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Picked up my new Henry 45-70 today and have to say I'm impressed. I have several other levers, but the fit and finish on this one is far and above. I had put off buying a Henry due to the loading tube, but remembered how I would cuss when I couldn't get a round in sometimes. I had looked closely at some of the new remlins there and there is no comparison. Now that Henry has gotten the bugs out of these, I am looking forward to putting many rounds downrange. As for those who complain the rifle is too heavy, I just can't imagine why. I carried an 11 pound M-14 in the jungle, and my AR-10 weighs more than the Henry; so, at 69, I wonder how soft the new generation is getting:)

imeccentric wrote: I wonder how soft the new generation is getting:)

I wonder about some of them, not all, but some.

Congratulations on your new 45/70. I hope to hear more about it as you get to know it better. Range reports would be nice too.

My step son told me he'd like to pick up a used Henry 45/70. I said all the gun shops I've been in lately, I have yet to see a used Henry for sale. I believe they are out there in the North East, but I don't think they are very plentiful. That tells me people like what they have.

imeccentric wrote:Picked up my new Henry 45-70 today and have to say I'm impressed. I have several other levers, but the fit and finish on this one is far and above....

Awesome! Thanks for the out of the box report and I'm really looking forward to your first range report that confirms your first impression; that you made a wise choice when you bought that Henry.

Congratulations, hope you have many hours of enjoyment with it.

congratulations indeed .... we've only had ours for a short time but have really come to appreciate its fit, finish and performance .... we have fired several hundred Cowboy Action Loads and about 20 full power rounds through it .... will you be reloading for yours

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine.

Good to hear, OP. Looking forward to a range report.

JEBar: Yep, I've reloaded for about 40 years and currently reload for about 9 different calibers. It seems information for these is all over the map, especially with three different specs out there. It will be fun, that I am sure of.

imeccentric wrote:JEBar: Yep, I've reloaded for about 40 years and currently reload for about 9 different calibers. It seems information for these is all over the map, especially with three different specs out there. It will be fun, that I am sure of.

looking forward to hearing about the load you come up with

imeccentric wrote:Picked up my new Henry 45-70 today and have to say I'm impressed. I have several other levers, but the fit and finish on this one is far and above. I had put off buying a Henry due to the loading tube, but remembered how I would cuss when I couldn't get a round in sometimes. I had looked closely at some of the new remlins there and there is no comparison. Now that Henry has gotten the bugs out of these, I am looking forward to putting many rounds downrange. As for those who complain the rifle is too heavy, I just can't imagine why. I carried an 11 pound M-14 in the jungle, and my AR-10 weighs more than the Henry; so, at 69, I wonder how soft the new generation is getting:)

I liked your description a lot on how well the finished Henry looks and is put together.
That happens very often --- both the commentary and the out-of-box new Henrys!!

Enjoy your new .45-70.

Congrats and enjoy your new Henry!

Congrats on the Henry 45-70 and thanks for the comments. Now, we look forward to hearing how you like it once the shooting starts!

imeccentric wrote:Picked up my new Henry 45-70 today and have to say I'm impressed. I have several other levers, but the fit and finish on this one is far and above. I had put off buying a Henry due to the loading tube, but remembered how I would cuss when I couldn't get a round in sometimes. I had looked closely at some of the new remlins there and there is no comparison. Now that Henry has gotten the bugs out of these, I am looking forward to putting many rounds downrange. As for those who complain the rifle is too heavy, I just can't imagine why. I carried an 11 pound M-14 in the jungle, and my AR-10 weighs more than the Henry; so, at 69, I wonder how soft the new generation is getting:)

Don't exaggerate. It only weights 10.7 pounds. I carried one too for about six months and then they exchanged then for M16's.

Congratulations! You guys are such a bad influence on me. Now I want one.

I have developed some 1" 100yd. groups with my 45-70 and Hornady 300JHP bullet, Starline brass and IMR 3031 powder. (velosity ave. 1.926fps.) Pressure is moderate and recoils not bad. My rifle seemed to like it better than IMR 4198. But both good powders to try.

adirondack wrote:I have developed some 1" 100yd. groups with my 45-70 and Hornady 300JHP bullet, Starline brass and IMR 3031 powder. (velosity ave. 1.926fps.) Pressure is moderate and recoils not bad. My rifle seemed to like it better than IMR 4198. But both good powders to try.

info appreciated

OK, sir henry, did you weigh it with two clips taped together and loaded:) And to think, we are still alive after those horrible Mattel guns they gave us. Never would have thought the design would become so popular.

From the U.S. Rifle 7.62MM, M14 and M14E2 Field Manual No. 23-8 dated 7 May 1965.

Weights in Pounds (approximate):

M14 rifle with full magazine and cleaning equipment, 11 1/4
M14 rifle with full magazine and cleaning equipment, selector, and bipod, 13
Empty magazine, 1/2
Full magazine (with ball ammunition), 1 1/2
Cleaning equipment, 2/3
M2 bipod, 1 3/4
M14E2 rifle with full magazine, 14 1/2

I cant wait to pick up my new 45-70 this Saturday

Congratulations on your new .45-70. I looked at the new Marlin Guide Guns before I bought my Henry .45-70. Since I had other Henry rifles, I was not impressed with the Marlin, especially the roughness of the action. Some don't like the Henry loading tube but I actually prefer it over the loading port on my Rossi 92.
I too have concerns about the younger generation. My grandsons would rather sit in front of some electronic device than be outdoors riding 4 wheelers, shooting, or fishing. And don't even try to get a few hours of manual labor out of them - very frustrating!