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Shot the X-Model 357 today

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Shot the X-Model 357 today

Post by beaverislander » Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:45 pm

It was a beautiful day today, the sun was shining and it was close to 60 degrees so I gave the 357-X it's first good workout. I took along both factory rounds & reloads, it didn't seem to make any difference although I had a few hangups with each which wasn't surprising and I'm sure it was more me than the new rifle. I really like the factory sights and did well with them freehand at 30-40 yards and that's probably all I'm going to ask of it. (If I want to shoot 100+ yards there are other guns in the safe for that.) I plan on leaving it stock but I need to check on getting leather wraps for the lever as it's a little harder on the backs of my fingers that the .22lr.
My overall impression is that it's short & light, easy to maneuver with very little recoil. It is a fun gun to shoot!
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Re: Shot the X-Model 357 today

Post by JEBar » Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:02 pm

beaverislander wrote:
Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:45 pm
My overall impression is that it's short & light, easy to maneuver with very little recoil. It is a fun gun to shoot!
now that's great to hear .... having a Henry 357, we know the feeling well .. :)
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Re: Shot the X-Model 357 today

Post by fortyshooter » Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:57 pm

Yes the Henry 357 rifles and carbines are great shooters! Sounds like you did well with yours.
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Re: Shot the X-Model 357 today

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:44 pm

Congrats 357 is a great levergun round right after the 41 of course
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Re: Shot the X-Model 357 today

Post by Oldbrass » Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:33 pm

Sounds like a perfect day
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Re: Shot the X-Model 357 today

Post by 2ffat » Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:43 pm

Wish I could get my hands on one.
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