight from the offhand position. Henry's are great rifles and will last him a lifetime. Let him grow into it.

[covingtonhouse]

Marlin makes the model 39, it's probably heavier than the Henry. If you can find one, they also made the model 57 back in the 60's Both are hand-it -down to the grandkids quality.

[Iskra]

Model 39 is definitely not light. That's what a lot of people like about it.

BTW, I'd also recommend a bolt gun. Read why here: http://calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=695998