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Howdy, any one got any experience with lever action 22s or .17hmrs?
Look like fun little tinkering/pest guns and bit more fun that the standard 10/22.
Realistically looking at the Henry .22 or Henry Varmint .17hmr price point but would love a Browning BL or 9422 if could find/afford!
Cheers
buy the browning, neither the chiappa or henry i tried were any good. both made of chinesium pot metal
seriously save your $$ and avoid appointment.
I've got a bl22, the most fun rifle I have in the stable. Pretty heavy trigger but you get used to it. Very accurate and fun.
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^^^^^buy what cjw says
Bloody good looking bit of kit that. Cheers mate, will save the pennies!
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BLR-22 Grade 2
nickel plated receiver, octagonal barrel. trigger comes down with lever ( dont get yer thumb web under the hammer when loading thought)
you can have your whole hand on the stock while reloading as only 30 degree pull
go on ya know ya want one!!
forget the other stuff
get a blr
I’ve got a Marlin 39a. The are a good rifle. Full size and weight, man size I guess and shoot well. Quite expensive new but you see one come up second hand for reasonable money every so often if your patient.
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First rifle I fired. Way too much fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by cameronjackwhite
Do yourself a huge favor and stay well away from the Henry brand........POS
Whats up with that, its either a longer barrel or a shorter tube.Quote:
Originally Posted by gonetropo
the intrnal mag tube has been shortened to keep the evil one happy. although you can keep your whole hand on the stock while cycling you can still get the web of your thumb under the hammer while reloading. still beats a stabbed finger on other model l/'s thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr Browning
30 years old and an everyday shooter. BL 22, you cant go wrong and its always a joy to shoot.
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well after lockdown is over i will show you mine if you wi.........Quote:
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Sir, you have a deal, I look forward to it. CheersQuote:
Originally Posted by gonetropo
Spoiled for choice really - four good levers in 22LR to choose from.
Winchester 9422 a gem, as are Marlin 39A and Browning/Mirokus, and Ruger model 96 lever also an excellent wee hunter. Which one you buy is simply down to personal preference, and more importantly, what comes available. All good.
Henry 22LR levers not so good - as noted above. After a few rounds mine shot all over the place due to heat distortion with skinny little barrel. Their 17HMR with heavy octagonal barrel "might" be better, but you'd want some very good good independent test confirmation before you looked hard at it.
Levers marvellous fun - everyone should have some in the closet at some time. Real fun action..
Thanks for the input guys, both the Brownings and the Marlin look pretty bloody good to me. Sounds like henry is a no go! Will have to see what pops up after lockdown.
As a youngster I did a lot of shooting with a Marlin mod 57M (M for 22WMR)
It was a great shooter, short lever action. only down side was weight
More recently I had a Ruger model 96/22M (22WMR) these are hard to find in NZ, It was nice and light and a good shooter. I did get a trigger job and lighter springs fitted.
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Speaking of the Ruger 96 look what popped up on TM today.
Someone must be looking at the lever action posts and decided to get in while there is interest.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=...5-F5B89AB47862
Ruger 96 in 44 Rem Mag. Anyone got an idea how many of these came into the country. Can't be many!!
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hell yes!!!
though i still like my rossi !!
