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Henry VS Marlin
Henry VS Marlin
I will have to say that in every way I enjoyed shooting the Henry more, the trigger was a little better, my groups were a little better, and with the butt pad on the Henry, (and the weight of the octagon barrel), it was a little more comfortable to shoot.
If I had to pick one keeper of my two 45-70's I would pick the Henry in a heartbeat. (although I do like the Marlin loading gate)
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- Rifletom
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Re: Henry VS Marlin
Not bad at all for a big thumper like that. Factory or handloads? And, where'd you find those targets?
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Re: Henry VS Marlin
50 Yards were my plinker hand loads: 48 grains of 3031 with a Hornady 300 grain hollow point (the 45 colt was 16 grains of 2400 with a 250 grain hollow point)Rifletom wrote:Not bad at all for a big thumper like that. Factory or handloads? And, where'd you find those targets?
100 Yards was my deer hunting load of 44 grains of H4198 with a Hornady 300 grain hollow point
The Range got pretty crowded by the end so I didn't get to compare the rifles with my full-house loads of 55.2 of 4895 behind a 350 grain flat point, (maybe another day!)
My dad gave me those targets for Christmas this year! They are pretty fun... Made by Birchwood Casey: They are called: 'Saloon Shootout'... $8.99 for an 8 pack on Amazon.
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Re: Henry VS Marlin
Nice shooting the groups seem to be very similar.
No 45-70's here, but do have an 1894 Cowboy in 45 colt.
RP
No 45-70's here, but do have an 1894 Cowboy in 45 colt.
RP
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Re: Henry VS Marlin
Pretty cool targets
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Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
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Re: Henry VS Marlin
Thanks for the info Greyhawk. I'm getting some of those targets. Heck, might frame a couple and put 'em in the house!
Wife ought to love those.
Wife ought to love those.
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Re: Henry VS Marlin
I'll take that bet.Rifletom wrote: Wife ought to love those.
Unless you stick to your Mancave.
RP
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Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Re: Henry VS Marlin
Impeccable taste! You would make a great interior decorator!Rifletom wrote:Thanks for the info Greyhawk. I'm getting some of those targets. Heck, might frame a couple and put 'em in the house!
Wife ought to love those.
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Re: Henry VS Marlin
Great shooting and awesome targets, as noted! Two great looking rifles in those 45-70s, too! Henrys are pretty easy to like.
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Re: Henry VS Marlin
Everyone needs a 45-70 VaqueroVaquero wrote:Nice shooting the groups seem to be very similar.
No 45-70's here, but do have an 1894 Cowboy in 45 colt.
RP
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