Haven't done that, yet! But I'm a Henry newb, so I'm working up to it!RanchRoper wrote:Not to mention there is a certain sense of accomplishment launching your Henry brass loading tube downrange for the first time....
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Henry H010
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Savage M99 308 (born in '57 like me!)
Browning M53 32-20
336 30-30
No 1 300 H&H
No 1 375 H&H
1895 30-40 Krag
Ruger American 308
Several Nasty Black Rifles
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I borrowed a friends marlin 3030 years ago to hunt. I did not enjoy the side loading gate. I have yet to launch my Henry mag tube. Looking forward to the surprise.
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I'm pretty sure you will only get it once. Enjoy.Cofisher wrote: I have yet to launch my Henry mag tube. Looking forward to the surprise.
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Had that one; it's a James Bond briefcase based on one that he had in Russia with Love???Squatch wrote:Too good! Reminded me of a secret agent toy gun we had as kids. it fit in a plastic briefcase that had a button on the side for firing through the end of the case. Long since forgot the name of it.RanchRoper wrote:That tube is HRA's answer to the Johnny Seven....
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I launched my tube down range a couple weeks ago for the first time because my fingers were too cold to feel the knob. I warmed my hands while waiting for the range to go cold. I will have to pace myself in that weather.
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It's like a Henry rite of passage...LeverLover wrote:I launched my tube down range a couple weeks ago for the first time because my fingers were too cold to feel the knob. I warmed my hands while waiting for the range to go cold. I will have to pace myself in that weather.
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Just got a Marlin (JM Stamp) 1894 .44 mag off Gunbroker. I'll let you know if I have any preferences tube vs side gate. On another topic I decided not to send my .327 back to Henry over the rust problem on the barrel. I'll monitor it and if it gets worse then I'll contact about sending back.
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That's a nice reinforcement of why I bought a Henry lever action after having a Marlin 45-70 years ago. It reminded me of the wear and tear on my thumb from loading it. We won't discuss the occasional digging through the snow for rounds after unloading. Nice rifle otherwise, though 
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