Noah Comprende, SASS #71911 0 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I’m looking for a youth model 22 rifle to get my son started shooting. He is 10 years old. I’m thinking of a Henry, but would consider other choices. Anyone have one they would like to sell? Thanks, Noah Comprende Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DeaconKC 2,245 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Not letting go of mine, but I cannot recommend the Henry highly enough. They even make a youth model that you can replace the short buttstock later on as he gets bigger. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sassnetguy50 357 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Are you looking for the Henry minibolt or a lever action youth model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oak creek martin 112 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Yes a Henery all the way every day. But buy it from Widder with his custom action job and you will be amazed how mutch faster and smoother it is compared to a factory Henery. Enjoy watching the boy shoot! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 11 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 My 9 year old son and I recently started in the game and I bought him a Henry lever 22. Got a youth stock from the factory and he shoots it great! Based on Oak Creek’s post above I’ll have to look into the Widder action job but I will say it runs pretty well out of the box. Good luck on your hunt. JJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nickel City Dude 329 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 10 hours ago, Noah Comprende, SASS #71911 said: I’m looking for a youth model 22 rifle to get my son started shooting. He is 10 years old. I’m thinking of a Henry, but would consider other choices. Anyone have one they would like to sell? Thanks, Noah Comprende If this gun is for SASS then the above info will be good. But if you are only interested in a good starter gun for general shooting then you might want to consider the Savage Rascal single shot bolt action gun. It is a youth gun with a 11" LOP and weighs under 3 pounds. I got one for my 10 year old grand kid and the 3rd time he shot it he looked up at his father and said " boy this is fun" They are under $200 and come in a bunch of colors. Edited February 18 by Nickel City Dude Spelling error Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eyesa Horg 1,763 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 11 hours ago, oak creek martin said: Yes a Henery all the way every day. But buy it from Widder with his custom action job and you will be amazed how mutch faster and smoother it is compared to a factory Henery. Enjoy watching the boy shoot! +10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noah Comprende, SASS #71911 0 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 19 hours ago, oak creek martin said: Yes a Henery all the way every day. But buy it from Widder with his custom action job and you will be amazed how mutch faster and smoother it is compared to a factory Henery. Enjoy watching the boy shoot! Where would I look to find one done up by Widder? Is there a website? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eyesa Horg 1,763 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 14 hours ago, Noah Comprende, SASS #71911 said: Where would I look to find one done up by Widder? Is there a website? PM him here @Widder, SASS #59054, have his buddy Slater do the trigger too. What a difference their work makes. Great Pards too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evil dogooder 1,001 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 2/18/2021 at 5:47 PM, Noah Comprende, SASS #71911 said: Where would I look to find one done up by Widder? Is there a website? If you make it to morristown or kimbal I can show you how to short stroke a Henry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Noah Comprende, SASS #71911 0 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 4 hours ago, evil dogooder said: If you make it to morristown or kimbal I can show you how to short stroke a Henry I may take you up on that if I can ever find one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oak creek martin 112 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 The short stroke is only part of it. The trigger job is extremely important. Once we got ours done I’d let some adults at the monthly match shoot it and they all bought golden boys from winter. It’s amazing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chickamauga Slim 387 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 2/18/2021 at 5:47 PM, Noah Comprende, SASS #71911 said: Where would I look to find one done up by Widder? Is there a website? Do a google search for Slater's In House Guns. You'll get Slater's contact info. I have a Henry 22 that Widder and Slater worked over. It's a work of art. Widder & Slater are trustworthy pards to deal with. @Widder, SASS #59054 @Slater's In House Guns Don't tell them Chickamauga Slim said howdy, it might cost ya' extra! And be patient, last I heard Widder was at the range trying to slow his shotgun runs enough that spotters could see them. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlOvera 7 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I wouldn't be too fast on having a Henry reworked. When my Frontier model arrived and I worked the action outta the box, I thought I was going to send it back because it was broke, Turns out it was slick as silicone right off the bat. My experience anyway, not putting anyones work down, just might save you a couple bucks. Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taos 22 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I do not have one to sell. Sorry. My 10 yr old grandson shooter, Luke the Duke, shoots a Browning BL22. I picked it up for maybe $200. It is VERY short stroke right out of the box, maybe a 2 inch stroke. But....because of that the lever action is stiff, takes some getting used to. There is really no way to race the gun up that is worth the expense. It is also a fairly complicated gun to disassemble and reassemble, but really never needs to be. Luke tried a Henry Youth back to back with his Browning, as I thought he might like the Henry better. Wasn't even close, he kept his Browning. Maybe you can find one to check out. Not to say the Henry is not a very fine rifle for a Buckaroo. We're in Arkansas, if you can get to one of our shoots your Buckaroo can check it out for a match. Good luck finding the gun you need. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taos 22 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I was in Bass Pro, Little Rock, AR. yesterday. They had a Henry Youth. Priced $350.00 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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