thinking about another levergun in .22cal

[1894c]

I presently own a Henry Carbine (big-loop) .22cal levergun (see attached pic). It's not fancy, wasn't expensive, it's kind-of the levergun equivalent of a 10-22, but it has been a very good shooter. I'm thinking about getting another .22cal levergun, I've been looking at the Browning BL-22, but also been looking at this latest variant from Henry (see pic and link for details)...just thinking out loud on this forum, any input world be appreciated... I should also mention that I'm looking for a second so my youngest daughter can go shooting with me... :)

Henry Small game Carbine
http://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/henry ... ine-rifle/

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Henry Carbine (big-loop)

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[gamekeeper]

I like the Henry .22 leverguns, I'd have no problem buying two but sometimes it's nice to try another make. If I did not have my 9422 I would go for either a Henry Carbine or a Ruger 96.

[williamranks]

I like the BL-22. I've had a couple over the years. The latest one is an FLD Grade 2 with 20" barrel. I didn't care for the 24" octagon, it was muzzle heavy and slower to mount.

http://randywakeman.com/Browning_BL_22_Oct_GrII.htm

[Streetstar]

I never liked the way the trigger comes down with the lever assembly on the Browning --- but thats just a personal quibble ---- I would probably not buy one based on that alone . (kinda like some folks' feelings on Henry mag tube feeding on their big rifles ------ prolly not bad, just different)

[1894c]

starting to think that I would like to get a Browning BL-22, had one, let it go... :)

[Grizz]

as I recall the Browning has about the shortest throw of the guns I've shot. so it'd be quick at dispensing the bullets. I think it's an easy take-down also, if that matters. can't go wrong with that gun.

the Marlin 39 variants are worth considering. not the smoothest action, but rugged and a bit of levergun history in every one. they take down and fit in small spaces also. I made a fitted box for mine.

Grizz

[williamranks]

Always liked the 30 degree lever throw, no need to unhook your thumb just flick your fingers.

[SargeMarlin]

I'm also a fan of the Browning, but in this case I sure like the idea of a 16.25" .22WMR. That's a lot of rimfire power in a compact handy little carbine. That would be my choice. Good luck with your decision.

SM

[vancelw]

I managed to latch onto a BL-22 last year. I really like it.
I've been eye-balling the Uberti Silverboys lately. Might pick up on in .22 mag, or wait for another Win 9422 to fall in my lap.

[AJMD429]

As long as I had a 'Winchester style' 22 LR levergun, my other one would for sure be a Ruger 96/22 ( or 96/22 Mag or 96/17 HMR), because I love the super-short lever-throw (makes it nearly as fast as a 10/22 if you really push it). Mine have been accurate and they are so light weight and easy to clean even if out in the muck with them, due to the one-piece stock.

I put an Operative integrally-suppressed barrel on my 96/22 and it is my favorite 'starter' gun for showing newbies the ropes of shooting. NO noise (the bullet hitting leafy woods floor 150 yards away dwarfs all other sound), either .