BL-22 or Henry H001T

jr05 · 01-02-2013, 12:10

I have the option to get a used (about 250 rounds through it total - from a friend) BL-22 Grade II or a H001T from a LGS.

If the cost were the same (which they are) which would you choose?

This will be my first/only lever 22lr.

NW-Warlord · 01-02-2013, 12:59

I have a Henry H001, it is alright. I wish it was a Goldenboy, I would probably like it better.

I really want a BL-22. The action on them seem smooth as glass. Never had the pleasure of shooting one though.

ede · 01-02-2013, 13:26

not even a fair question, BL-22

NailShooter · 01-02-2013, 21:53

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Originally Posted by ede

not even a fair question, BL-22

I'm going with ede on this one.

I'm not knocking the Henry but the BL-22 is such a smooth little gun. I made the mistake of picking one up and cycling the action a few yrs ago and did not want to give it back to the nice man behind the counter. I ended up having to buy it and take it home.

The Browning is a fantastic shooter. Regards,

Nail

mattallamerican · 01-02-2013, 22:06

no comparison bl22 hands down

Faulkner · 01-05-2013, 18:04

I've had a BL-22 for 30 years and it would be one of the last guns I'd ever get rid of.

jr05 · 01-08-2013, 17:41

You guys have sold me on the Browning, doing the transfer on Thursday.

Golddog · 01-08-2013, 18:25

Bought my BL-22 around 1971, about when it first appeared, if I recall correctly. Many thousands of rounds through it, and it's still my favorite rifle.

F_G · 01-09-2013, 10:59

Good decision, you won't regret getting the BL-22. I've heard the Henry's are nice rifles, but I know the Browning is an excellent rifle. I've had mine about 15 years, lost count of the rounds down range.

Victoriagotagun · 01-09-2013, 11:44

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Originally Posted by jr05

You guys have sold me on the Browning, doing the transfer on Thursday.

Congrats!

Let us know how it shoots.

jr05 · 01-09-2013, 16:23

I will certainly give a range report after I bring it to the range this weekend.

Looking at $300 for a grade II purchased about 20 years ago. Very little use, sound about right?

wjv · 01-16-2013, 14:22

Henry's are great guns for the price, but if you can get a BL-22 or a Winchester 9422 for the same price, there is no need to even think about it. . Browning or Winchester all the way. .