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Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:28 pm
by Travlin
Over on the Marlin site there is a link that shows that H.R.A. is making side gate loading rifles in 38-55, 30-30 and 35 Remington. Is this for real?
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:33 pm
by JEBar
yep, see this thread ====>
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6696
just curious, what's the tone of the chatter over there about it
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:51 pm
by markiver54
Ya think Henry will ever consider handguns in the old west tradition? Just a thought. Henry's reputation could maybe allow them to open new options...
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:57 pm
by RanchRoper
Smart move to gain market share. HRA has been missing a huge chunk of the shooting population by not offering a side gate.
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:33 pm
by Cowboy Gun Fan
JEBar wrote:just curious, what's the tone of the chatter over there about it
Pretty positive.
Most over there are Loading Gate fans.
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:39 pm
by markiver54
Hmmm...maybe too much of a Henry fan, but I AINT no cowboy either. Mag tube is fine with me. All things considered...I like it!
The less metal to metal scraping together, the better to me. If I had to always load through a gate, I think the receiver would eventually get marred up. No pinched fingers either.
I can see how it might be advantageous if I was on horse back like RR and maybe some others, but thats not me.
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:42 pm
by Cowboy Gun Fan
markiver54 wrote:but I AINT no cowboy either.
Yes you are. It says so under your forum name.
Lol.
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:46 pm
by markiver54
Cowboy Gun Fan wrote:markiver54 wrote:but I AINT no cowboy either.
Yes you are. It says so under your forum name.
Lol.
I like to think so anyway!
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:54 pm
by Cowboy Gun Fan
JEBar wrote:just curious, what's the tone of the chatter over there about it
By the way, it's really buzzin' over there.
We got 3 threads all going at the same time, lol.
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 11:21 pm
by markiver54
Aint it fun?
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:10 am
by csgrv
I personally think that part of the charm of the Henry is the tube.
Besides I have pinched my fingers on the Marlin enough to dislike the gate........
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:46 am
by JEBar
RanchRoper wrote:Smart move to gain market share. HRA has been missing a huge chunk of the shooting population by not offering a side gate.
agree .... sounds like a sound business decision to me .... that said, I have no doubt that some new criticism by Marlin purest will surface ..
.. my interest in the new line announced centers on the 38-55 .... it is a well spoken of by some members of our forum but its a caliber I know very little about
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:41 am
by ditto1958
Christmas in April...
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:45 am
by GunnyGene
Well nuts. I just bought a BBSC in .41, and now they come out with this. Guess I'll have to break out the plastic again.
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:58 am
by RanchRoper
Now we have a choice...eject the tube downrange or pinch fingers...kind of an odd bunch aren't we?
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:20 am
by Rifletom
Just looking around, .38-55 brass is pretty easy to find: Starline, Brownells, Grafs etc. GOOD!
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:41 am
by clovishound
For those who haven't looked yet here is the link:
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/side-gate-lever-action/
Description says it has the standard tube load, as well as the side gate. You can load either way.
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:50 am
by CP:
As soon as a blue steel Henry 30-30 with a loading gate is available, I am buying one.
CP.
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:57 pm
by Shawn1974
They look like nice rifles. Some will still have an issue though, just because they are Henry. That's ok though...I will buy whatever they don't!
Re: Is this for real?
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 4:05 pm
by GunnyGene
CP: wrote:As soon as a blue steel Henry 30-30 with a loading gate is available, I am buying one.
CP.
Color case hardened, octogon barrel, large loop lever carbine. In .41 mag please.