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Mags H009B

Post by Mags » Mon May 14, 2018 9:17 pm

First range report for my Henry H009B. These are at 50 yds, 150gr bullet. Used laser boresight prior to shooting. Vortex Striker 1-6x24 scope with 0.97in scope ring offset. These are free form, without bags or sled. #1. five shots low and to the right. 2nd from the top is nearly 2 in 1 hole. The shot low and to the left is from attempt #2 after scope adjustment (over adjusted way high and to the left from the lower target (not shown)).
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#4 Final scope setting.
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#5 Final scope setting with 170gr bullet.
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Re: Mags H009B

Post by Mags » Mon May 14, 2018 9:36 pm

At 100yds so-so consistent. Need bags or sled to stabilize the rifle.

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Post by Ojaileveraction » Mon May 14, 2018 9:59 pm

For the first time out x and "free form" shooting that looks like good shooting to me.
I truly appreciate the 30-30.
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Re: Mags H009B

Post by Mags » Mon May 14, 2018 10:11 pm

Ya I love my .30-30 too even after a sore shoulder from an afternoon of shooting. That .30-30 punches more than the 12 gauge I used later in the day to shoot clay.
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Re: Mags H009B

Post by North Country Gal » Tue May 15, 2018 10:17 am

Nice work.

I agree about the recoil of the 30-30. In the light Marlin and Winchester carbines I have shot, that recoil is sharp. I don't care what gun hack writers say about the 30-30 being soft to shoot.
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Re: Mags H009B

Post by PT7 » Tue May 15, 2018 10:37 am

The Henry .30-30 is this company's "flagship" rifle for deer hunters, partly because of the history of that bullet caliber. When I read it for the first time, I appreciated Henry's description highlighting this caliber:
"More than just another deer cartridge, the venerable .30-30 has been the king of deer calibers since the first rifle chambered in this ageless round was produced in 1894."


Very good off-hand shooting, Mags. Whenever I've been out deer hunting, I prefer to use my rifle shooting off hand. I cannot tell what size your targets are....I'd guess maybe 8" ones. If so, at either 50 or 100 yards, looks pretty certain that you'll have a deer harvested. Great range report and a very cool Henry rifle!
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Re: Mags H009B

Post by Mags » Tue May 15, 2018 11:37 am

Four inch Targets. I usually shoot plastic buckets and cans and so wasn't sure how good these target results were considering how unsteady I felt my aim was. Thank you, I'm glad these pass muster. By next time I'll at least have a pair of sand bags with me.
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Post by PT7 » Tue May 15, 2018 12:07 pm

Your Range Report just ramped up with those 4" targets, Mags! Shooting off hand, I'd take any of them at those distances. Actually, you've encouraged me to go from using my usual 6" rounds and try some 4-inchers. That will happen at some of my future range visits. Fun challenge!

I think shooting a rifle off hand does carry a certain amount of unsteadiness. It takes a lot to keep that muzzle still. But your closely-landed POIs reflect excellent shooting. In my view, if you were in a precision rifle competition, that is a totally different story than deer hunting. The main challenge when hunting is simply that the first bullet be on target.

Next fall if you deer hunt with your .30-30, make sure you take a quality hunting knife with you, because you'll need it! :) As long as one shows up in your sights, you'll have your harvest. Thanks again for your Range Report.

Mags wrote:Four inch Targets. I usually shoot plastic buckets and cans and so wasn't sure how good these target results were considering how unsteady I felt my aim was. Thank you, I'm glad these pass muster. By next time I'll at least have a pair of sand bags with me.

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Re: Mags H009B

Post by Mags » Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:44 pm

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Today's shooting setup. Reactive 5.5 inch flip around plates at 75 yds.
First time shooting Federal Power Shok 170gr. My Henry seems to like these better than the Winchester and Remington.
Vortex Strike Force 1-6x24 scope at 6x zoom.
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Pole leans toward the shooter. Bullets hitting the plates are deflected into the ground.
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Pictures taken in upward direction since the pole leans forward. Shooting direction is actually down hill into bottom land.
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Re: Mags H009B

Post by ESquared » Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:46 pm

Nice work, Mags! Very interested in your 30-30 work and comments, as it's on my short list (CCH?)!

Interesting, too, to hear you talk about recoil. You're right, the gun writers dismiss it as no big deal, so good to hear some real world comments.

That scope looks great on the rifle, too. Assume you're happy with it?

Fantastic shooting, thanks for sharing!
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