My favorite rifles are my lever action 22's. When a bunch of us shoot together we will have a dozen 22's on the table to shoot. The only two that are always being shot are my Marlin, and my Winchester.

I shot and handled a few of the first Henry 22's that were sold. So my opinion is probably biased. However if I wanted another lever action 22, I would pass on the Henry and save up for a Marlin, or possibly a Winchester.

I just did not care for the accuracy, and definitely the quality. I especialy hated the front sight set up. Since you are going to a scope the front sight might not matter to you.

I have been reading where a lot of people say the quality is improving. And that may be so. However there is probably a reason that the Marlin is considerably more in price. And I am pretty sure you would be very satisfied with the Marlin or Winchester. Just my opinion. Tom.