Henry Pump observation

[BigAl52]

I just couldnt stand it anymore and today I bought the Henry pump in 22LR. Do I like it yes I do. Obviously its different from the lever. When I first loaded the gun up it was stiff and the action took some concentration to work. The stroke is very short and to me its best done by gripping the forend with your hand over the front of the forend. The gun is very accurate and I think it might be more accurate than the levergun models for me. I shot it at 25 yards and put 250 rounds thru it today. I had a target that had a 3 inch red dot bull on it and it literarly shot the bull out of that target. Not sure how many rounds I put on that target as I started at a closer range to sight the gun in. Its still a little stiff but after cleaning it when I got home I feel like it loosened up some more. Henry doesnt reccomend taking this pump apart and they tell you to clean it from the muzzle end. I dont like to clean that way and I have an Otis cleaning system which works great for guns that you cannot clean from the chamber to the muzzle. After cleaning the gun and lubing the bolt I felt like the action was smoother. I hope to get out again soon to put another 250 plus rounds thru it and see what that does. But I can tell you this I like the gun and its the first pump action I have ever used. I look forword to shooting it again. Al

[JEBar]

congratulations indeed .... really looking forward to your coming reports

[ditto1958]

Cool. Can you post some pics?

[Travlin]

Get yourself a Speed D Loader from H.R.A. It will mean more time at the range to shoot and less time used to load. I use one with my Henry Pump.

[BigAl52]

Ditto next time I go the to range to shoot paper I will post a picture of my target. Travlin. Thanks for the tip on the speed loaders Im going to order some of those along with another one of those Orange Henry gun cases. Those cases are nice and I like orange anyway. I have one now but with more than one Henry I think I need another case. Al

[Deadwood Dutch]

Congratulations, I am glad for you that you could get it and that you are so pleased with it. Sounds very accurate!

[Les]

Congratulations, Al. You'll have lots of fun from your new rifle.

When I got mine, it was very tight too, so I stripped it and lubed it - there was absolutely NO lube inside from the factory - and took off a couple of rough edges, and now it is very smooth. It still needs to be pumped with a bit of authority, but not enough to spoil the enjoyment.

[BigAl52]

Les
I watched a video on how to strip it but I havent tried it yet may need to watch it again. I see in the manuel Henry doesnt reccomend it. It did losen up quite a bit in the 250 I put thru it but I bet another 250 it will smooth up some more. Al

[jstanfield103]

I Love mine, Congratulations on you're new pump. I do not mind the sharp pump that the Henry makes you do. It works it works very well and like said a joy to shoot. I had a old Remington model 12 that was really sweet to shoot. Pumped very easily, it was even more of a joy with that smooth pump action. I got rid of it though because tired of looking for SV ammo for it. I wish Henry would do something to lighten the pump action up on their rifles, but probably not. They do not seem to be a really big seller. Not many around and do not see them in the shops that often.

They are also pretty accurate to shoot. Mine is the only one of the 22 rifles that I scoped. Dead shot with her too. I also had to cut the length of pull down on my pump, I am only 5'5" tall and she handles so much sweeter with the shorter length of pull for me. Real Joy.

Again Congratulations

[Les]

I see in the manuel Henry doesnt reccomend it. Al

You read the manuals?

[Sir Henry]

I bought one about a month ago and haven't shot it yet. I do pick it up and work the action and bet I've cycled it a thousand times.

[BigAl52]

It will put a smile on your face when you do SH. Ive shot more 22 in the last 3 weeks that I have in the last 3 years. Ammo shortage kind of took me out of the 22 mood. Al

[.38SuperMan]

I know this is an old thread but wanted to respond.

I bought a new pump and felt the barrel was just too long and front heavy plus like others have said the pump action was too short and stiff. I have a 22 carbine that I absolutely love but traded off the pump. My wife now has the carbine and I acquired a very clean Winchester 62A. The 62A is what I’d consider the perfect or near perfect pump.Even though it has a long barrel, the barrel is round and lightweight and doesn’t feel front heavy at all. The pump action is longer, easier and very smooth.

I’d love to see Henry produce a pump based on the 22 carbine with a shorter round barrel and longer pump action.

[Hobart]

I really like mine. I bought it as a companion to my 35 year old Rossi pump. Don’t know why they aren’t more popular. I much prefer a pump to a lever action in a 22. Guess it’s the old man in me.

[CT_Shooter]

Welcome from CT. Glad you joined the forum and started sharing with us.

I know this is an old thread but wanted to respond.

[fortyshooter]

I have a Henry Pump also and it is really nice once you get the action broke in.

[BigAl52]

Another Henry pump rifle owner. Have a red dot sight on mine. Once I got the action broke in like others have mention its become one of my favorite 22's to shoot.

[Mags]

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Henry's product suggestion box.
https://www.henryusa.com/henry-firearm-suggestion-box/

... I’d love to see Henry produce a pump based on the 22 carbine with a shorter round barrel and longer pump action.

[inspcalahan]

My pump .22mag should be here any day....looking forward to breaking it in and seeing if they still have the same issues from years past, or if Henry has addressed some of what I've read about.

[The hammer]

My 22 pump finally arrived today. Beautiful firearm, great wood grain and deep bluing. Then I tried to work the action. Big disappointment. The first pump was tight the second and third attempts much worse. I tried a few drops oil on rails but made little difference. Some cycles are somewhat ok and others are extremely tight. Is this normal for Henrys pump? This is my first Henry’s. The dealer was pretty good and says hopefully he can replace, it maybe, next month if he gets anymore in stock.
Is this a common issue with the pump models?
Hopefully I can come back a boast about accuracy.