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Henry pump .22?

Robin
I am looking at a couple of options for a pump .22 to have around for my 13 year old grandson. I looked at a couple of Winchester model 62A's and 62's and because of the prices held off making a purchase. I recently found a Henry pump .22 magnum and am thinking about that as an option. Does anyone have any experience with this model Henry? I always thought they only made lever actions. Pro's/Con's welcome. Thanks

Edit: I guess I was thinking .22 magnum because I have an assortment of .22 LR rifles but no pump action. I think I will revisit the idea of a Winchester 62 or 62A. Probably best for the long haul and something worthwhile to leave to the grandkids. Whats a couple of more dollars.

Secondd edit: I would agree on the .22 WMR increasing more in value over a similar rifle in .22 LR. A few years ago I purchased 2 Ruger NIB semi auto .22 magnum rifles (resembles the 10/22 in looks)for around $325.00 each. One I shoot occasionally the other is still in the box. Lots of folks have asked me to part with it and offered some serious cash for the one that is NIB. I guess because Ruger discontinued this model. Nothing from the 10/22 LR will interchange with the 9/.22WMR, stocks included.
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  • vdms55
    aside from the fact that 22 magnum ammo is spendy i've always been a believer that you get what you pay for. would suggest your purchase be a firearm that shoots 22 long rifle ammo for a young shooter just learning the ropes$$$$$
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  • kimi
    Why the magnum? I don't know what the cost of a Henry is, but I would personally go with the Winchester. Hey, it's a Winchester, and one that can still be had at a reasonable price. The only way they are going in in cost is up, up, and away. The demand will "always" be there, especially if it is in high condition, and GB is a prime spot to buy.

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    I have to agree with everything Spider has said. In fact, I'd like to add that such a gift would be an absolute treasure if in high condition and well cared for.
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by vdms55
    aside from the fact that 22 magnum ammo is spendy i've always been a believer that you get what you pay for. would suggest your purchase be a firearm that shoots 22 long rifle ammo for a young shooter just learning the ropes$$$$$


    +1.

    Unless he's specifically going to be hunting with it, a .22 long rifle is the way to go for a youth-oriented gun.

    Pump is fine, but I wouldn't overlook a lever or bolt gun either.
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  • Spider7115
    Why a magnum? A .22LR is a lot cheaper and a helluva lot of fun to shoot.

    I have a Winchester 62A and it's not only a great plinker, it's also a great investment. Unlike a Henry or Taurus, it will always go up in value. You would be giving your grandson a learning tool for the present and an investment for the future.
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  • tsr1965
    I will tell you, that the only decent product I seen from Taurus was the model 62 stainless carbine I have. It is accurate, reliable, and can be broken down to go into a suitcase or back pack. If you can find them, they are starting to become hard to find these days too.

    I would look past the Henry...even in a lever gun.

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    quote:Secondd edit: I would agree on the .22 WMR increasing more in value over a similar rifle in .22 LR. A few years ago I purchased 2 Ruger NIB semi auto .22 magnum rifles (resembles the 10/22 in looks)for around $325.00 each. One I shoot occasionally the other is still in the box. Lots of folks have asked me to part with it and offered some serious cash for the one that is NIB. I guess because Ruger discontinued this model. Nothing from the 10/22 LR will interchange with the 9/.22WMR, stocks included.


    Those are a horse of a different color. There are not a lot of them, they were not popular, and didn't sell well. Ruger discontinued them, and now the roof blew off with the high prices. Don't judge rifles in that chambering by this one. Their rarity is what is driving their price up, not the chambering.

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  • JackiePapers
    I got a rossi Win clone) pump in 22 mag and have been kicking myself ever since. The ammo is like gold compared to 22LR.

    Just my 2cents :)
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  • Gav-n-Tn
    I have a Henry slide action -it's not a 22wmr though- and I like it. I also have the other rifles mentioned by the other posters. In the future, the 22wmr SHOULD gain more value over the 22LR ones. That's based on EVERY other example that I can think of including some of the models mentioned above.
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  • savage170
    Another option a used Remington 572
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  • spasmcreek
    anybody here try aguila super hi vel 22lr hp or solid at 1750...puts you in lower magnum range & works good on varmints
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by spasmcreek
    anybody here try aguila super hi vel 22lr hp or solid at 1750...puts you in lower magnum range & works good on varmints


    The Aguila "super max" gets to 1750 fps by using a really light 30 grain bullet.

    That's pretty fast for a .22LR, but its still quite a bit less than any .22 magnum round.

    If you use the same 30 grainer in a .22 magnum you'll get 2200 fps, which is 25% more momentum and nearly 60% more kinetic energy.

    I've never actually shot a living thing with the "super max", but I have shot quite a bit of it, and it *IS* pretty zingy. It probably is the hottest available .22LR ammo out there in terms of pure velocity. You get a higher pitched muzzle crack and more recoil than an ordinary .22LR, plus of course it shoots flatter.

    Unfortunately, my experience with it has been that its not particularly accurate. Its probably OK for bigger things at close distances.

    The Aguila "interceptor" uses a 40 grain bullet and gets to 1470 fps. That's more or less the same as the CCI "velocitor" and both are probably a better choice for stretching the distance a bit with .22LRs for hunting.

    Note that .22 magnum will still get you 1900 fps with a 40 grain bullet, for nearly 30% more momentum and 66% more energy.
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