SOUTH-PACIFIC,SASS #59402 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 would like info pro and con on the Henry 45/70 . is it hard to slick up and worth the time and money. getting ready to go get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kane Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I bought one a while back to shoot in Plainsman side matches, and I've been pleased with it. Mine came with a pretty stiff hammer pull, which I was able to alleviate with this relatively simple spring modification. https://www.go2gbo.com/threads/henry-h015-single-shot-rifles-trigger-hammer-fix.385560/. Unlike that of an H&R Handi-rifle, the Henry's hammer cannot be cocked while the breach is open due to an interlock. I have not run across anything on the web or otherwise showing how to disable the interlock. Mine shucks spent cases very nicely, and the iron sights allow POA = POI at Plainsman distances with a 220 grain, mas o menos, big lube bullet over a full case of 2F black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 48 minutes ago, Will Kane said: I bought one a while back to shoot in Plainsman side matches, and I've been pleased with it. Mine came with a pretty stiff hammer pull, which I was able to alleviate with this relatively simple spring modification. https://www.go2gbo.com/threads/henry-h015-single-shot-rifles-trigger-hammer-fix.385560/. Unlike that of an H&R Handi-rifle, the Henry's hammer cannot be cocked while the breach is open due to an interlock. I have not run across anything on the web or otherwise showing how to disable the interlock. Mine shucks spent cases very nicely, and the iron sights allow POA = POI at Plainsman distances with a 220 grain, mas o menos, big lube bullet over a full case of 2F black. Nice report. I was wondering though whether he meant the single shot or the lever action. https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/steel-lever-action-45-70-side-gate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Kane Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Goody, SASS #26190 said: Nice report. I was wondering though whether he meant the single shot or the lever action. https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/steel-lever-action-45-70-side-gate/ Good point, Goody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTH-PACIFIC,SASS #59402 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 the liver action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Seamus Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 13 hours ago, SOUTH-PACIFIC,SASS #59402 said: the liver action The "liver" action is only good if fried up with lots of onions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Bottoms, SASS #52760 Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 I just bought one of the Henry lever rifles in 45-70. Have not gotten to go to the range with it yet. It has a really nice trigger pull and seems to cycle my ammo nicely. I have a C Sharps that I use for NRA long range shoots and do my own reloading. I have shot a Marlin 336 in 45-70 and it Kicked like a mule with iron shoes. At least the Henry has a recoil pad. You have the availabilty of the Hornaday leverlution ammo, I believe it is 300gr and Sierra makes a 300 gr flat nosed hollow cavity for reloading. Mine will cycle 400gr cast lead, but don't try any longer bullets as it will lock up the action and you will learn how to take the action apart. Be aware that the case of the Hornaday is not the same length as other brands, this is important if you are reloading I too am interested in other's opinions and how it shoots Stoney B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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