If Henry Repeating Arms Made These Calibers - Would You Buy One

[John Boy]

* 25-20 WCF
* 32-20 Winchester aka 32 WCF

https://www.henryrifles.com/

[Baja_Traveler]

While I'm seriously wanting a 25-20 to slide in between my .218 Bee and 32-20, it will be an 80's era Marlin rather than a new Henry.
I'm just not impressed with the fit and quality of Henry rifles - it seems like every part of them is made cheaply. Seems like every other month someone is breaking one on the silhouette range, and no matter how easy a fix it is, you have to send the whole rifle off to Henry for repair, as they will not sell parts. Meanwhile, I have spare Marlin firing pins and ejector's in my range box and can be back in action in nothing flat...

[northmn]

Had a chance to get a 25-20 and passed on it, and own a 32-20. They are fun cartridges but to be painfully honest went obsolete for a reason. The 22 mag will do anything at the lower level they will do and the 357 is a better all around rifle with less expensive and more available ammo. Problem is I have been there done that so much that these cartridges have lsot some of their appeal. I have shot the 32-20 a lot and like it, and do think the 25-20 would be great fun but my 22 mag Henry is seeing more and more use.

DP

[square butte]

For my taste the Henry's are way too heavy. I prefer the Win. 92 and 73 repro's - Just that the original lines are more pleasing to my eye. The answer for me is no for the Henry

[Kraschenbirn]

Would I buy one? Nope, don't believe so. I'm not really a 'levergun' guy...only have two: a Marlin 1894 and a Winchester 9422...but just don't care for the 'feel' of the Henrys that I've handled and shot. To me, they're clunky, poorly balanced, and, definitely, overpriced.

Bill

[quilbilly]

I would love to get the 32/20 if it was a 308 bore like my T/C. Cash is a little scarce at the moment however.

[Clay M]

I would like to have a .32/20 ,but not enough to pay $800 for it.

[tdoyka]

it would be hard to pay for it, but a 38-55 would be nice.

[MostlyLeverGuns]

I would consider both IF they had side loading gates like Marlin and Winchester.

[Ramjet-SS]

375 Winchester

[Smoke4320]

from a practical point I don't see it as a good business move by henry .. demand would be small .. as said above a 357 will do more for less and off the shelf ammo is readily available and fairly cheap . Cases and Mold are abundant ..
I know this does not mean much to most here as we tend to make our own bullets and many case form but we are a very small portion of the shooting community..

just a special size bolt and tooling for barrels and parts stocking for the small sales volume would be costly for henry

[OverMax]

No I wouldn't bother with either cartridge. Obsolete under achievers I don't need.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/obsolete_rifle_cartridges.htm

[Scharfschuetze]

Obsolete or not, I find them very fun to shoot and I currently have two 32/20s and a 25/20. All will hit steel well at 200 yards with boring regularity if your sights are up to it. Trajectory gets pretty steep after a hundred yards or so.

While Henry will probably not make rifles in these calibres, you can still find good Marlin 1894CL carbines in the calibres as well as the Browning/Miroko Model 92 replica in 32/20. From a practicality standpoint, if you want one, then these are what you should consider.

Another option for these calibres is the bolt action Savage Model 23. These are very accurate rifles and while most of them for sale these days were ridden pretty hard, they are the proverbial diamond in the ruff.

[runfiverun]

I have a couple of Win 92's in 25-20 and like them just fine.
a 32-20 would be an okay addition but the 38-40 would be more what I want.
it's just that much more of a 32-20 but that much less than the 44's or even a 41 that it's gonna see some use.

[rbuck351]

I have a Win 92 in 32/20 and 25/20 as well as a Savage 23 in 25/20. My load for the 25/20 is a lyman 75gr cast at 1980fps at 6 to 7cents per round. I have a couple of 22mags but at 25/30cents per round if you can find it and lack luster performance compared to the 25/20, they just collect dust. Would I buy a Henry in 25/20? Nope. Too expensive and too heavy. A Rossi M92, you bet. A Rossi M92 in 256Win would really get me digging for my wallet. I am probably going to rebarrel my Win 92 in 32/20 to 256 Win.

[Uncle Ji]

Amen to the 38/55! I'd also like one in 32/40 but I'm an old fart living in the past.

