How much did it shorten the front sight? The brass bead is OK for fast shots, but I prefer a front sight like yours for accurate shooting.Cofisher wrote:IMG_0117.JPG
This is what I have after the bead removal. It is very visible using the Skinner peep. Not for everyone, but it works well for me.
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Just the diameter of the bead. About .120"
Keep in mind I use a Low Pro peep. Mounted on the receiver.
Keep in mind I use a Low Pro peep. Mounted on the receiver.
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Went to the indoor 25 yd range today. Not pleased at all with results...sorry, no targets are worth posting. Range officer even noticed the offset on the front dovetail. As I mentioned in previous post, thought I would put several rounds through to see if I could adjust the Skinner enough to get windage right. Managed to get on center, however the Skinner adjustment was maxed out in one direction leaving no room for future adjustment.
Left the range and went to my local gun smith. He spent about 1/2 hour trying to drift the front and even he said it would not budge, and yes it was not right. Dovetail is canted and off center.
Came home and had a conversation with Tom Kotz at Henry, Racine Wiscinsin.
Bottom line is that the rifle is going back and they will probably just replace the entire barrel. Great CS, once again! Only problem now is waiting...
Left the range and went to my local gun smith. He spent about 1/2 hour trying to drift the front and even he said it would not budge, and yes it was not right. Dovetail is canted and off center.
Came home and had a conversation with Tom Kotz at Henry, Racine Wiscinsin.
Bottom line is that the rifle is going back and they will probably just replace the entire barrel. Great CS, once again! Only problem now is waiting...
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Sorry you got the lemon Mark. Glad Henry is going to deal with it. Keep us posted.
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Thank you Cofisher, unhappy camper at the moment, however, will let those interested know how process goes. I have confidence in Henry USA. Now just have to wait for shipping label...
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she'll be back before you know it .... looking forward to following your progress
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One never knows, even if buying a new firearm versus a pre-owned firearm. There are lemons around. I had three of them, all new, tart & sour .357s. Glad Henry CS is coming through once again for you.markiver54 wrote:Went to the indoor 25 yd range today. Not pleased at all with results...sorry, no targets are worth posting. Range officer even noticed the offset on the front dovetail. As I mentioned in previous post, thought I would put several rounds through to see if I could adjust the Skinner enough to get windage right. Managed to get on center, however the Skinner adjustment was maxed out in one direction leaving no room for future adjustment.
Left the range and went to my local gun smith. He spent about 1/2 hour trying to drift the front and even he said it would not budge, and yes it was not right. Dovetail is canted and off center.
Came home and had a conversation with Tom Kotz at Henry, Racine Wiscinsin.
Bottom line is that the rifle is going back and they will probably just replace the entire barrel. Great CS, once again! Only problem now is waiting...
But a couple of surprises for me also in your post. For the longest time Tom Kotz has been in Bayonne and now is in WI. Just didn't know of that personnel move. Good for him; WI is a GR8 ST8. Also, did you mean to write the shop location in Rice Lake, WI and not Racine? Or does Henry have a Racine facility now, too? Curious.
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Sorry to hear about your tribulations, Mark! After all the shopping and pondering and researching! I'm certain HRA will turn and burn on this one, as it's not a matter of diagnosing something, just need to swap it out and box it up!
Keep us posted, please, on the travels!
Keep us posted, please, on the travels!
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Thanks Evan, thought I might be a little too picky at first, however, I have done my part and with gun smith verification...oh well, stuff happens.ESquared wrote:Sorry to hear about your tribulations, Mark! After all the shopping and pondering and researching! I'm certain HRA will turn and burn on this one, as it's not a matter of diagnosing something, just need to swap it out and box it up!
Keep us posted, please, on the travels!
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Uh oh.. sorry, my bad. I meant Rice Lake...PT7 wrote:One never knows, even if buying a new firearm versus a pre-owned firearm. There are lemons around. I had three of them, all new, tart & sour .357s. Glad Henry CS is coming through once again for you.markiver54 wrote:Went to the indoor 25 yd range today. Not pleased at all with results...sorry, no targets are worth posting. Range officer even noticed the offset on the front dovetail. As I mentioned in previous post, thought I would put several rounds through to see if I could adjust the Skinner enough to get windage right. Managed to get on center, however the Skinner adjustment was maxed out in one direction leaving no room for future adjustment.
Left the range and went to my local gun smith. He spent about 1/2 hour trying to drift the front and even he said it would not budge, and yes it was not right. Dovetail is canted and off center.
Came home and had a conversation with Tom Kotz at Henry, Racine Wiscinsin.
Bottom line is that the rifle is going back and they will probably just replace the entire barrel. Great CS, once again! Only problem now is waiting...
But a couple of surprises for me also in your post. For the longest time Tom Kotz has been in Bayonne and now is in WI. Just didn't know of that personnel move. Good for him; WI is a GR8 ST8. Also, did you mean to write the shop location in Rice Lake, WI and not Racine? Or does Henry have a Racine facility now, too? Curious.
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