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I'm getting ready to leave for the range to shoot the Henry. Hopefully the rain will hold off. I'll post the targets when I get back home
Jake

looking forward to your reports, I really enjoyed seeing/firing that rifle

Well, it started raining just as I got there but stuck it out. It was a frustrating outing. I took two boxes of Federal .327 and only shot 23 of the first box. The other 27 didn't fire. I've had light strikes before but they usually go off on a second pull of the trigger. This Henry has been a pita since I got it. It went back to Henry once before for headspace issues. I'm really tempted to sell it and be done.
Jake

I guess that would be up to you Jake but Id sure send Anthony an email with the picture of those rounds you posted here and let him know its not working right still. Sorry about the frustration but I understand how you feel.

WOW! I'm really sorry to hear that.
I also had problems with mine when I first got it.
The same problem, light primer strikes resulting in misfires.

I set it back to Henry and they seem to have remedied the problem.
I have not had a light strike since it's return.
I don't think Federal has particularly hard primers, so that shouldn't be an issue.

I would call customer service, or send an Email to Anthony Imperato.
If it comes to his attention I'm sure the issue(s) will be corrected.

I was impressed enough with mine that I bought a second one, identical to the first.
It is still new in the box and unfired so I have no idea if it has any problems or not.
I'm in no hurry to try it out. I like the idea that it has never been fired, but that does raise the question of whether or not it will!

I wish you luck Jake, and like I said, I'd try to bring it to Mr. Imperato's attention.
Please let us know how things turn out.

I have about 30 firearms of different makes. This is the only one I've ever had an issue with. I sent Tom an email asking if there was a part that could be sent because I really wasn't interested in taking off the scope and mount, sending it back, then having to remount the scope and sight it in again. If they don't have a part suggestion it's going to the LGS as a trade.
Jake

hate to hear it indeed ..... do hope you will send it back

Well looks like a fine shooter when it fires! Keep trying to get them to fix it right Jake!

This is disturbing, I haven’t shot mine yet but did just renew my rifle club membership so will be getting out in the next week (ish). I’ll report back when I do. I have several boxes of the Federal 100 grain I will be shooting, I imagine that’s the load you tried?

Hatchdog wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:06 am

This is disturbing, I haven’t shot mine yet but did just renew my rifle club membership so will be getting out in the next week (ish). I’ll report back when I do. I have several boxes of the Federal 100 grain I will be shooting, I imagine that’s the load you tried?

No,I was shooting 85 gr. Tom Kotz emailed me back and Henry wants me to ship it back. I won't state my reply on the forum. Honestly, I probably will in a day or two. I don't want anyone else having a issue with it.
Jake

Shakey Jake wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:35 pm

Hatchdog wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:06 am

This is disturbing, I haven’t shot mine yet but did just renew my rifle club membership so will be getting out in the next week (ish). I’ll report back when I do. I have several boxes of the Federal 100 grain I will be shooting, I imagine that’s the load you tried?

No,I was shooting 85 gr. Tom Kotz emailed me back and Henry wants me to ship it back. I won't state my reply on the forum. Honestly, I probably will in a day or two. I don't want anyone else having a issue with it.
Jake

Extremely glad to hear that Jake. I understand the frustration but I'm sure they will get it right.

Reluctantly sent it off today. I'm still thinking of trading it off but I didn't want to just let it be someone else's problem.
Jake

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Thank you for that.

Shakey Jake wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 05, 2020 5:00 pm

... but I didn't want to just let it be someone else's problem.
Jake

Jake if it means anything I commend you for that. I have personally dealt with guns that I have bought used that I felt were done that way. Thanks Jake for doing that

Got the email the rifle showed up at Rice Lake. Will keep you informed.
Jake

Thats good news.

I got the rifle back the other day. Just haven't been on the forum much lately. (Too much going on with my mom's health). Anyway, the report stated they installed a new bolt and trigger spring. Also said they replaced the stock. I never noticed a crack in it from but they may have found one when taking it apart. Range is closed due to the Covid-19 so I'll take it out once things clear up to make sure it functions correctly. I'm thinking of trading it in on a Uberti 1875 Schofield.
Jake

I too understand your frustration and have dealt with it twice with guns. First was with an 'economy' .22 pistol I bought and the frame cracked. Sent it back for replacement and sold it NIB immediately after getting it!

The 2nd was with a Winchester 94 AE Trapper .357 that gave me fits for years with its known feeding problem that plagues most of them - especially the .357s

In my situation I sold it to buy my Henry which has been largely in part flawless and it seems I have been very lucky in this respect.

Actually I stumbled on the Henry first and bought it. I was planning on keeping the Trapper but I sold it to a local LGS was just starting out and needed used stock and I did very well.

I had the box and paperwork and that helped!

Shakey Jake wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 30, 2020 1:51 pm

I got the rifle back the other day. Just haven't been on the forum much lately. (Too much going on with my mom's health). Anyway, the report stated they installed a new bolt and trigger spring. Also said they replaced the stock. I never noticed a crack in it from but they may have found one when taking it apart. Range is closed due to the Covid-19 so I'll take it out once things clear up to make sure it functions correctly. I'm thinking of trading it in on a Uberti 1875 Schofield.
Jake

sorry to hear of the issues with your Mom's health .... do hope she improves .... really looking forward to your comments after you get your 327 back out on a range .... I really like that rifle, hope she performs as good as she looks

Finally got out to the range today before the monsoon started. Rain was supposed to come in tomorrow but SURPRISE! Started raining at the range so bagged it and left. I got the Henry sighted in without a hitch and then went and shot the new Ruger 45LC/ACP. I shot a box of ACP and it was hitting high and to the left. I forgot to take a flat tip screw driver to adjust the sight so I won't post any targets today. I'll leave that for another day when I can get it sighted in correctly. The Ruger did shoot a very nice group, just not where it needed to be.
Jake