single shot in 350 legend feedback

[deerwdr]

I am looking for experience and feedback with Henry single shot rifles. I'm looking at the idea of a 350 legend, but I'm not sure Henry barrels deliver the accuracy I'm used to. What have you found with the single shot variety of Henrys?

Thanks

[Shakey Jake]

Accuracy depends on what you want in a rifle. I'm sure it's satisfactory for hunting. I've always steered people to this video about accuracy because it's explained so well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2qxTc30A2c
Jake

[BigAl52]

I have a SS in 357 and its accurate enough for me. Will it shoot hole in hole? No but Ive got great groups out of it at 50 and 75 yards. I think sometimes people expect way to much. These guns arent bench rest guns they retail for 450.00. Shooting over to counter ammo is a crap shoot sometimes as there is times when a gun just doesnt like certain ammo. If you reload you can tailor a load to your gun and usually get some pretty good accuracy. Sure once in a while you will get a gun that just shoots everything acceptable. I havd a interest in the 350 legend at one point but like PJM mentions headspacing on the casemouth isnt something I want to deal with. I would do a 357 max before I would do the legend. But thats just me. YMMV

[deerwdr]

I guess my question was specifically about the single shot Henry barrels and their accuracy. I can find one in a 350 legend nearby but I'd like to know from your experience how they shoot. I really don't want to give up on this BBX and take the loss until I shoot a few more types of AMMO. But I want a back up plan.

With every rifle I've owned, every one, after trying 2 or 3 types of ammo ( at the most), I am satisfied using a scope set at 7 or 9 power, shooting in a lead sled on a bench at 100 yards with 2 inch groups. Every rifle I've owned. From a Marlin 30-30 , 7MM Rem Mag, 30-06 and a few others. I want to use this $800 Henry as a 50-75 yard gun with iron sights. But before I set it up with a peep sight combo or better bull horn and post sights, I want to know how it shoots. I want to know what the gun can do--not necessarily me. So while I am not impressed with any rifle shooting 2 " groups at 50 yards, I'd settle for that. But I won't take it in the woods with 4" groups from a bench at 50 yards. I'm including a recent sight in picture of the last two rounds I shot at 100 yards with a new 350 legend out of a $625 Ruger American. The Ruger barrel is crazy!

Another question, have any of you gotten good results shooting Buffalo Bore ammo. They make two that are short enough to cycle in this BBX and it may be the only thing I can get. I bought a box of cowboy 44 special the other day to try. I'll shoot anything if it flies straight

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Not sure what happened but it loaded sideways ? Who knows

[BigAl52]

I usually shoot 5 shots for group. Your Ruger looks like it shoots good and likes that ammo. As far as the Henry SS go I have not read or experienced any dissatisfaction with the barrels. They did have issues with the trigger and hammer pull which they have now addressed. Mine is great after the recall. In closing I will just say that Anthony guarantees you will be satisfied and has a lifetime warranty. If you dont like how it shoots send it back for correction or a refund.
"So while I am not impressed with any rifle shooting 2 " groups at 50 yards, I'd settle for that." Not sure I understand this comment maybe there is a typo there.

As far as Buffalo Bore ammo goes you just need to try it and see. There loads are hot. Some guns like it some dont. Like I mention shooting factory ammo is trial and error. Try some Hornady FTX.

[Shakey Jake]

My question is why a Henry when you've got the Ruger Amercian unless it's just that you don't want to use a scoped rifle.
Jake

[deerwdr]

At 50 yards from a bench, I get 1”-2” groups with sabots from my slug gun from a bench, so a rifle that only groups at 2” from that distance is poor in m6 opinion. The law changed 5his year where I hunt from shotgun only to straight wall cartridges. The ruger will be scoped up. I bought the 44 Henry after getting caught up in the marketing and my plan was to use it with iron sights when I’m in tight spots, deep brush and cover. I don’t do drives bu5 if I ever did, I’d prefer iron sights. But I assumed the Henry would be fine for any hunting.

[Kissmybrass]

"Hunt with a Henry" on YouTube is an excellent resource.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdpqkd9MOX4

[John E Davies]

A pretty two shot group means nothing. I actually shoot the best groups, by far, when I only shoot once….

Shoot five, then you will actually have an idea of the gun’s true potential. But weird things happen, one day you may do great, another time it is like, what the heck is happening? The best group I ever shot was ten rounds of .22 LR Mini Mag 36 gr in 5/8” at 50 yards, from a CZ 453 Varmint (single set trigger, woohoo). It must have been a complete accident, because typical groups for me were 1 to 2 inches. I saved the target tho, and put it in my log binder. Where I am getting is, you can pick and choose groups, what matters most is consistency - how often you can get “good enough results.

John Davies
Spokane WA

[deerwdr]

"Hunt with a Henry" on YouTube is an excellent resource.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdpqkd9MOX4

Thanks. Looks like that 350 single shot shoots great! From a bench in a lead sled it'd probably punch the same holes at 50! That was another choice of mine but I wanted to give the 44 BBX a try, and I found it first.

I have a couple boxes of 44 mag coming, so I'll try the BBX again and see how it does. Before I take it to a gunsmith I think I'd trade it in for the single shot in 350. Hopefully I can find an ammo that shoots well because I really want to keep it.

If a shot feels good to me, and the shots are almost touching, I have no reason to keep punching paper unless I want to see placement at varying distance. For scope sight in at 25 yards, one round downrange, adjust the scope, another round in or close to the dot, then back to 50 yards and do likewise, maybe 2 more for a group, then find shot placement at 100. Most of the time less than 10 rounds. It's how I've done it since I bought my first scope. The only deviation is when something is malfunctioning or the ammo/gun do not match. When it was available I always bout Federal Premium and I don't remember any rifle being a problem with that brand. My son has gotten good results for at least 15 years with Hornady but I haven't tried it in a rifle round. Cant find either right now though.