Rabbits, coyotes, ground squirrels and fox raiding the chicken house all fall inside the reach of a .22 Magnum, and the Henry H1 Classic is a handy way to carry one. It has an 18.5 inch barrel and a black finish, in a lever-action package that cycles fast and feels good in the hands.

The .22 WMR hits harder and shoots flatter than a standard .22 LR. That extra reach is the reason ranchers keep one handy for varmints out to a fair distance. It is still a light-recoiling cartridge, so a young shooter or an older hand with a tender shoulder can run it all afternoon.

Henry lever guns have a reputation for smooth, short strokes. Work the lever, the next round chambers, and you are back on target. That makes this rifle a fine choice for the barn, the truck rack, or the gun safe by the back door. The 18.5 inch barrel is light and quick without feeling stubby.

Buy it as a varmint gun, a first magnum rimfire or a trail companion. It ships to your FFL dealer, where you complete the background check at pickup.