Plinking with the Golden Boy Silver .22LR

Published on August 22, 2017
Duration: 14:05

This review of the Henry Silver Boy lever-action rifle highlights its aesthetic appeal and shooting characteristics in both .22LR and .22 Magnum calibers. The presenter emphasizes the rifle's beautiful silver finish, embossed engraving, and the distinctive octagonal barrel. Practical shooting impressions are shared, including its performance on plate racks and close-range targets, with a discussion on its potential for optics mounting.

Quick Summary

The Henry Silver Boy rifle is highly regarded for its aesthetic appeal, featuring a striking silver finish and embossed engraving. It is available in .22 Long Rifle (also accepting .22 Short and Long) and .22 Magnum calibers. While not drilled for a rail, optics can be mounted via a cantilever system after removing the rear sight.

Chapters

  1. 00:47Introducing the Henry Silver Boy
  2. 01:17Henry Silver Boy Aesthetics and Features
  3. 01:55Caliber and Ammunition Compatibility (.22LR)
  4. 02:07Sights and Octagonal Barrel
  5. 02:23Loading the .22LR Magazine
  6. 03:10Introducing the .22 Magnum Variant
  7. 03:32Loading the .22 Magnum Magazine
  8. 05:21Plate Rack Shooting (.22LR)
  9. 06:04Shooting Impressions (.22LR)
  10. 06:27Front Sight Detail
  11. 06:47Plate Rack Shooting (.22 Magnum)
  12. 08:15Overall Impression of the Rifle
  13. 08:23Close Range Target Shooting
  14. 09:0550 Yard Target Shooting
  15. 09:42Optics Mounting Options
  16. 10:30Shooting the .22 Magnum
  17. 11:19Shooting Impressions (.22 Magnum)
  18. 12:12Viewer Suggestions and Future Content
  19. 13:13Ideal Rifles for New Shooters
  20. 13:29Preference for .22 Magnum

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key aesthetic features of the Henry Silver Boy rifle?

The Henry Silver Boy is praised for its beautiful silver finish and embossed engraving with silver fill. A distinctive feature is its octagonal barrel, which sets it apart from many other firearms.

What calibers and ammunition can the Henry Silver Boy chamber?

The reviewed Henry Silver Boy is available in .22 Long Rifle, which can also chamber .22 Short and .22 Long. A separate variant chambered in .22 Magnum is also discussed.

How is optics mounting handled on the Henry Silver Boy?

While the receiver isn't drilled and tapped for a rail, the rear Buckhorn sight can be removed. This allows for a cantilever mount to attach optics, a workaround that is noted to function well.

What is the magazine capacity for the Henry Silver Boy in .22LR and .22 Magnum?

The .22 Long Rifle version of the Henry Silver Boy holds 16 rounds. The .22 Magnum variant has a magazine capacity of 12 rounds.

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