Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Post by **Choctaw** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:29 am

Had issues with my Buckhorn rear sight in that it was lowered all the way down and I was hitting the target high. First time with a Buckhorn sight.
Contacted Henry and this was their response. Helped me and I hope it will help some of you as well.
If you check your rear-sight you will notice both the elevator slide (with the small ‘steps’) located under the rear sight tang, and also the white diamond insert tab in the buckhorn. There is a small screw in the right side of the buckhorn which can be loosened to allow the insert tab to move up and down to give you dual elevation adjustment capability. The rule-of-thumb for any rear-sight adjustment is that you move the sight in the direction you need the bullet impact to move. To shoot higher, raise the elevator; to shoot lower, lower the elevator.

First, use the elevator slide to get in the ballpark of elevation. Lift the tang slightly by the buckhorns and move the slide back or forth to raise or lower the sight. It can even be taken out altogether from under the rear-sight tang to lower it more. Then, you can move the insert-blade in the buckhorn for more adjustment. This should get you zeroed in for elevation.

This procedure is also covered in the Rifle Maintenance videos on our website: https://www.henryusa.com/henry-instruct ... eo-series/ . You can also use this video on You-Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6kY_nG3jLw.

Elevator Slide Increments

The rule-of-thumb for the elevator slide adjustments is that each step of the elevator slide will equal a vertical change of approximately 1 inch on the target at 25 yds.

Post by **BruniX** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:48 am

Welcome to the forum , Choctaw !

Post by **Ernie** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:51 am

Welcome to the Henry Forum. 45 Colt is a popular caliber on this site.

Post by **MuddyWaters62** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:39 am

Welcome Choctaw from the muddy banks of the Red River of Texas.
I love my BBB 45 Colt!

Muddy Waters 68

Post by **Vaquero** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:32 am

Good morning, and welcome aboard.
The 45 colt is a favorite of mine, it's right up there with the 41's.

RP

Post by **Cofisher** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:28 am

Welcome from Nebraska Choctaw. You’re in the right place for 45 shooting. Lol. Have fun with your Henry.

Post by **BigAl52** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:33 am

Welcome to the forum congrats on the new Henry

Post by **brm4450** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:47 am

C6F5DBB8-6317-4C52-A0BB-29C62121ACF5.gif

Welcome from Dacotah, love my Big Boy .45

Post by **Shakey Jake** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:50 am

Welcome from the Land of Sugar!
Jake

Post by **JEBar** » Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:59 am

welcome indeed .... delighted to have you join our forum .... thanks for posting the info you received from Henry ... looking forward to your range reports and use impressions as you become better acquainted with your 45 .... be sure to follow the link below to where you may add it to our community's total

http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 63#p184963

Henry Rifle Forums

Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt

Re: Hello from Florida! Got my new Big Boy 45. Colt