Just got a Henry 22lr today...

Rich1911 · Jul 3, 2012

After reading a bunch of good reviews on here I decided to pick one up. It looks good with the Rough Rider even though the furniture doesn't match, and best of all it is another 100% American made gun! Any suggestions for a decent scope for it? Or should I leave it as is?

JSW · Jul 3, 2012

play with it as it for awhile then decide if you want to scope it or not.

Armadillofz1 · Jul 3, 2012

I love it. Looks like I need to add that to my growing list.

leroygibbs · Jul 3, 2012

I say shoot irons, they are a heck of a lot of fun.

Kman · Jul 3, 2012

I know scopes serve a purpose, but I think they look out of place on a lever action.

j8064 · Jul 3, 2012

Congrats. You'll have fun with your Henry. :thumbsup:

As suggested, break it in and become familiar with what it does with iron sights. You can decide on a scope later. It should run well out of the box with CCI Mini Mags. It isn't a precision shooter, but at 75 yards it should do this or better with iron sights.

Enjoy it and post up your targets.

ADR · Jul 3, 2012

Congratulations, I just picked up one for my oldest daughter's birthday.

Indiana Jones · Jul 3, 2012

very nice choice

hvymax · Jul 3, 2012

My son has been bugging me for a lever gun. I might try a Henry.

Seagrave1963 · Jul 3, 2012

Nice purchase Rich1911!

HokieCasey · Jul 3, 2012

You could look at a set of skinner sights (peep sights) if the stock ones don't suit you....on the short list for mine.

Carlfer · Jul 3, 2012

I got one for my son a couple weeks ago. It's really nice, but seems to shoot high and left. Haven't had a chance to tweak the sights yet.

Rich1911 · Jul 3, 2012

Thanks everyone for the replies. I am going to stay with the iron sights. As Kman mentioned, I think a scope would look out of place on it.

Hotrod Diesel · Jul 3, 2012

I thought the same, but shooting past 25 yards with a 22, its hard to see your holes. I have a leupold 2x7 on my henry. It looks great and shoots even better.

new_shooter · Jul 3, 2012

I've an H001 Henry and it's iron sights were as on target as my eyes can see to shoot at about 40-50 yards. For me, for plinking with .22, that's plenty. No scope needed.

Just got a Henry 22lr today...

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