Since you want a new rifle, i see a couple of options. Trapping guns are generally cheap but effective. Something that you wouldn’t be upset if you ran it over, lost it or it got stolen. Old and heavily used are great characteristics of a trapping gun… plastic parts and stainless are too… That’s not what excites me to go buy or spend hours analyzing and debating.
1) Look at rifles and see what you like. You mentioned Henry lever action and a Ruger 10-22, both are great rifles and there are several options within those models. Buy yourself a gun you’ll enjoy and enjoy it.
2) If you’re wanting a gun for trapping, don’t get a semiauto. They’re finicky and with the amount of dirt and abuse involved with trapping and being a truck gun you will have to stay on top of cleaning it regularly. If you’re solely wanting a “trapping” rifle, get a single shot or bolt action. Fewer moving parts so less maintenance than a semiauto, pump or lever action so they’ll be more reliable in a dirty environment. My 10/22 is the most finicky rifle when it comes to jamming after a day of being hunted with. I still love it, but I wouldn’t make it my trapping rifle or daily truck gun.
If you’re wanting a lever action look at the Browning (it’s my favorite lever 22), it’s a nice gun and way smoother action than a Henry. If you’re stuck on a Henry, there’s some nicer versions that the actions are a little smoother but they’re “prettier” and more expensive.
If you’re still wanting a “trapping 22 rifle” look at the little kids 22 rifles like a cricket. They’re small, plastic single shot bolt rifles. Yea the sights are way low for an adult but I would think you’d be holding it at arms length and pointing at the head instead of shouldering and using sights.
Sorry for the long post, good luck with your decision.
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