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Using the new side loading gates?

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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by geezerjohn » Wed May 12, 2021 10:13 am

As mentioned in another posting....

My first Henry - a 30-30 H009X - has what I perceive to be a rather high loading gate spring tension. Combined with what I also perceive to be some sharp edges, and you have a less-than-pleasant loading experience.
Plan A is to order a back-up loading gate or two and then do a slow & controlled removal of part of the spring. Some sandpaper and a wooden dowel section should help with the sharp edges.

And.... does anyone out there have an idea if any of the Marlin 30-30 replacement gates out there (RPP?) might fit, or be adapted????
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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by jrc111 » Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:43 pm

Here’s the trim on my H012X loading gate:
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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by GFK » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:35 pm

Looks study. Have you modified it some?
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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by geezerjohn » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:22 pm

THANKS!
Exactly the info I was looking for!
Now if only some of the online ammo places would get back to me regarding the waiting list for 30-30:)

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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by GFK » Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:04 pm

GFK wrote:
Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:35 pm
Looks study. Have you modified it some?
I think that I see the filing now. The two photos look very different. Thought two different items. Guess not.
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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by jstanfield103 » Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:52 pm

When filing the edge especially. Make sure there is no filing marks left. That will be where it is the weakest points and cause a stress fracture.
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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by Grunt67 » Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:44 pm

I've only used one side gate rifle. I borrowed a 30-30, think it was a Marlin, not sure. That gate was hard on fingers. Did kill a deer
with it, cleaned the gun & took it back home.
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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by brianpa » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:07 pm

I cut my teeth on a Mod.94 30-30 and have never had a problem with any side gate pinching my finger and now I have the Henry 30-30 side gate and haven't pinched a finger yet the spring is a little on the stiff side but it should loosen with time.
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Re: Using the new side loading gates?

Post by Kissmybrass » Mon Jun 07, 2021 10:43 am

My 45-70 out of the box loads easy with the push-a-cartridge with a cartridge technique. The last one goes in fairly easy with my thumb. Guessing it'll ease up a bit through the years? I tried tube loading but the tube was really hard to get through the 4 cartridges without shaking and rattling the rifle. Got a little annoyed with that. Glad it side loads :-)
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