Why do Henry rifles have octagon barrels?

Why do Henry rifles have octagon barrels?

The octagon barrel adds weight for steady shooting, and helps dissipate heat much like modern day bull barrel target rifles. A metal barrel band secures the barrel and the high-capacity tubular magazine to the walnut fore-end.

Which Henry rifles have octagonal barrels?

Golden Boy Rifles The Henry Golden Boy ties together an unmistakable Brasslite receiver, a blued steel octagon barrel, and genuine American Walnut stocks for a shooting experience unlike any other. The action is so smooth that you will find it hard to believe there are any internal parts at all.

How much does a Henry pump 22 cost?

Henry Pump Action Octagon Rifle -The Henry Pump Action Octagon . 22 rifle joins faded jeans, Mom’s apple pie, a restored ’57 Chevy as an all-American icon….1 of 2.

PRICE $499.99
Sights Beaded Front & Marble’s Semi-Buckhorn Rear / Groved Receiver
Weight 6lbs
Cartridge 22 Long Rifle
Overall Length 38.5in

Does Henry make a pump-action 22 rifle?

Henry Pump Octagon . 22 Short/Long/LR Pump-Action Rifle | Academy. Suitable for target shooting and hunting small game, the Henry Pump Octagon . 22 Short/Long/LR Pump-Action Rifle features a blued, octagonal barrel with a target crown muzzle and an American walnut stock.

What kind of rifle is the Henry pump action Octagon?

The Henry Pump-Action Octagon, now made in New Jersey, is a nice-looking rifle with an American walnut stock and fore-end. The octagonal, 19 3/4-inch-long barrel and other steel parts are polished blue. The rifle features Henry’s zinc alloy receiver cover, which is finished in black, but within this cover are steel action parts.

Do you like Henry frontier lever action octagon barrels?

Yes I like octagon barrels! The finish on the steel parts is well done with a deep blue/black color. The matte finish of the American walnut stock is also uniform and well done. The lever loop is the standard variety but a large lever loop is available as a separate purchase for $50 from the Henry store.

How big is the scope on a Henry 22?

Just casual shooting, plinking and marksmanship training seldom occur at ranges longer than 25 yards with the .22 rifle. There is the typical 3/8-inch groove atop the receiver for mounting a rimfire scope. While I own several scoped .22 rifles, the Henry is too neat, small and handy for an optical sight.

Is the henry.22 LR rifle a good rifle?

For anything a .22 LR rifle is useful for, the Henry is a good choice, and it isn’t dependent on high-velocity ammunition, something I like a lot. The Henry is reliable with .22 Shorts, Longs, Long Rifle and even shotshells. You can’t do that with an automatic rifle.