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New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:05 pm
by schreck5
I'll be having some sleepless nights fo a while. I just got through ordering a Henry BBSteel 20" bbl, 45 colt tp go woth my Bisley. Never ordered from the big wide web before, so kinda nervous.
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:24 pm
by Mistered
Well good luck with the wait and welcome from Wickiup Junction, OR!
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:58 pm
by ESquared
Welcome to the Forums from KC! Assuming you ordered from a reputable dealer on a site like GunBroker (or direct from some of the bigger ones), you should be just fine! Big Boy Steels are great and the 45 Colt round has lots of fans here (me included), so please keep us posted on the progress of your purchase, receipt, first impressions, first shots, etc. Pictures are always good, too!
Welcome again, glad you're here!
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:29 pm
by Mags
Welcome from the TV Oregon!
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:34 pm
by schreck5
ESquared wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:58 pm
Welcome to the Forums from KC! Assuming you ordered from a reputable dealer on a site like GunBroker (or direct from some of the bigger ones), you should be just fine! Big Boy Steels are great and the 45 Colt round has lots of fans here (me included), so please keep us posted on the progress of your purchase, receipt, first impressions, first shots, etc. Pictures are always good, too!
Welcome again, glad you're here!
Ordered online from Buds Guns
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:02 pm
by ESquared
schreck5 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:34 pm
ESquared wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:58 pm
Welcome to the Forums from KC! Assuming you ordered from a reputable dealer on a site like GunBroker (or direct from some of the bigger ones), you should be just fine! Big Boy Steels are great and the 45 Colt round has lots of fans here (me included), so please keep us posted on the progress of your purchase, receipt, first impressions, first shots, etc. Pictures are always good, too!
Welcome again, glad you're here!
Ordered online from Buds Guns
That's a great place to start. Have had many successful transactions with them. Keep us posted - - when is it due at your FFL?
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:36 pm
by CT_Shooter
Welcome to the forum from CT. You are gonna love that rifle! Glad you joined us.
schreck5 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:05 pm
I'll be having some sleepless nights fo a while. I just got through ordering a Henry BBSteel 20" bbl, 45 colt tp go woth my Bisley. Never ordered from the big wide web before, so kinda nervous.
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:02 pm
by JEBar
schreck5 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:05 pm
I'll be having some sleepless nights fo a while. I just got through ordering a Henry BBSteel 20" bbl, 45 colt tp go woth my Bisley. Never ordered from the big wide web before, so kinda nervous.
first, welcome to our forum, delighted to have you join us .... we have an ever growing number of 45 Colt owners who are well versed in their operation .... please be sure to take a look at our How Many ? thread (link below) and add it to our community's total
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 775#p99775
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:39 pm
by Old Syko
schreck5 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:34 pm
Ordered online from Buds Guns
Buds is legit. Hope you paid through a bank account rather than a credit card to get the discount. Shipping from Buds can be a bit delayed when they get overly busy but right now while sales are down they should be rather prompt. I don't live far from them but sometimes it's easier to have them ship to my guy than to make the 200 mile round trip.
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:24 pm
by RanchRoper
Congrats. Look forward to pics and a range report.
Re: New Henry
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 11:27 pm
by markiver54
Welcome Schreck from Western North Carolina! Congrats on your new order!
Re: New Henry
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 12:21 am
by BigAl52
Thats RR favorite caliber that 45 colt. Makes big holes in targets. Im thinkin you will be fine and with Henry behind you if there is any issues you will be covered. Welcome to the forum.
Re: New Henry
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:29 am
by Rifletom
Welcome! I bought my Henry BB steel.45 Colt thru Bud's. Hassle free and prompt. Mine also has the 20" barrel. You're going to love that rifle. So easy to shoot. Will you handload for it? Anyways, enjoy!
Re: New Henry
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:35 pm
by schreck5
Yes, i will be reloading and casting bullets for it. I'm hoping to find a load that will work in both my Ruger Bisley and th Henry..
Re: New Henry
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:15 pm
by Old Syko
schreck5 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:35 pm
Yes, i will be reloading and casting bullets for it. I'm hoping to find a load that will work in both my Ruger Bisley and th Henry..
Shouldn't be hard at all to accomplish. I'd concentrate on getting the Henry to shoot first since that Ruger won't be too particular.
Re: New Henry
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:15 pm
by The Wiz
Welcome !
Re: New Henry
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:48 pm
by Rifletom
Dang! Made a post about loading for the .45 Colt, clicked Submit, and off to cyber space it went! schreck5, any questions on loading for the .45 Colt, ask away. [Lets see if this one stays.]
Re: New Henry
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 12:08 am
by Mags
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some explanations for what might have happened...
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... =10#p80996
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... ing#p80938
Rifletom wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:48 pm
Dang! Made a post about loading for the .45 Colt, clicked Submit, and off to cyber space it went! schreck5, any questions on loading for the .45 Colt, ask away. [Lets see if this one stays.]
Re: New Henry
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:35 pm
by Slugnut
Welcome from the welfare state (ny). It'll be just fine and "don't worry abooout it" Keep us posted !!
Re: New Henry
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 11:28 pm
by schreck5
The biggest hurdle to jump will be getting an accurate chamber slug. Will the innerds be strong enough to get an accurate pound slug? I have a few diff. molds to try. A .452" 250ish gr. swc; a .454" 270 gr. swc; a Lee 310 gr. rfn; and a..454" 350ish gr. rfn. Powder will be h110 and red dot/promo. May end up getting a Williams 1/16th" brass bead front sight and a Skinner peep for the rear.