Am I On The Ledge? If So, Talk Me Down!

[ESquared]

All right...I’m gonna put 50 rounds through it this weekend an see how I feel on Monday.

That is, if Barry doesn’t wobble his way west!

This sounds like a great plan, and, if I'm reading everything correctly, I'd predict you'll find it pretty easy to talk yourself into letting it go in favor of the Henry. You've said you're not a collector, so don't let those 'collector thoughts' about the Winchester's age and its "interesting" caliber cloud your thinking.

It doesn't sound like you've owned it long enough (or shot it enough) to "love it," but you've already got a crush on the Henry side-loader. Find a worthy party who will love your Win and you'll both end up smiling!

[tarbe]

This sounds like a great plan, and, if I'm reading everything correctly, I'd predict you'll find it pretty easy to talk yourself into letting it go in favor of the Henry. You've said you're not a collector, so don't let those 'collector thoughts' about the Winchester's age and its "interesting" caliber cloud your thinking.

It doesn't sound like you've owned it long enough (or shot it enough) to "love it," but you've already got a crush on the Henry side-loader. Find a worthy party who will love your Win and you'll both end up smiling!

I really do like the Henry rifles better. Especially the triggers.

And it doesn’t have to be a side-loader...although I’ve owned a 38/55 in the past and I’d like to play with one again - side loader!

[tarbe]

My concern here is that if Tarbe goes with something as picturesque as the new side gate it may be the end of his already minimalist shooting career altogether. If he keeps the Winny at least he will shoot some.

Lol - this is literally less than 20% of my powder stash - I have 160,000 primers in stock. No, not a dealer...just a minimalist shooter. Haha.

I burned 25 pounds of gunpowder in the past year.

Just to set the record straight!

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[Mistered]

NOW if were something like this I'd say KEEP IT!
This is an 18.5" JM Marlin 'Texan' in 30-30 for sale on a forum in my area - good thing it is farther than I want to travel!
I can't believe it's still up for sale - but wont be for long!

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[BigAl52]

If that were in my area I would snag it up.

[Mistered]

If that were in my area I would snag it up.

It's about six hours north of me.

[tarbe]

NOW if were something like this I'd say KEEP IT!
This is an 18.5" JM Marlin 'Texan' in 30-30 for sale on a forum in my area - good thing it is farther than I want to travel!
I can't believe it's still up for sale - but wont be for long!
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Just out of curiosity, what's the asking price?

[Mistered]

Just out of curiosity, what's the asking price?

Fo' fiddy!

[PatientWolf]

I’d hang onto the Winchester and keep saving for the Henry.

[tarbe]

Went to the range today.

In addition to 30 rounds of 450 Dakota, 12 rounds of 416 Taylor and 5 rounds of 300 H&H, I put 15 rounds through my H010CC and a dozen through the M94 32 Special.

Would have loved to shoot more, but it was already 90F (and humid) and the sun was baking me!

I gotta say, shooting the 45/70 Henry was a lot more satisfying than shooting the 32 Special Winchester.

Action cycling and trigger pull is just sooo much better with the Henry. I think this Winchester needs to go down the road to make room for a 38/55 Henry!