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Re: New Henry

Post by RanchRoper » Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:36 pm

Great big cowboy lead punching holes in paper and wooden backboards....gotta love it.
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Re: New Henry

Post by schreck5 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:38 am

Well guys, Buds says it has shipped, but UPS has not recieved it uwt. There is a trcking order number though,so it probably just hasnt reached the UPS shipping cemter yet.
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Re: New Henry

Post by markiver54 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:41 am

:D Not much longer now!!!
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Re: New Henry

Post by schreck5 » Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:08 pm

Well, got the rifle about 3 wks ago. Have had 3 sight in sessions and the best i can get so far is 6" at 50yds. Not nearly good enough. Been using an rcbs- 270-saa cast bullet mold sized to .454"over 6.6 grs red dot and 24 grs of H110. It definately likes the barn burners best. Any suggestions?
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Re: New Henry

Post by JEBar » Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:22 pm

schreck5 wrote:
Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:08 pm
Well, got the rifle about 3 wks ago. Have had 3 sight in sessions and the best i can get so far is 6" at 50yds. Not nearly good enough. Been using an rcbs- 270-saa cast bullet mold sized to .454"over 6.6 grs red dot and 24 grs of H110. It definately likes the barn burners best. Any suggestions?
suggest you buy 2 or 3 different brands of factory ammo and test them .... if your spread continues to be 6" at 50 yards, I'd recommend you call Henry and provide them with the information / targets demonstrating it .... do not mention using reloads, Henry specifically prohibits them (liability reasons)

if the factory loads close up the spread, you should take a look at modifying your reloads
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Re: New Henry

Post by schreck5 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 6:58 am

I will try that next.
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Re: New Henry

Post by GFK » Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:37 am

Welcome, and sorry about your situation. I had a similar situation (assuming factory sighting system) with my H009 when I got it. I was on paper at 25 yards (standing) but could not hit anything (shooting high with rear sight at lowest limit) using a bench at 50 yards. Mind you, one on the guys at the club (who is in the 1,000 yards group) could not hit anything at 50 yards as well. After contacting Henry, I was advised to lower the insert on the rear sight some. After a slight adjustment, I was able to hit about center. How you tried adjusting the insert yet?


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Re: New Henry

Post by Mags » Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:11 pm

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I echo GFK's suggestion. Here is a picture of the insert. Yours will be mounted on a ladder rear sight and might not have the white elevation marks. Loosen the screw and adjust the insert up/dn as needed.

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GFK wrote:
Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:37 am
... was advised to lower the insert on the rear sight some. After a slight adjustment, I was about to hit center. How you tried adjusting the insert yet?
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Re: New Henry

Post by markiver54 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 6:52 pm

Mags wrote:
Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:11 pm
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I echo GFK's suggestion. Here is a picture of the insert. Yours will be mounted on a ladder rear sight and might not have the white elevation marks. Loosen the screw and adjust the insert up/dn as needed.


henrysingleshot_rear sight.jpg
GFK wrote:
Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:37 am
... was advised to lower the insert on the rear sight some. After a slight adjustment, I was about to hit center. How you tried adjusting the insert yet?
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Great pic Mags!!😁
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Re: New Henry

Post by .45Steel » Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:01 pm

You are gonna love it. Mine has become my favorite rifle.
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