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Henry 45/70 Done My Way
- jstanfield103
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Henry 45/70 Done My Way
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I could have put this with my original post but decided to just start a new one. Anyway, I did get my new Henry H010 side gate in. Before I shoot my guns there is always a few things that I do to them. First and most important thing is to cut the LOP down to 12.5" which is the first thing I also did on this new Henry. It is hard to match the finish up when you do this and if it did not have checkering I would just redo the whole stock. But did not want to mess the checkering up. It needs a little more sanding to get the sanding marks out but right now I am satisfied with it. I am only 5'5" tall so I have to have that shorter LOP or it feels like I am holding an 8' 2x4 on my shoulder.
Next I always like the way a saddle ring look's on a rifle, so I put them on all my lever's. Nothing but bling but I like them, and the beads are because of my wife being .25 American Indian. I enjoy Honoring her heritage.
I have found that out of all the sights I have tried and own from current to past, that I really like the Marbles Bullseye sight. They are really well made strong sights and easily get a great sight picture. So I also put one on this rifle, sighted in and works great as I already knew it would.
Finally I always wrap my Levers on all my rifles, then I keep them oiled up once in a great while to prevent rust. I am not sure what kind of twine/String this is but I have wrapped a couple levers with it and looks and works well.
Ok enough said so here are a few pictures of her, like I said stock could use a little more work.
I could have put this with my original post but decided to just start a new one. Anyway, I did get my new Henry H010 side gate in. Before I shoot my guns there is always a few things that I do to them. First and most important thing is to cut the LOP down to 12.5" which is the first thing I also did on this new Henry. It is hard to match the finish up when you do this and if it did not have checkering I would just redo the whole stock. But did not want to mess the checkering up. It needs a little more sanding to get the sanding marks out but right now I am satisfied with it. I am only 5'5" tall so I have to have that shorter LOP or it feels like I am holding an 8' 2x4 on my shoulder.
Next I always like the way a saddle ring look's on a rifle, so I put them on all my lever's. Nothing but bling but I like them, and the beads are because of my wife being .25 American Indian. I enjoy Honoring her heritage.
I have found that out of all the sights I have tried and own from current to past, that I really like the Marbles Bullseye sight. They are really well made strong sights and easily get a great sight picture. So I also put one on this rifle, sighted in and works great as I already knew it would.
Finally I always wrap my Levers on all my rifles, then I keep them oiled up once in a great while to prevent rust. I am not sure what kind of twine/String this is but I have wrapped a couple levers with it and looks and works well.
Ok enough said so here are a few pictures of her, like I said stock could use a little more work.
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Re: Henry 45/70 Done My Way
Looks good and I like he added saddle ring.
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- jstanfield103
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Re: Henry 45/70 Done My Way
Looks good Im sure that pad will help with the ouch factor of the factory loads to.
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Re: Henry 45/70 Done My Way
Looks great. I like the beads for your wife. I have much respect for the America Indians. Thank you for that.
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Re: Henry 45/70 Done My Way
very nice indeed .... did you sight it in with full power loads .. .. how would you rate its handling and recoil
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- jstanfield103
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Re: Henry 45/70 Done My Way
Thanks guy's and thanks for the American Indian respect Grunt67.
I did sight it in with full power reloads of 350 Grain Semi Jacketed RNFP Hornaday. As with usual on recoil from a 45/70. Shot 15 rounds and my shoulder was not happy.
I did sight it in with full power reloads of 350 Grain Semi Jacketed RNFP Hornaday. As with usual on recoil from a 45/70. Shot 15 rounds and my shoulder was not happy.
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Re: Henry 45/70 Done My Way
Looks great and I’m sure that doing the personal touches you do helps creat a greater than normal bond with your rifle. Yes, they are tools but who says that they can’t be more than that, as your efforts suggest. Nicely done!
PS, the way that stump is cut makes for a perfect rest for pics.
PS, the way that stump is cut makes for a perfect rest for pics.
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Re: Henry 45/70 Done My Way
15 rounds is about my shoulders limit also. I have the same rifle minus the side gate. Enjoy!jstanfield103 wrote: ↑Sat May 29, 2021 8:54 pmThanks guy's and thanks for the American Indian respect Grunt67.
I did sight it in with full power reloads of 350 Grain Semi Jacketed RNFP Hornaday. As with usual on recoil from a 45/70. Shot 15 rounds and my shoulder was not happy.
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I rarely ever buy a rifle, but when I do, it's a Henry.
"Every day above ground, is a good day" ( Al Capone )
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