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Brass vs CCH 45-70
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- Cowhand
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Re: Brass vs CCH 45-70
Yep, I haven’t shot a 45-70 in a while. I’m itching to touch off that boomer.
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- Tenderfoot
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Re: Brass vs CCH 45-70
For being a 45-70 I didn't feel the recoil was bad at all on my Brass one. In fact it's the same to me in that or in my dad's CC one with the recoil pad. I only shoot the Cowboy Action loads though. I'm sure the hunting loads would hurt a bit. Overall though, I prefer the CC version. It's a prettier gun in my opinion, and if I ever get another one, the CC will be the way I go.
Tom
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- JEBar
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Re: Brass vs CCH 45-70
cubsfan102003 wrote:I only shoot the Cowboy Action loads though. I'm sure the hunting loads would hurt a bit.
Tom
well understood .... HSM Cowboy Action ammo has a mild recoil and is fun to fire in our CCH 45-70 .... HSM Dangerous Game ammo is hugely different .... it delivers a devastating bullet down range at the expense of a much, much stronger kick
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I agree with Big Al and JE bar you want a recoil pad with 45/70. I have the cch with scope which will shoot at least a 3 in group @ 300 yards. Even with hot loads I can target shoots good while. With no pain. I’m 64 yes old. Love mine!
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Re: Brass vs CCH 45-70
Although i have not handled the brass version, I did handle the All Weather and the Steel version. The All Weather was nice, but it did not seem to fit my personality. In the end, I accidentally purchased the Steel version today. I will pick it up on Thursday afternoon. I agree with BigAl52 regarding the recoil pad.
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- JEBar
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mrowan wrote:I accidentally purchased the Steel version today. I will pick it up on Thursday afternoon
looking forward to reading your impressions and range reports .... 45-70 is an extremely powerful caliber .... please be sure to revisit our How Many ? thread (link below) and as you did for another Henry, add it to our community's total
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 948#p92948
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I shot two deer with my CCH 45-70 last year.. I love that rifle!Hidden Mortimer wrote:Good points. Do you hunt with your CCH’s or are they strictly for the range?
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P.S
I was proud of myself though for being able to see through the tears/pain and squeeze out some 1.5 inch groups at 100yrds with iron sights lol
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- JEBar
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I really like the look of a brass 45-70 but want no part of the recoil .... thanks for posting your mod, I find it to be very interesting
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I understand you youngins are havin' trubble with a Crescent Butt Plate. Well I am here to tell you how to shoot a rifle that has one. Not too long ago, I picked up a mfg. 1908 Sportin' Rifle that had a CBP and I took it out and could only fire three rounds. Like to tore up my shoulder. I did some researchin' and found one does not hold the rifle in the normal fashion. It may sound weird, but...when you hold up your rifle to your shoulder, hold your elbow out so it is perpendicular to the ground. Then move the butt of the rifle OUTSIDE of your shoulder towards your bicep and hold it there. The rifle might twist a little or you may have to twist it ever so slightly until you get a good site picture. FIRE AWAY! Hope it works for you. It works for me!
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