New Henry owner, 45-70 H010

[Sailorjerry]

Hello from Jacksonville, Fl

I’ve owned plenty of Winchester’s and a Marlin. I’d been eyeing this Henry for a year or so and finally bought it at our most recent gun show. I absolutely love the craftsmanship and balance of this weapon. I did have a hiccup during the first range trip. I’d dumped the rounds out of the tube, one remained in. I lowered the lever without the tube installed and the lever stuck in the down position. I later discovered that this can also happen if you are gentle while cycling the action. Such a jam is easily cleared by removing the lever. Lesson learned, don’t Baby the action or cycle without magazine tube installed. She’s had a thorough cleaning and will re-visit the range tomorrow.

[PT7]

Welcome from the Show-Me-State, Sailorjerry. (Does your moniker maybe mean former or current NAVY?)

Congrats on your new Henry, and also on the two very nice photos you posted. Sharp-looking rifle!
Good job on your #1 Forum post.

Hello from Jacksonville, Fl I’d been eyeing this Henry for a year or so and finally bought it at our most recent gun show. I absolutely love the craftsmanship and balance of this weapon.....She’s had a thorough cleaning and will re-visit the range tomorrow.

[Sailorjerry]

Thanks PT7,

It does; I'm a Retired USN/R Naval Aircrewman Rescue Swimmer. Most folks don't realize that the Navy has more aircraft than the Air Force.

Cheers!

[PT7]

Cool I'm retired Air Force, but there was no problem in letting you fellows have most of the aircraft!

Again, welcome and thanks for your service to our country.

[JEBar]

welcome indeed, happy to have you join us .... I'm looking forward to reading your range reports and comments about your 45-70 .... we have a bunch of folks who have 45-70's and I have no doubt that you'll find assistance from helpful/knowledgeable folks .... ours has proven to be an outstanding rifle .... feel free to read and post often .... please take a look at our How Many ? thread (link below) and add yours to our community's total

http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 182#p59182

[BigAl52]

Thanks for the service Jerry and Welcome to the forum. I have a couple of those 45-70's myself and do enjoy shooting them.

[CT_Shooter]

I’d been eyeing this Henry for a year or so and finally bought it at our most recent gun show. I absolutely love the craftsmanship and balance of this weapon.

Welcome to the forum from CT. Congratulations on your new Henry and for posting those great pictures. I look forward to your range reports.

[Les]

Hello Jerry .... welcome to the Forum from Runcorn, UK!

Congratulations on your new Henry - it looks a real beaut!

[Hitman]

Welcome to the forum from Grassy Creek North Carolina.

[MICoyote]

Welcome to the forum from Northern Michigan!

[Shakey Jake]

Nice looking rifle there. Welcome!

[Sailorjerry]

I was able to make it to the range this morning and my Henry ran like a champ. The action was smooth & flawless. I dialed it in at 50 yards with Hornady LeveRolution 325 gr using a Vortex Venom, 3 MOA. The attached photo is 4 rounds @ 50 yards. I’m ready to get in the woods now.

[JEBar]

I dialed it in at 50 yards with Hornady LeveRolution 325 gr.

ready for the woods indeed .... do you plan to handload your ammo or go with factory rounds ? ....

[Sailorjerry]

I do plan to handload in the relatively near future. I'd like to replicate this round.

[JEBar]

I do plan to handload in the relatively near future. I'd like to replicate this round.

its good to note that the casings Hornady used for their LeveRolution ammo are shorter than standard length .... for that reason its wise to not reload them with any other bullet .... so long as you are happy with them, no problem .... if you ever decide to go with any other bullet, there can be significant issues

[Sailorjerry]

Good to know, thanks for sharing.

[RanchRoper]

Welcome from Alberta and nice shootin'.