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Henry Pump Action Octagon Rifle

henry pump action octagon rifle

The Henry Pump Action Octagon rifle comes from the era of public shooting galleries, when people would unwind with small caliber target practice. While this fun pastime isn’t as common anymore, the rifle itself has continued on. Henry has added a few upgrades to the design that makes it an all-around fun and useful .22 rifle.

As the name implies, the Henry Pump works with a pump action, similar to most shotgun designs. This makes it a good transitional gun if you’re used to using shotguns. It also provides a more streamlined configuration compared to lever actions.

Lever-actions tend to be more complex internally than other guns and the pump variation replaces that complexity with a simple solution. A back and forth motion chambers the next round without applying downward force like a lever-action would. This downward motion can pull your sights off target more easily than a linear motion would.

Let’s look at what you get with this rifle.

Henry Pump Action Octagon Rifle Standard Features:

  • Octagon Blued Steel barrel
  • 14 inch length of pull
  • 16/21 to 12 round capacity (caliber dependent)
  • ⅜ inch groove for ⅜ inch scope mounts
  • ¼ cock safety
  • Classic semi-buckhorn/brass bead sights

This rifle is a lightweight pump action .22 with all the versatility that the chamberings provide. The tube fed rifle is a good option if you don’t want something that takes detachable magazines.

This allows you to have all the enjoyment that a .22 provides without having to spend extra to get a specialty magazine. The modifications for this gun are limited: you can add a scope to it for better accuracy, but this is more of an off the shelf-style rifle.

This allows you to have all the enjoyment that a .22 provides without having to spend extra to get a specialty magazine. The modifications for this gun are limited, you can add a scope to it for better accuracy, but this is more of an off the shelf-style rifle.

It comes in two major chamberings, one that will accept multiple .22 caliber rounds and one that will not. The .22 S/L/LR version will accept .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle. The other is the .22 WMR and only accepts the .22 Winchester Magnum.

Both of these options are great for target shooting and hunting small game. This gives you an affordable pass time while allowing you to do some light hunting or pest control.

Henry Pump Action Octagon Rifle Variants:

  • Pump Action Octagon .22 S/L/LR
  • Pump Action Octagon .22 Mag

Price:$500-$700

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Variants:

The Henry Pump Action Octagon rifle comes in two variants: Pump Action Octagon .22 S/L/LR and Pump Action Octagon .22 Mag.

Pump Action Octagon .22 S/L/LR

This is more of your standard .22 rifle. It can take all the popular non-magnum .22 loadings. With the base sights or the use of a scope, you’ll be able to hunt squirrels and other small game easily.

Depending on the round you use, you’ll also get an increased capacity. Cartridges that are shorter overall will have more fit in the tubular magazine. This allows you to tailor your experience depending on the ammunition you intend to use.

Rifles like this are not too expensive and since you’re not using them for something like home defense, the lack of an aftermarket is not really an issue. If you want a fun gun that can fill multiple roles, this pump rifle is a great investment.

Pump Action Octagon .22 S/L/LR Specs:

Attribute Spec
Action: Pump
Caliber: .22 S/L/LR
Capacity: 16 rounds (.22 LR), 21 rounds (.22 Short)
Barrel length: 20 inches
Weight: 6 pounds
Overall Length: 38.5 inches
Twist Rate: 1:16
Stock: American Walnut
Sights: Fully adjustable semi-buckhorn w/ Diamond Insert, brass bead front sight, compatible with ⅜ scope mounts

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Pump Action Octagon .22 Mag

For those who want more of a punch with their .22 rifle, this version is chambered in .22 Magnum. This pushes a .22 caliber projectile faster than the standard .22 LR load.

This extra power means better effectiveness on small game and an extended range for your rifle. While it is still fun to shoot, this option is geared towards the small game hunter or for pest control roles rather than plinking.

Pump Action Octagon .22 Mag Specs:

Attribute Spec
Action: Pump
Caliber: .22 WMR
Capacity: 12 rounds
Barrel length: 20.5 inches
Weight: 6 pounds
Overall Length: 39 inches
Twist Rate: 1:16
Stock: American Walnut
Sights: Fully adjustable semi-buckhorn w/ Diamond Insert, brass bead front sight, compatible with ⅜ scope mounts

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