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Took in an orphan
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 7:23 pm
by daytime dave
I don't like to see Henry orphans in gun shops. When I'm out and about, I rarely, if ever see a used Henry. I had just gotten a bunch of .357 revolvers and now, I didn't have a Henry .357 rifle. I found a gun shop I'd never been to. It was a nice place and well run. A Henry .357 steel carbine was used, alone and in need of a new home.
It got one.
I took it to the range and sighted it in. It's on if I do my part.
I think that was 25 yds. It translated out to the same plate size at 100 yds, but not as tight a group standing, unsupported. I was shooting 158 grain JSP .357 magnums.
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 7:28 pm
by Cofisher
Good save Dave. You will get a kick out of that rifle. I enjoy the heck out of mine.
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 7:34 pm
by Mistered
Dang, very nice and clean - maybe never fired until by you?
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 7:46 pm
by North Country Gal
You have a big heart, Dave. Yeah, I've been considering bring home more orphans like that, too.
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 7:55 pm
by ESquared
Good for you, "Papa"! You're gonna love it!
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 7:59 pm
by JEBar
congrats .... very nice indeed .... we provide a good home for one of its relatives .... looking forward to following your comments as you become better acquainted with it
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 10:51 pm
by BigAl52
Nice job Dave now get that thing added to the how many list
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 12:24 am
by Mags
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It looks happy to have a new home!
daytime dave wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 7:23 pm
I don't like to see Henry orphans in gun shops. When I'm out and about, I rarely, if ever see a used Henry. I had just gotten a bunch of .357 revolvers and now, I didn't have a Henry .357 rifle. I found a gun shop I'd never been to. It was a nice place and well run. A Henry .357 steel carbine was used, alone and in need of a new home.
It got one.
I took it to the range and sighted it in. It's on if I do my part.
I think that was 25 yds. It translated out to the same plate size at 100 yds, but not as tight a group standing, unsupported. I was shooting 158 grain JSP .357 magnums.
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 1:02 pm
by Bubbas4570
Well, if you ever need to "move" that orphan to another home, I can make sure there is a room of its own at my house.
Nice job on making sure it is comfortable!
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 10:58 pm
by markiver54
My home might be a better place, my BBS 357 needs a play mate. Carbine would play well with my 20"...
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 11:34 pm
by Mags
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I'll get in line too if it ever needs another home
markiver54 wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 10:58 pm
My home might be a better place, my BBS 357 needs a play mate. Carbine would play well with my 20"...
Bubbas4570 wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 1:02 pm
Well, if you ever need to "move" that orphan to another home, I can make sure there is a room of its own at my house.
daytime dave wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 7:23 pm
I don't like to see Henry orphans in gun shops. ... A Henry .357 steel carbine was used, alone and in need of a new home.
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 9:40 am
by Rifletom
That is indeed a nice find. Congrats! It's how I found my .357 BB brass. At a pawn shop, never fired that I could tell, clean as a whistle. Why it's sitting in my computer/ammo room as I type. Wonderful rifle. Good score Dave.
Re: Took in an orphan
Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 1:52 pm
by Redthies
My .357 BBSC is my favorite rifle ever. I love shooting my M1 Carbine too, but the Henry has usurped its place in the rankings.
Nice find!