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Tony Z

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Can't seem to find the thread where there was some talk about a .22 Crickett as a first firearm. This past weekend, I took a ride to a shop to do a "look-see" and though the Crickett is a fine gun, what I was most impressed with, was the Henry .22 youth rifle. Cost is about $75.00 more, the the subjective feel was much more. Since I am looking for a gun for my daughter, I gave the closest look at the "Muddy Girl" pink Henry, and with the stainless barrel and sculpted bolt handle, that gun was gorgeous!

Has anybody here had any experience with this particular Henry?

Thanks in advance!
 
A few years ago I was looking for something to start my 6 year old, and decided on the Savage Rascal. Nice gun and excellent trigger. Some youth guns are just small for kids with no attention to trigger, or cocking mechanism. The Rascal cocks when you open the bolt, so once a round is chambered all the child has to do is slide the safety off when they're ready to shoot making it safe. Excellent trigger too. They come in all colors but my son's is a left hand version and that only comes in wood. Before making your final decision have a quick look at the Rascal.
 
I bought a Rascal for one of my grandkids are Crickets for the other two. All 3 of them are good rifles. I don't thing one is better than the other but the Rascal is certainly different...

Tony
 
I bought chipmunks years ago.Hindsight,I'm not so sure about little fingers pulling back a cocking knob.

A self cocking bolt seems a better idea.
 
About that Henry Mini Bolt,,,

About that Henry Mini Bolt,,,
You can't go wrong with one of those rifles.

I own a Crickett "My First Rifle",,,
I bought it so I would have something suitable for kids.

A friend liked shooting my full-size Henry Acu Bolt,,,
So he bought his daughter a Mini Bolt,,,
It is much nicer than the Crickett.

The Crickett has a rear peep sight that is basic,,,
It works just fine but it's a bit crude in the adjustment.

The Mini Bolt has Williams Fiber Optics Sights.

The lack of fine fit and finish is the main complaint about the Crickett,,,
The Henry on the other hand is very nicely crafted,,,
The bolt works like butter on warm toast.

The Crickett is very aptly named as "My First Rifle",,,
It has good function made to a lower price point,,,
I don't think anyone will call it an heirloom.

The point I'm making is this,,,
In reality we can't tell any difference in accuracy,,,
Both of these youth rifles shoot tight little groups at 25 yards.

The difference is that the Henry is nicer in the fit and finish department,,,
I can see someone keeping one well after the child has grown,,,
The Crickett while not a throw-away rifle,,,
Just doesn't have any beauty to it.

Aarond

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