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Re: 357 sidegate

Post by BigAl52 » Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:18 am

I think to much is made of having a sidegate. I used a Marlin 38-55 to hunt with a couple years ago and it was a pain to unload at the end of the day. Having the tube function would have been much easier. Henry has done a good job giving people both. I have a sidegate in 38-55. Guess how I load it when I use it. Havent been in any battles yet where I need to top it off with the sidegate either.
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Re: 357 sidegate

Post by wolfman » Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:39 am

BigAl52 wrote:
Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:18 am
I think to much is made of having a sidegate. I used a Marlin 38-55 to hunt with a couple years ago and it was a pain to unload at the end of the day. Having the tube function would have been much easier. Henry has done a good job giving people both. I have a sidegate in 38-55. Guess how I load it when I use it. Havent been in any battles yet where I need to top it off with the sidegate either.
Agreed! I think it's overrated but know a large chunk of the market will simply NEVER buy a lever gun without one. They nailed it by having both. If you don't like one or the other, just ignore it. Problem solved!
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Re: 357 sidegate

Post by Ernie » Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:41 pm

I simply want both options. Not expecting to top off in a battle but would like the option of adding shells with a side gate if I want to. Have shot 39As most of my life and I am quite familiar with the tube. Having both options available is a bonus.
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Re: 357 sidegate

Post by markiver54 » Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:00 pm

Ernie wrote:
Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:41 pm
I simply want both options. Not expecting to top off in a battle but would like the option of adding shells with a side gate if I want to. Have shot 39As most of my life and I am quite familiar with the tube. Having both options available is a bonus.
Absolutely Ernie. If my rifle had the side gate, I wouldn't mind it being there, even if I never used it. Just don't miss NOT having it.
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Re: 357 sidegate

Post by Ernie » Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:34 am

It has been 4 months since I placed my order and paid for a 357 carbine and I am getting frustrated. I emailed Henry asking about the availability and the answer is just be patient. I don't have the patience of RR and I hope I don't have to wait for a year.
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Re: 357 sidegate

Post by JEBar » Sat Apr 10, 2021 10:15 am

frustration understood .... they must be under a serious demand to take so long .... it won't help but based on the performance of ours, yours will be well worth the wait
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