Spring has sprung. Get out and shoot your Henry

O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

User avatar
Rifletom
Deputy Marshal
Posts: 3899
Joined: Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:26 pm
Location: California Territory
United States of America

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by Rifletom » Sun May 26, 2019 10:00 am

Wow! Evan, you done good fella. Real good. That is stunning! Let us know how it shoots at the range. I'll bet once you get the hang of it swinging, pointing and all, it will become second nature. Really nice find.
1 x

User avatar
Shakey Jake
Drover
Posts: 4285
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:10 am
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Contact:
United States of America

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by Shakey Jake » Sun May 26, 2019 10:07 am

Back in the late 70's through around '88 I shot competitive skeet. I sold my competition shotguns a long time ago. I still haven't gotten the "complete" urge to get back into it. Great find and good luck.
1 x

User avatar
markiver54
Deputy Marshal
Posts: 10281
Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:49 am
Location: Biue Ridge Mountains, NC
United States of America

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by markiver54 » Sun May 26, 2019 9:16 pm

Had to return to this one Evan...that really is nice. I like your choice. Inspires my own shotgun interests again. Just not real sure if my body will agree. ;) :lol:
0 x
I'm your Huckleberry

User avatar
ESquared
Deputy Administrator
Posts: 2911
Joined: Fri Dec 30, 2016 9:00 pm
Location: KC Area
United States of America

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by ESquared » Mon May 27, 2019 9:02 am

markiver54 wrote:
Sun May 26, 2019 9:16 pm
Had to return to this one Evan...that really is nice. I like your choice. Inspires my own shotgun interests again. Just not real sure if my body will agree. ;) :lol:
Well, the way a shotgun "fits" kept coming up in everything I read as I was doing research, as well as the advantages of lighter target loads (3/4, 7/8 or 1 oz loads in 12 ga) when it comes to taking it easy on the shoulder. 20 gauge could also be an option to think about.

We'll see how it goes. The other thing I keep reading/hearing is how 'addictive' trap/skeet can be for the enthusiast. Just what I need: another addictive hobby!
2 x
BB Steel .357 | SGC 22LR | LR .308 | CCH 30-30 | BB Brass .45 Colt (Carbine) | Single Shot 20 gauge | Single Shot .223 | Single Shot 357

User avatar
Mistered
Drover
Posts: 3372
Joined: Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:32 pm
Location: Wickiup Junction, OR
United States of America

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by Mistered » Mon May 27, 2019 10:19 am

I keep reading/hearing is how 'addictive' trap/skeet can be for the enthusiast.
This is a 'common thread' with many - I have heard and seen it myself!
0 x

User avatar
Mags
Ranch Foreman
Posts: 6883
Joined: Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:40 pm
Location: Tualatin Valley Oregon
United States of America

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by Mags » Mon May 27, 2019 11:13 am

.
I gave it a shot about year ago. Found it fun but not really addicting. Shooting buddy in California, got himself a new thrower and Beretta O/U 20ga recently (Silver Dove?). I very much expect I'll get another crack at it sometime this summer.
ESquared wrote:
Mon May 27, 2019 9:02 am
... I keep reading/hearing is how 'addictive' trap/skeet can be for the enthusiast. Just what I need: another addictive hobby!
0 x
UPDATES: OR passes 114, "one of strictest gun control measures in U.S." https://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic. ... 34#p213234

User avatar
JEBar
Town Marshal / Deputy Admin
Posts: 19270
Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:58 pm
Location: central NC
United States of America

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by JEBar » Mon May 27, 2019 11:22 am

ESquared wrote:
Mon May 27, 2019 9:02 am
The other thing I keep reading/hearing is how 'addictive' trap/skeet can be for the enthusiast. Just what I need: another addictive hobby!
if I lived in your area and the price they charge at your state's shooting parks, I'd get addicted in a hurry .... :D
0 x

User avatar
Redthies
Cowboy
Posts: 1527
Joined: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:16 pm
Location: Top of the 395
Canada

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by Redthies » Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:45 am

Beauty gun! I love the 101s.
1 x
SGC .22 LR Stripped and oiled up
BBSC .357 w Skinner Express & Patridge
BBSC .44 Magnum with Skinners
Marlin 1895GS .45-70 w RPP Cloverleaf
Marlin 336BL .30-30 w Skinner LoPro 2 and Sig 2-7x
1912 Winchester 1894 .30 WCF

Ridgerunner665
Cowhand
Posts: 139
Joined: Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:13 pm
Location: Northeast TN
United States of America

Re: O/U Shotgun Search Concluded

Post by Ridgerunner665 » Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:02 am

Late reply, I know (I wasn't here back in May).

Beautiful 101 you have there.

I enjoy trap and skeet myself...5 stand is the most fun though I think...my scores are best at trap though.

I shoot a field grade 101, one of the new ones made by FN...its the only shotgun I own that I shoot, the others are heirlooms that stay in the safe...I use that 101 for everything from skeet to turkey hunting.

You mentioned low recoil 12 gauge loads...7/8 ounce loads are easy on the shoulder, I use a mild load of E3 powder for about 1,200 fps... I'm no winner at any clay game, but I got that load from someone who is.
2 x
Henry Big Boy steel carbine 41 Magnum

Post Reply