.22 Short is Back! - Henry Lever Actions & Remington Ammo

Published on September 17, 2025
Duration: 7:43

This video review highlights the resurgence of the .22 Short cartridge, particularly when paired with Henry lever-action rifles like the H001 and Golden Boy. The presenter emphasizes its suitability for pest control, plinking, and new shooters due to its minimal recoil, quiet operation, and high capacity in lever-action platforms. The review showcases the effectiveness of Remington's new .22 Short ammunition.

Quick Summary

The .22 Short cartridge is experiencing a resurgence, with Remington now producing new ammunition. It offers a quiet, low-recoil shooting experience ideal for beginners, pest control, and plinking. Henry lever-action rifles, like the H001 and Golden Boy, are well-suited for this caliber, providing high capacities and good accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Range Conditions
  2. 00:31Remington's New .22 Short Ammunition
  3. 00:40.22 Short: Childhood Memories and Pest Control
  4. 01:22Benefits: Quiet Operation and Zero Recoil
  5. 01:50.22 Short with Henry Lever Actions
  6. 02:07High Capacities in Lever Actions
  7. 02:35Loading the Henry H001
  8. 02:51Remington .22 Short Specs: 27 Grain HP
  9. 03:02Plinking with Pop Cans
  10. 03:26Accuracy Test at 25 Yards
  11. 03:53Loading the Henry Golden Boy
  12. 04:02Golden Boy Capacity: 23 Rounds
  13. 04:23Golden Boy Engraving and Personalization
  14. 05:03Shooting the Golden Boy
  15. 05:45Review of Accuracy and Performance
  16. 06:12100 Yard Steel Target Challenge
  17. 07:18Conclusion and Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the .22 Short cartridge making a comeback?

The .22 Short is making a comeback thanks to new ammunition production by companies like Remington. It's gaining popularity for its suitability in lever-action rifles, offering a quiet, low-recoil shooting experience perfect for plinking and pest control.

What are the advantages of shooting .22 Short ammunition?

The .22 Short offers significantly reduced recoil and is very quiet, making it ideal for new shooters, children, or anyone seeking a less intimidating shooting experience. It's also effective for pest control in enclosed areas like barns due to its controlled penetration.

Which firearms are best suited for .22 Short ammunition?

Lever-action rifles, particularly Henry models like the H001 and Golden Boy, are excellent platforms for .22 Short. These rifles can achieve very high ammunition capacities, offering extended shooting sessions without frequent reloads.

How accurate is the .22 Short cartridge?

The .22 Short, when paired with rifles like the Henry Golden Boy, demonstrates good accuracy. It can effectively hit targets at 25 yards and even ring an 8-inch steel plate at 100 yards when using open sights.

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