Finally a thread that I am almost an expert on! I do not have the Henry, but I do have a Marlin 336 and a Winchester 94. So my choice? The Marlin is best. Although I like the Winchester better. Why you might ask. the Marlin works every time and has a more rugged design. The Winchester is older and is more 'broken-in' and works just about every time, but is slimmer and weighs a ton less after walking a mile or so. But, I still pick the Marlin.