Henry Mini Bolt Youth G2 — New for 2025

September 15, 2025

The Henry Mini Bolt Youth G2 is a refreshed, single-shot .22 built for first-time shooters: stainless construction, fiber-optic sights, and a simpler loading path thanks to a new integrated feed ramp. If you coach youth marksmanship, run a camp, or want a “first rifle” that’s easy to teach on, this one nails the brief.

Announced on August 19, 2025, Henry’s updated Mini Bolt returns with practical tweaks that matter at the bench: easier loading, bright sights, and rugged stainless parts sized for smaller shooters. Compared to the original Mini Bolt, the G2 focuses on smoother operation and visibility—without changing the simple, safe, single-shot format that youth instructors love.

Key Specs

Platform	Rifle (rimfire)
Action	Bolt action (single-shot)
Caliber	.22 S/L/LR
Barrel / Weight	16.25″ / 3.25 lb
Capacity	1
Overall Length	30.25″
MSRP / Street	$335 (street varies)

Core features include a stainless steel barrel and receiver, fiber-optic sights (two orange rear dots with a green front), 11.5″ youth length-of-pull, synthetic stock (black or Muddy Girl®), and a drilled-and-tapped receiver.

What’s New vs. Prior Model

• Integrated feed ramp guides the cartridge into the chamber—less fumbling means more focus on safety and fundamentals.
• Layered safety cues: manual thumb safety and an exposed cocking knob for visible/tactile status—great for instructors to confirm before every shot.
• Bright fiber-optic sights improve sight picture clarity for new shooters learning proper alignment.

Use Cases

This model is purpose-built for youth training and intro marksmanship. The single-shot design sets a deliberate pace and reinforces the “load, confirm, fire” rhythm coaches teach. Stainless parts shrug off rough camp days and damp range weather. Families who want a first rifle that’s intuitive to load, easy to see, and simple to supervise will appreciate the G2’s layout. (It also makes a fine small-game/plinking rifle for adults who value simplicity.)

Alternatives to Consider

• Savage Rascal — another single-shot .22 with a great trigger; typically lighter and ultra-compact, but without the G2’s new integrated feed ramp.
• Ruger American Rimfire Compact — magazine-fed and growth-friendly with stock spacers; adds complexity compared to a single-shot.
• CZ-USA 457 Scout — superb accuracy and iron sights; magazine system and higher price point may be overkill for a very first rifle.

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