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dngnmn
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solid hard cast

Post by dngnmn » Mon Dec 28, 2020 1:50 pm

I just purchased a Henry side gate 45-70. the only ammo I was able to find, was Doubletap 405 gr Hard cast. Is this ammo o.k. to shoot in the brass rifles?
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Re: solid hard cast

Post by MuddyWaters62 » Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:22 pm

Yes, the Underwood ammo is good stuff. It is punchy on both ends. The cowboy stuff is a lot tamer. Think about reloading seriously unless of course your sitting on Ft. Knox. You can run the full gambit of very well behaved Trapdoor loads to near .458 magnum. I hope you will like your new Henry.

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Re: solid hard cast

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:26 pm

I can feel that one before you pull the trigger. It will say hello to you for sure.
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Re: solid hard cast

Post by dngnmn » Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:20 am

I called Henry. Should be no problem with 405 gr.
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Re: solid hard cast

Post by JEBar » Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:39 am

I agree with MuddyWaters .... when you pull the trigger, be prepared for a punch
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Re: solid hard cast

Post by Oldbrass » Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:57 pm

It'll get your attention for sure. The Henry action is over built like a tank so any factory load is fine. If reloading just follow established data
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