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Accuracy Question

Post by parson48 » Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:05 pm

Those of you who own a .357 Henry single shot, what kind of accuracy are you getting?

Took mine to the range recently for it's first workout. It is scoped, and shooting from a bench at a 50 yard range I was getting 2 1/2" to 5" "groups". This is very disappointing. Tried various loads and bullet weights and none shot very well.

I had a H&R .357 Handi rifle, which I eventually reamed to maxi, that would consistently shoot 1" to 1 1/2" at the same distance.

I did fill out Henry's online warranty work request, but have not had a response as of this time.

Surely these rifles ought to shoot better than this. How does yours do?

Thanks.
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Re: Accuracy Question

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:56 pm

Bill are you using factory ammo. I have one and at 50yards off bags will shoot better than 2 1/2. I reload my own. Its been a while since I shot mine but maybe I can find a target in the range report thread
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Re: Accuracy Question

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:44 pm

http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=6715
You can check mine out here Bill. I use a red dot and I know I could have tighten these up with a scope.
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Re: Accuracy Question

Post by Hatchdog » Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:01 am

This is my first trip out (and only so far :( ) with my BBS 357. 50 yards with a scope from a bench shooting cheap 158 grain FMJ factory ammo. I know I can improve on this with more trigger time and better ammo. I shot this target without a cheek rest which I have since acquired. Using the Henry mount my scope is way too high for the stock. Just getting a better cheek weld should improve my accuracy. I believe the gun has the potential just gotta fix the outside forces, ie ammo, better sight picture and of course the nut behind the trigger. :lol:

Not a single shot but hopefully some encouraging info for yours.


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Re: Accuracy Question

Post by parson48 » Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:00 pm

BigAl52 wrote:
Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:56 pm
Bill are you using factory ammo. I have one and at 50yards off bags will shoot better than 2 1/2. I reload my own. Its been a while since I shot mine but maybe I can find a target in the range report thread
I shot several loads- factory and handloads. Your pictured groups are more like I would expect.

This is my first Henry firearm, so,from what I hear about the company, I'm hoping that they will do something to remedy the problem.

At 72, I've been shooting and reloading for a bunch of years and I know that any decent rifled barrel ought to shoot better than this one does.

I really appreciate the responses.

Bill.
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Re: Accuracy Question

Post by parson48 » Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:35 pm

Well, I got a shipping label from Henry today. Packed it up and dropped it off at a local UPS center. We'll see if it shoots better when it comes back.
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Re: Accuracy Question

Post by JEBar » Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:09 am

not surprised you got the label so quickly .... looking forward hearing your assessment when you get it back and send some rounds down range
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Post by BigAl52 » Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:00 am

Keep us posted on the progress and when you get it back. Im curious as to what there will do
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Re: Accuracy Question

Post by Greyhawk » Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:52 am

parson48 wrote:
Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:35 pm
Well, I got a shipping label from Henry today. Packed it up and dropped it off at a local UPS center. We'll see if it shoots better when it comes back.
I had an issue with my Henry 30-30 right out of the box a few years ago... I was sure disappointed that first day on the range! But, I was sure impressed with Henry's service and the rifle when they sent back. I hope that you have the same experience! keep us posted. :D
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Re: Accuracy Question

Post by parson48 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:08 am

My rifle was logged in at Henry on December 12th. Called earlier this week and there is no progress report. The fellow that I talked with-nice guy- said that the recall on the single shot rifles has created a back log.

I'm not in a big hurry; just want it to shoot much better when I get it back.
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