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If you're on a budget, the Henry's work fine and probably have the smoothest action. If price is no object, the Winchester 9422 XTR's are a mechanical work-of-art, made between '78 and '88. Nothing wrong with the Brownings or Marlins either. Here's a pic for encouragement. Both 22 Mags, smooth stocks on the '78 and checkered on the '88. They came in 22 LR also. Please excuse the scopes - it's the only way I can see to shoot.
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XTR 9422 Mag.
XTR Quality and fit finish and what checkering and high gloss finish became obtainable on a mass production line From a major (at the time) manufacturer. Kind of a cover girl who shoots like Annie Oakley.
22 MAG the 9422 was designed to be a 22 mag. Most rifles start out as a 22 LR but not the 9422. Designed around and for the 22 mag then adapted to 22 LR.
Braidis sold more chainsaws and lawn mowers when I ordered mine new and the gun store was the little revolver area they have now. Just the one small window and case. 1983. 259 dollars with a cheap scope. Brand new ordered in for me. My first rifle at 18 purchase outside of dad gifting me one.