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Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:41 pm
by Headhog
I recently picked up a Henry Big Boy Steel in 357 mag. I am super pleased with the Henry fit, finish and overall performance. Although I've been active in shooting sports my entire life, I've never owned a lever action rifle until earlier this year. 2 years ago I bought a Ruger Pistol Caliber Carbine to teach me grandson about shooting centerfire arms. I set up some steel plates and work with him on technique and safety. Watching him I realized the fun of shooting steel with a pistol caliber carbine, so I found a Marlin 1894 in 45 Colt for myself.

Three weeks ago I purchased the Henry and now I take both the Marlin and Henry to the range. Set up my steel and run through a lot of ammunition is a short time. Being retired I have the time to spend on my favorite hobbies which were a luxury all my life.

Riding motorcycles is another vice I have, that I can enjoy more now. Thats also how my username came about. 20 years ago I was president of our HOG chapter and my friends just referred to me as Headhog.

Regards,
Paul

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:52 pm
by JEBar
welcome indeed, delighted to have you join our forum .... our BBS 357 has quickly become a family favorite .... looking forward to your coming range reports and use impressions .... be sure to follow the link below and add your Henry to our community's total


http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 75#p144775

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:12 pm
by Cofisher
Hey Paul. Welcome from Nebraska. Good choice for your Henry. I shoot the carbine version, and love it. I’ll be interested in hearing more about you and the youngin shooting. That PCC has my curiosity too.

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:38 pm
by CT_Shooter
Welcome to the forum from CT, Paul. Glad you joined us. I look forward to your range reports.

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:42 pm
by The Wiz
Welcome!!!

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:08 pm
by Ernie
Glad you found the forum. It is great that you take the time to show your Grandson how to enjoy being a safe shooter. I have been a lever guy since my first gun, they seem to grow on you. Looking forward to seeing your 2 and your next one as well.
Welcome and post often.

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:47 am
by Scottso67
Welcome from New York

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:08 am
by BigAl52
Welcome to the forum. Cant beat a 357 in a levergun. Unless of course its a 41 mag.

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:15 am
by Shakey Jake
Welcome from the Land of Sugar!
Jake

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:33 pm
by Headhog
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I was planning to head out to the range today, but that was before is was handed my"honey do" list. So next week one day I'll put together a range report with some pictures. I don't like to go to the range over the weekend since it's fairly busy with trap and skeet shooters.

Paul

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:27 pm
by Rifletom
Welcome from Ca! Glad to have you here. Do you handload for those two lever guns? Again, welcome.

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:52 pm
by markiver54
Welcome Paul, from Western North Carolina!
Enjoy the forum.

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:17 pm
by RanchRoper
Welcome from Alberta.

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:06 pm
by Headhog
Rifletom wrote:
Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:27 pm
Welcome from Ca! Glad to have you here. Do you handload for those two lever guns? Again, welcome.
I'm a dedicated reloader. Most of my firearms have never had a commercial round chambered. Reloading is just a great extension of the shooting hobby.

Paul

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:15 pm
by Rifletom
Atta boy Paul! I'll be shooting more in the Fall. Too stinking hot.110 outside right now. Cold beer the order of the day and a little TV time. Ain't going outside!

Re: Old Shooter New Member

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:11 pm
by If1Hitu
Hello from KY.