What I'd really like to see Henry do is to take their color case hardened model 45/70 and put the straight lever and butt stock from their 30/30 on it. They make a decent traditional looking 30/30, they can do the same in 45/70, they already have all the parts. Many years ago when Henry first introduced their first 45/70 it had a 18.5" barrel and pistol-grip butt stock. I asked Mr. Anthony Imperato (?) presidente of Henry if he was considering making a straight grip butt stock 22" barreled proper rifle, he replied NO he was not. Well here we are in 2016 and he is halfway there with the 22" barrel, octagon even. Maybe in 5 more years Henry will make a rifle I want to purchase (besides their 22 mag Golden Boy).

Henry's 30/30 on top, 45/70 on bottom
https://www.henryrifles.com/wp-content/uploads/rifles/colorcase-featured-1.jpg
https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/color-case-hardened-edition/

[ranger1962]

Just think how easy it would be to get brass for the oddball calibers if they brought them back.25/20's and 218 Bee brass for pennies instead of dollars.

[Dan Cash]

No. No.

[Clay M]

I have a couple of Win 92's in 25-20 and like them just fine.
a 32-20 would be an okay addition but the 38-40 would be more what I want.
it's just that much more of a 32-20 but that much less than the 44's or even a 41 that it's gonna see some use.

I am with you on that. The .38/40 is one of my favorites.
I have owned a nice original 73 and a Colt Bisley.
Unfortunately , I sold them ..big mistake.

[three50seven]

No thanks, the Henry's have no appeal to me. I would be tempted by a Rossi 92 in 32-20 though...

[ironhead7544]

No. A 256 Winchester would be nice for a varmint rifle. Brass can be made.

[Rick Hodges]

Maybe it is just me but the Henry centerfire rifles just feel awkward and heavy compared to a Marlin or Winchester. I don't want one in any caliber.

[pietro]

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No, Thanks - For me, the allure of the .25-20 & .32-20 is in the original rifles (Win M1892/92, M53, etc, etc) they were chambered in.


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[stubbicatt]

I would like a 32-20 lever rifle. However, unless Henry starts using a loading gate, as opposed to the loading at the front near the muzzle, I will pass on their offerings.

[JSH]

Caliber yes. Henry no,unless they change their design a lot. After having one of their .22s apart I would never buy one.

[horseman308]

The only way I'd buy any Henry Rifle is if they start reproducing actual Henry repeaters - though maybe not in the Henry rimfire .44 ammo. As it is, the current Henry has none of the romance (for lack of a better word) of the original and not enough of of the refinement of the '66 or later Winchesters (or much of their "romance" either for that matter). There are just too many better options.

[Edster]

Well they are getting a bit closer. 223, 243, and 308. Magazine fed 7 pound levers. All reports I have seen say mid 2016 availability
https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/

[Dan Cash]

No. Henry guns are way too heavy for what they are and the magazine tube system of loading is totally unacceptable in a centerfire rifle.

[ironhead7544]

The only way I'd buy any Henry Rifle is if they start reproducing actual Henry repeaters - though maybe not in the Henry rimfire .44 ammo. As it is, the current Henry has none of the romance (for lack of a better word) of the original and not enough of of the refinement of the '66 or later Winchesters (or much of their "romance" either for that matter). There are just too many better options.

Henry does make an 1860 in iron and brass frame. In 44-40.

[horseman308]

Thanks! I hadn't looked at the website in a really long time. How long ago did they add that to their line-up?

[krems]

I'd like to see a brass framed Henry Big Boy with a 24" bbl in 44-40. I'd even settle for a 44 mag/ spl with the 24" octagon bbl.

Krems

[MT Chambers]

I really applaud them being made in the USA, I just don't like them.

[gandydancer]

[QUOTE=northmn;3578702]Had a chance to get a 25-20 and passed on it, and own a 32-20. They are fun cartridges but to be painfully honest went obsolete for a reason. The 22 mag will do anything at the lower level they will do and the 357 is a better all around rifle with less expensive and more available ammo. Problem is I have been there done that so much that these cartridges have lsot some of their appeal. I have shot the 32-20 a lot and like it, and do think the 25-20 would be great fun but my 22 mag Henry is seeing more and more use.

WHAT? you got some 22 mag ammo? I have not seen any around here in over a year.

[Ural Driver]

Held a Henry and then a Rossi. I bought the Rossi.......I like the way it carries much better.

[crashdummy]

Henry rifles are US made which is good, but so are Marlins, even though Remington has somewhat tarnished the name.
I would not be interested in the Henry in any caliber. just my 2 cents.

