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Rafman
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Location: Woodinville
Joined: Thu May 12, 2016
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Real Name: Rafael
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So I have been contemplating on picking up a Henry. Any recommendations on what caliber to go with?
Just looking for one to have some fun at the range. Originally was thinking a .22LR but I have a couple of other rifles and pistols in .22. Maybe .357?
What Henry do you guys have and what made you go with the one you chose and why?
Just keeping my options open.
Thanks
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SixPointEight
Location: Frederickson, WA
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2016
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I don't have one...but I have a hankering for a .357 lever gun. Just so I can live vicariously through your purchase, I vote 357
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survivor
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Location: Kent
Joined: Wed Mar 13, 2013
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Real Name: Andy
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+1 for the .357 Mag
I have an older Marlin 1894 in .357 mag and it's great fun to shoot.
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edogg
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Location: Central FL
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I've got a Henry in 22lr. It's a nice little rifle and fun to shoot. Mine had a feeding problem out of the box and they took great care of me. They sent me a prepaid UPS label and did the repair the same day they received it.
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scorpion rider
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Location: 40 acres of 2A sanctuary
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You can't go wrong with a Henry. I have lever actions in both 22lr and 357. Both are great a lot to fun to shoot.
Shoot a 22lr with 22 shorts is great. Very quite.
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os2firefox
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Location: Everett, WA
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I would vote for 22lr for the range. Cheap to shoot and very low recoil.
.44Mag if you are ever thinking about taking it hunting.
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kf7mjf
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Location: Olympia
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.22 for fun and cheap.
.41 mag for hunting and possible long term appreciation
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das_napeth
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Location: Snohomish
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Have 2x.22LR rifles and a .44 from Henry. The .22's are great fun but I also really enjoy the .44
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golddigger14s
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30-30, or if you have a revolver get one in the same caliber.
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Rafman
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Location: Woodinville
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golddigger14s wrote: 30-30, or if you have a revolver get one in the same caliber. I have a .357 revolver as well which makes it easy by not adding another caliber to keep on hand.
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golddigger14s
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Rafman wrote: golddigger14s wrote: 30-30, or if you have a revolver get one in the same caliber. I have a .357 revolver as well which makes it easy by not adding another caliber to keep on hand. 
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mcyclonegt
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Golden Boy in 357 is my next purchase. Saving up my 20% off Cabelas gift cards and waiting for a sale. Should be 550 out the door. American made 
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beckdw
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Location: Tri -Cities
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Love my Henry! I went 45Colt and the recoil is like a 22lr. It's nothing. Sticking with the same caliber as your revolver is a good plan, gotta say though, I have been impressed with the 45 Colt.
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AR15L
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I've had a Golden Boy and was afraid to lay it down the wrong way. I was so paranoid of scratching it I sold it.
I now have a blued Henry 22 mag pump. I'm much more relaxed owning & shooting it.
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Shonmow
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Location: Shoreline, WA
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I have a Henry .357 Big Boy, with the octagonal barrel that I have put probably 500 rounds through and every single time I pulled the trigger I enjoy shooting the weapon just a little bit more.
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