Henry Goldenboy - The Firearms Forum

mr.t7024 · 11-09-2011, 07:32 PM

Had a chance and put 50 rounds through my Henry Goldenboy 17HMR, what a joy to shoot... just saying. Glad I did not sell it!

jacksonco · 11-09-2011, 07:45 PM

I have a 22 cal Goldenboy and it is a joy to shoot. A silky smooth action and accurate to boot if your eyes can pick up the sights. I can still see the sights on mine but I do see the day coming when they will become an issue for me. That may be day that it gets handed down to my grand daughter. I have a grandson but he will get one of my other guns when his time comes. Perhaps my Marlin 917 VS. (17HRM)

Good that you like your GB. Happy shooting!

mr.t7024 · 11-10-2011, 05:47 AM

What I was surprised at was how quickly that barrel heated up, must be because of that muzzle velocity.By the way, like your idea of hand-me-downs, Will be doing the same thing!

Cliff

hunter29180 · 11-10-2011, 10:19 AM

never had my barrel heat up on my .22 semi-auto. is there that much diffrence in a 17hmr?

mr.t7024 · 11-10-2011, 04:33 PM

The bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2550 feet per second,that accounts for the barrel heating up !

vytoland · 11-10-2011, 06:15 PM

those goldenboys are a fine firearm.

11-09-2011, 07:32 PM	#1
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Henry Goldenboy Had a chance and put 50 rounds through my Henry Goldenboy 17HMR, what a joy to shoot... just saying. Glad I did not sell it! -->

11-09-2011, 07:45 PM	#2
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Henry Goldenboy I have a 22 cal Goldenboy and it is a joy to shoot. A silky smooth action and accurate to boot if your eyes can pick up the sights. I can still see the sights on mine but I do see the day coming when they will become an issue for me. That may be day that it gets handed down to my grand daughter. I have a grandson but he will get one of my other guns when his time comes. Perhaps my Marlin 917 VS. (17HRM) Good that you like your GB. Happy shooting!

11-10-2011, 05:47 AM	#3
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: Henry Goldenboy What I was surprised at was how quickly that barrel heated up, must be because of that muzzle velocity.By the way, like your idea of hand-me-downs, Will be doing the same thing! Cliff Last edited by mr.t7024; 11-10-2011 at 05:48 AM..

11-10-2011, 10:19 AM	#4
hunter29180 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: in a motorhome where ever we park! Contributor Posts: 1,627	Re: Henry Goldenboy never had my barrel heat up on my .22 semi-auto. is there that much diffrence in a 17hmr?

11-10-2011, 04:33 PM	#5
mr.t7024 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near a brook & pond in Ma Posts: 734	Re: Henry Goldenboy The bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2550 feet per second,that accounts for the barrel heating up !