[Hawg]

Originally Posted by big shrek

Heck, I'd got Marlin 39A 1st choice, Browning Second, and Henry Third.

Although, I'd try to get an slightly older, used 39A in good condition...I hate crossbolt safeties.

Only safety I need is the one in my head.

I'd have said Henry, Marlin and then Browning. I really hate the short lever throw on the Browning. Crossbolt safeties suck. I wont own one.

[big shrek]

Oh, almost forgot the Marlin 56, 57, & 57M...
the Lever-Matics!!

Shortest throw on a lever you will EVER find, ain't even gotta take yer thumb off the stock!!

Marlin 56 (box-mag fed) (the "After" pic)


This one was a disaster when I found it in a pawn shop, but it looks good now

The "Before" pic...ugly as heck, it was...woof!
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/826368/original/gedc0001.jpg


I agree about the Crossbolt safety....pre-1986 is the Way to Go with Marlins

[PX15]

FWIW:

I recently purchased a "like new" Marlin model 39 (1970 Century Limited) off GunBroker for less than $500 shipped..

The CL came in beautiful condition, but even better, the original owner (I bought it from) had installed an all steel Redfield peep sight (and higher front sight) right after he bought it in 1970..

I already had one CL and I thought it was pretty darn accurate (with factory sights) until I dialed in the Redfield on the 2nd CL..

Now it is very, very accurate.. In fact IF I can see the target (I'm an old fart) chances are I can hit it, pretty much where I want to....

I have a 1996 39A with a Bushnell 4 power scope on it, and at 50 yards I'm as accurate with the CL w/Redfield as I am with the scoped 39A..

That surprised me.

Folks really brag about the 39A's (particularly the older ones), but I'm pretty darn high on this "blinged up" Mountie..

For your purposes, I'd say, for the money, a Henry would be a good place to start.. You might like it so much you'll never buy another 22cal rifle, and if that's the case more power to ya.

You seldom read negatives about Henry's from owners, and that's always a good sign.. I'm seriously considering buying one myself just to see what the hype is all about..

Plus I've got all sorts of other 22cal rifles to shoot against it, head to head, for "fun" comparison.

Good shopping and good shooting with whatever you wind up buying.

Best Wishes,

Jesse

[M14sRock]

Originally Posted by PX15

FWIW:

I recently purchased a "like new" Marlin model 39 (1970 Century Limited) off GunBroker for less than $500 shipped..

The CL came in beautiful condition, but even better, the original owner (I bought it from) had installed an all steel Redfield peep sight (and higher front sight) right after he bought it in 1970..

I already had one CL and I thought it was pretty darn accurate (with factory sights) until I dialed in the Redfield on the 2nd CL..

Now it is very, very accurate.. In fact IF I can see the target (I'm an old fart) chances are I can hit it, pretty much where I want to....

I have a 1996 39A with a Bushnell 4 power scope on it, and at 50 yards I'm as accurate with the CL w/Redfield as I am with the scoped 39A..

That surprised me.

Folks really brag about the 39A's (particularly the older ones), but I'm pretty darn high on this "blinged up" Mountie..

For your purposes, I'd say, for the money, a Henry would be a good place to start.. You might like it so much you'll never buy another 22cal rifle, and if that's the case more power to ya.

You seldom read negatives about Henry's from owners, and that's always a good sign.. I'm seriously considering buying one myself just to see what the hype is all about..

Plus I've got all sorts of other 22cal rifles to shoot against it, head to head, for "fun" comparison.

Good shopping and good shooting with whatever you wind up buying.

Best Wishes,

Jesse

Hey Jesse, can you post close up pics of the Redfield sights?

[PX15]

Originally Posted by M14sRock

Hey Jesse, can you post close up pics of the Redfield sights?

I'll get back to ya...


Jesse

I'M BACK!

[Sniper03]

39-A is definitely my first choice. I have had two of them since I sold my first one years ago and regretted it. So four years ago I got my second one. They are one of the finest lever 22s made and are definitely accurate. I bought it with a Redfield Wide-view scope which I really do not like for $450.00. I guess I am just use to the round scope tube and the wide view is different being an oblong shaped scope tube. I say Marlin 39A. Although I have heard good things about the Henry's!

03

[ALS11]

What about the Winchester 9422? I've always wanted one and just recently got one. I love it! I know they don't make them any more but you can find them on Gun Broker. That's where I got mine.

[bcarroll]

I have owned several levers including the marlin and henry. But by far the best in my opinion is the bl-22 from browning, followed by the marlin then winchester

[M14sRock]

Originally Posted by bcarroll

I have owned several levers including the marlin and henry. But by far the best in my opinion is the bl-22 from browning, followed by the marlin then winchester

I had a BL22 many years ago. It was beautiful and shot pretty good, but I could never get used to the trigger and lever staying together. Too many years of using traditional lever actions, I guess.

[hawksnest88]

I bought a Henry Golden Boy last year, and it is a fine lever action. Bill