[quilbilly]

Well they are getting a bit closer. 223, 243, and 308. Magazine fed 7 pound levers. All reports I have seen say mid 2016 availability
https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/the-long-ranger/
Interesting. I find the concept of a 223 lever intriguing. I wonder what it would do with my CB's at moderate velocities. Now I will have to figure out where to find the thousand bucks.

[chajohnson]

I own a Win 92 and a Marlin pump in 25-20. Best squirrel caliber around. Remington has discontinued making brass for these guns making it challenging to reload for the caliber. Although I'd love to see a production run of the caliber in a new rifle just to improve ammo and component availability, I'm really not a Henry fan. Just don't like the feel and lack of loading gate in the design.

[Iowa Fox]

With the availability of brass these days I'm not buying anything.

[FergusonTO35]

I would be happy to buy either caliber, however my finances won't allow it for the forseeable future. I can't buy another rifle much less dies/brass/molds. Heck, the only way I could afford a $210.00 Ruger LCP was with layaway.

[hickstick_10]

Its alot to ask, but IF the chambered one in 44 russian, and scaled the gun back to the original proportions of a true henry rifle, not a stretched out spaghetti 44-40. Id pay a few k for that.

I never understood why they kept the 44-40 chambering as Uberti has that market share cornered. But if it were chambered in 44 russian the rifle would have been as close to a true Henry, size wise, as possible and it would have an extra 4 rounds capacity.

[str8shot426]

I wouldn't buy one for myself. But I bought one yesterday for my wife....she likes it, probably because it's shiny!


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[thegatman]

No no no

[missionary5155]

Greetings
As big and heavy as the Henry is... NO. But a 92 Rossi in 32-20 would be very nice.
Mike in Peru

[MT Chambers]

I could be tempted into one if they changed to a loading gate in cals. 40/65 or 50/95.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
A 40-65 would be acceptable. Seeing as the present prospect is to alter another 336...
Mike in Peru

[sharps4590]

I believe I'll just keep my 1913 Mod. 92 Winchester in 32-20 and 3 revolvers chambered in that cartridge. I don't know anything about the Henry's other than they don't appeal to me.

[Sprue]

" No thanks, the Henry's have no appeal to me." nor does a Rossi. I like and prefer what I call Brand Name Firearms - such as a Marlin when Levers are mentioned.

[jmort]

Remington has really made Marlin a great "brand name."

[dragon813gt]

Absolutely not, especially in brass. I cannot stand a rifle where you have to load a tube. And Henry's weigh to much. Lots of firearms are made in the USA. But I don't buy by manufacturing location.

[gilgsn]

I do want a .32-20.. Ideal mid caliber in my book. If Henry made one it would need a loading gate and be smaller for me to consider buying one.. So far I am leaning towards Uberti. The Henrys king of look funny to me, like plastic toys you'd find on a shelf at Wal-Mart, though the CCH examples posted look ok. I know it is subjective and I don't doubt they work well, but the company needs a real designer, not just an engineer..

Gil

[wrench man]

I don't care for the way the Henry's octagon barrels don't seem to be "sharp" on the lines?, they look all polished off!?, and they should have a loading gate too.
I have a Marlin 1894 25-20, would like to have one in 32-20, the Winchestes are way to much $$$ and you couldn't give me a *** Rossi!

[Ithaca Gunner]

I don't like any of their rifles myself. They never heard of Kings patent? I don't want to have I don't want to stand over the muzzle to load a breach loading repeating rifle by dropping cartridges down a tube then ramming another tube down on top of em. Until they figure out the concept of a loading gate in the receiver, I would never buy one.

[AK Caster]

* 25-20 WCF
* 32-20 Winchester aka 32 WCF

https://www.henryrifles.com/

Nope, not for me. Like the Henrys but no interest in the calibers.

[44man]

Way too much money for the start. Made in America for 3X the price of others made in the good old USA does not hold water.
I had an original Marin in 25-20 many years ago that shot 3/4" at 100 with cast. Marlin never improved that.
I went on Henry's site and learned to stutter!

[avogunner]

...... As it is, the current Henry has none of the romance (for lack of a better word) of the original and not enough of of the refinement of the '66 or later Winchesters (or much of their "romance" either for that matter). There are just too many better options.

Thanks horseman, for putting my thoughts into words. I was thinking of how to reply to this post and you nailed it. Myself, I'd love a 32 WCF but want it in an original Marlin or Win. I love shooting these old rifles and tinkering for "just the right" load.

[BrentD]

* 25-20 WCF
* 32-20 Winchester aka 32 WCF

https://www.henryrifles.com/

Nope. I'm not much of a fan of new-made Henry's in any caliber.