Henry 38-55 buy or no buy?

[larry7293]

Seriously considering purchasing the Henry024 in 38-55. Does anyone have any positive or negative comments about the rifle before I make the plunge?
thanks in advance.

[BigAl52]

I have one. Ive not shot it much but I do like it. Do you reload?

[Vaquero]

I love the caliber, but I don't care for the Henry personally. It's the god awful carved up stock that I can't abide with.
If they offered it in the steel model with the CCH with some nice figured non carved stock, then I might have an interest.

I have a Marlin Cowboy in this caliber and it's one of my favorites.

RP

[BigAl52]

Only problem with the Marlin Randy and I have one to is price. They are insane. Just came from GB looking at them. I also like the fact that Henry's bore diameter isnt as fat as the Marlin. I had to have an oversize expander plug made for my dies for the Marlin

[Vaquero]

Right, this one shoots the .380 the best, I have mostly .379's at the moment and shoot just fine for my main purpose.
Those came from a buy out I came across even before I even owned one.
I do need to order some more, don't want to run out.
I use a set of RCBS Cowboy dies that came from the above mentioned and I haven't had any issues.

RP

[BigAl52]

Those cowboy dies came out after I bought my Lyman. I think I got mine from Buffalo Arms in Idaho

[Bake]

Anybody ever tried paper patching the bullet ? ? ?

[Vaquero]

Nope.

RP

[BigAl52]

Me either. I did at one time shoot with guys who did that in BPCR

[larry7293]

I have one. Ive not shot it much but I do like it. Do you reload?

Yes I do reload, which helps a lot, and I have all the components to load with, including large rifle primers which are pretty scarce right now.

[larry7293]

Me either. I did at one time shoot with guys who did that in BPCR

Any tips on reloading for the Henry 024 38-55 would be appreciated. thanks

[BigAl52]

Me either. I did at one time shoot with guys who did that in BPCR

Any tips on reloading for the Henry 024 38-55 would be appreciated. thanks

Larry
I got bullets from Montana Bullet works. His bullets are outstanding. I also used the short brass only because thats what I already had. I also had good luck with Reloader 7 around 26 grains if Im not mistakin. Im not at home right now so I cant look for sure. Plinkin loads I was using 5744 with a 245 or 255 gr cast. About 19 to 20 grains. The Reloader 7 load would be a gas check bullet and a hunting load. I love 38-55 and its like 41 mag it doesnt get much respect.

[larry7293]

Bought a Henry in 38-55win. Now the wait to pick it up.

[JEBar]

really looking forward to you impressions and use reports .... be sure to add it to our community's total

[BigAl52]

Congrats Larry let us know how you like it.

[Vaquero]

Congrats Mr. Larry. I believe you'll love the experience.
Will be patiently waiting your range report and thoughts.

RP

[Hatchdog]

Big Al and vaquero will enjoy having a new member in the 38-55 club. Congrats

[BigAl52]

Big Al and vaquero will enjoy having a new member in the 38-55 club. Congrats

You need one Hatch getcha sum

[Vaquero]

Big Al and vaquero will enjoy having a new member in the 38-55 club. Congrats

Hard to believe there are so few of us, but I was a late comer, too.

RP

[Travlin]

A 38-55 lever gun is what I wanted when I bought my Marlin .375 but no one was making one then. I still have the .375, lots of brass , a bullet mould, reloading dies and a box and a half of 220 jacketed slugs.