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Got my Henry Back after exploding it!
Got my Henry Back after exploding it!
In an earlier post k shared that I killed my brand new 45-70 m. Totally my fult and after a lot of work I figured out how I did it.
In the end Henry went above and beyond fixed it for $245 dollars.
By the way when I mean exploded I exploded it. Barrel burst, handguard vaporized, magazine tube destroyed.
It came back today as good as new!
In fact I’m kind of thinking they gave me a new one. The old bolt which i did not pay to have replaced showed a bunch of ware marks after I worked the action to loosen it up.
This bold is blued like new when I opened it.
Also it was finicky on bullets and hated acme 300 grain bullets this one loves them.
The old but stock looks like this one. Honestly there was not a lot of figure in the original so I don’t know lol.
So thanks Henry for taking great care of me.
Customer for life now.
In the end Henry went above and beyond fixed it for $245 dollars.
By the way when I mean exploded I exploded it. Barrel burst, handguard vaporized, magazine tube destroyed.
It came back today as good as new!
In fact I’m kind of thinking they gave me a new one. The old bolt which i did not pay to have replaced showed a bunch of ware marks after I worked the action to loosen it up.
This bold is blued like new when I opened it.
Also it was finicky on bullets and hated acme 300 grain bullets this one loves them.
The old but stock looks like this one. Honestly there was not a lot of figure in the original so I don’t know lol.
So thanks Henry for taking great care of me.
Customer for life now.
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Re: Got my Henry Back after exploding it!
I'm hoping this post is like one of those flashback stories where you read about the resolution, and then a bit later, the story of what led up to the explosion is revealed.
Was it a case full of Bullseye? Who was holding it when it happened? Any injuries aside from the rifle?
Was it a case full of Bullseye? Who was holding it when it happened? Any injuries aside from the rifle?
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Re: Got my Henry Back after exploding it!
rickhem wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:04 amI'm hoping this post is like one of those flashback stories where you read about the resolution, and then a bit later, the story of what led up to the explosion is revealed.
Was it a case full of Bullseye? Who was holding it when it happened? Any injuries aside from the rifle?
He shared that in another topic awhile back...
https://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic. ... 09#p234901
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Re: Got my Henry Back after exploding it!
OK, so to answer everyone’s questions, it was a squib load. It was my fault, and I’ve actually figured out what happened the powder bridged and I did not visually inspect it my fault I was holding the gun and it hurt really bad but no permanent damage. The hand guard was completely vaporized and the barrel burst
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Re: Got my Henry Back after exploding it!
Well I'm glad you came away with nothing more than a good story and some wisdom gained through experience.
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Glad you are safe!
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Glad you're safe and Henry gained yet another dedicated customer.
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Re: Got my Henry Back after exploding it!
Wow, I’d say you were mighty lucky…..
I have a shooting buddy that got a piece of ‘Bore snake’ lodged in his Beretta O/U lower barrel.
He touched one off, and the barrel burst….the hand guard shattered and almost ripped off his thumb.
One can’t be too careful!
I have a shooting buddy that got a piece of ‘Bore snake’ lodged in his Beretta O/U lower barrel.
He touched one off, and the barrel burst….the hand guard shattered and almost ripped off his thumb.
One can’t be too careful!
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I’m sorry about your friend, I’m very blessed to have nothing hurt but my pride.
Honestly $245 for repairs was cheap to make me a better reloader and safer, all things considering.
Honestly $245 for repairs was cheap to make me a better reloader and safer, all things considering.
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