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New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:32 pm
by Hatchdog
Greetings all,
Resident of the Spokane area of Washington State for 63 years (life). I’ve been an active firearms owner/user since early high school years and continue to enjoy the sport. I don’t do much hunting anymore due to advanced laziness but do continue to shoot both for recreation and competition. I participate in F class rifle shooting and some very casual trap shooting.
At one time I had a pretty extensive collection of Marlin lever actions ranging from 22lr to 45-70. Slowly I have sold off my collection and find I miss levers as I was down to only my 39A 22lr. Recently I was shopping for a Mini-14 and stopped into my LGS who didn’t have any Mini’s but I ran across a Henry Big Boy steel rifle in 327 Fed Mag. I have always been enamored with this caliber having owned a Ruger SP-101 in the past and currently have a Ruger LCRX that is my daily carry. I couldn’t resist so I brought the Henry home. My plan is to scope is as I find it hard to keep the front bead in focus using open sights. I’m thinking a Redfield Revolution 2-7x33 will look nice on it as it is a smaller scope.
I see there is a running total post for Henry’s and I’ll wander over there and add mine.
Happy chatting everybody.
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:47 pm
by Mistered
Welcome to the forum from Wickiup Junction, Oregon!
I think you decided well with the Henry over the Mini. While a Ruger fan in general I have never cared for the 'Mini' line. Shot a few and mostly its the 'ergonomics' of them that I have never liked.
I did however buy a Ruger PCC in 2018 and really like it as the stock fits me well and it balances perfectly.
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:53 pm
by CT_Shooter
Welcome to the forum from CT. Glad you joined us.
Hatchdog wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:32 pm
Greetings all,
Resident of the Spokane area of Washington State for 63 years (life). I’ve been an active firearms owner/user since early high school years and continue to enjoy the sport.
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:50 pm
by BruniX
Welcom from france , Hatchdog.
have happy shooting !
BruniX
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:51 pm
by The Wiz
Welcome!!
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:58 pm
by markiver54
Welcome from Western North Carolina Hatchdog. Glad you chose to join us!
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:12 pm
by Cofisher
Hey Hatch! Glad you joined us. The 32 cal is an interesting choice. I have an old colt in 32 S$W long. It is a great shooter. Will be exploring the possibilities.
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:24 pm
by BigAl52
Welcome to the forum Hatchdog glad you joined us .
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:53 pm
by Sir Henry
Welcome to the forum. I lived in Spokane from 1965 to 1977 minus time in the Army. Go Rogers Pirates!
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:08 pm
by JEBar
welcome indeed.... delighted to have you join us .... do hope you will be an active member .... feel free to jump into ongoing threads; as well as, to start others of your own .... thanks for adding your Henry to our community's total
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:23 pm
by Ernie
Welcome to the forum from Michigan. Hope you enjoy your 357 BBS. I too am a lever gun fan from my first rifle and I am leaning toward a 357 steel. Please let us know how you like it and how the scope works out. We like pictures!
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:08 pm
by RanchRoper
Big howdy from Alberta. Enjoy.
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:03 pm
by John E Davies
Hey Hatchdog, welcome. I read your useful posts daily at Spokane Gun Trader, and I appreciate your keeping a strong leash on some of the more unruly members there as a moderator.
I am not yet a Henry owner though I hope to be shortly, I am funding the purchase of an All Weather .44 Mag by selling my current bear gun at SGT. I need a firearm that I can transport into Canada for camping around big toothy animals.
I was thinking hard about that BB in .327 Federal Mag but I think it is just too heavy. I hope you enjoy yours.
John Davies
Spokane WA
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:14 pm
by Shakey Jake
Hatchdog wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:32 pm
Greetings all,
Resident of the Spokane area of Washington State for 63 years (life). I’ve been an active firearms owner/user since early high school years and continue to enjoy the sport. I don’t do much hunting anymore due to advanced laziness but do continue to shoot both for recreation and competition. I participate in F class rifle shooting and some very casual trap shooting.
At one time I had a pretty extensive collection of Marlin lever actions ranging from 22lr to 45-70. Slowly I have sold off my collection and find I miss levers as I was down to only my 39A 22lr. Recently I was shopping for a Mini-14 and stopped into my LGS who didn’t have any Mini’s but I ran across a Henry Big Boy steel rifle in 327 Fed Mag. I have always been enamored with this caliber having owned a Ruger SP-101 in the past and currently have a Ruger LCRX that is my daily carry. I couldn’t resist so I brought the Henry home. My plan is to scope is as I find it hard to keep the front bead in focus using open sights. I’m thinking a Redfield Revolution 2-7x33 will look nice on it as it is a smaller scope.
I see there is a running total post for Henry’s and I’ll wander over there and add mine.
Happy chatting everybody.
Cngrats! My only Henry is a .327 Federal mag. Good all round caiber in my opinion. I have a Burris E1 2-7 X 35 on mine. Works great!
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:16 pm
by Mags
Welcome
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:00 am
by If1Hitu
Welcome........
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:45 am
by Hatchdog
John E Davies wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:03 pm
Hey Hatchdog, welcome. I read your useful posts daily at Spokane Gun Trader, and I appreciate your keeping a strong leash on some of the more unruly members there as a moderator.
I am not yet a Henry owner though I hope to be shortly, I am funding the purchase of an All Weather .44 Mag by selling my current bear gun at SGT. I need a firearm that I can transport into Canada for camping around big toothy animals.
I was thinking hard about that BB in .327 Federal Mag but I think it is just too heavy. I hope you enjoy yours.
John Davies
Spokane WA
Hi John,
It’s a small world isn’t it. Good luck with your sale and purchase.
Mike
Re: New member from eastern Washington State
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:47 am
by Hatchdog
Sir Henry wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:53 pm
Welcome to the forum. I lived in Spokane from 1965 to 1977 minus time in the Army. Go Rogers Pirates!
Hi Gene,
Lewis and Clark Tiger here, class of 75.
Mike