X Model in 357 and 45-70

[dlw]

Looking at buying both of these models.
Anyone have a range report/quality report on these yet in the forums?

Thanks
David

[Vaquero]

Far as I know no one here owns one....
Yet, anyway.

RP

[John E Davies]

I have only seen a .410 X shotgun in the flesh - I think it is a cool gun - everything else is backordered. Some are starting to appear on Gunbroker and a few online FFLs. You should visit this big X thread.

https://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8351

John Davies
Spokane WA

[Grunt67]

To each his/her own, I just can't wrap my head around a side gate on a Henry. Kinds like whipped cream on steak, LOL.

[Vaquero]

I saw one of the shotguns yesterday, in person.
Not quite as offensive as the pictures.

I also handled one of the 30-30 side gates yesterday,
still not all that crazy about all the extra craving on the stock.
But I could probably live with it.

RP

[fortyshooter]

I'm working on high resolution side gate decals to "cheaply" join the club!

I believe I can fully reload my 357 BB using my speed loader tubes quicker than using side gate.
However you can't beat the advantage of topping off a rifle while shooting if you need to.

[BigAl52]

I saw one of the shotguns yesterday, in person.
Not quite as offensive as the pictures.

I also handled one of the 30-30 side gates yesterday,
still not all that crazy about all the extra craving on the stock.
But I could probably live with it.

RP

It will grow on ya Randy just get the 38-55 you know you need one

[dlw]

I'm mostly about function.
For me, the whole point of side gate loading is the ability to top off without rendering the rifle unable to shoot for the least amount of time.
Having the ability to easily add only one or two rounds as needed can be useful.
I have 3 Marlins and love them.
I also have a Long Ranger in 556 that i really like but its not as reliable feeding rounds as i would like.
Hoping that the Henry have better quality control than the Marlin. (I know, not hard to do. LOL)
When I get my hands on one of them I will post my findings.

[dlw]

Well, just placed an order for the H012MX, the 357 from Kentucky Gun Co.
Never ordered from them.
Hope they are good guys.

[MarkB]

The videos are starting.

This is a overall review with no .357.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgIeXbFP6Ms

This is a review for the .357 X Model.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iRRSupDFZY

[MarkB]

You should be fine with Kentucky Gun Co.

[John E Davies]

Well, just placed an order for the H012MX, the 357 from Kentucky Gun Co.
Never ordered from them.
Hope they are good guys.

They are fine, I ordered a CZ 455 Last summer, no worries at all. Fast shipping, too.

John Davies
Spokane WA

[dlw]

Excellent. Thanks for the info.
Will let everyone know how it works out when it comes in.
Will be interesting to compare to the Marlins.
I have 2 1894 CSBL's and 1 1895 SBL.

Thanks
David

[inspcalahan]

I'm driving over to pick up my .45-70 X model tomorrow...it'll be a few weeks before I get to fire it though.

[Mags]

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I'm driving over to pick up my .45-70 X model tomorrow...it'll be a few weeks before I get to fire it though.

[dlw]

I'm driving over to pick up my .45-70 X model tomorrow...it'll be a few weeks before I get to fire it though.

Excellent !!!
Range report when you get to shoot it.
I almost bought the 45-70 first but when i found a 357 available, i took it first.
If i like the 357 version, i will be looking to get the 45-70.
My 357 should be in late this week i am hoping.

Peace.
David

[dlw]

Range report coming next week on my X Model in 357.
Need to look into some issues i am having before posting pictures and information.
Primary issues are magazine follower getting stuck in the tube at loading round 7, intermittent.
At approx. 10.25 inches from the tube end.
Also, cycle issue when chambering last round.
Will get back.

[Mistered]

To each his/her own, I just can't wrap my head around a side gate on a Henry. Kinds like whipped cream on steak, LOL.

I just can't wrap my head around black plastic and matte blue/black finish on ANY lever action.

Kind of like a bumper sticker on a Ferrari or a tats on a bikini model!

[John E Davies]

Kinds like whipped cream on steak, LOL.

Kind of like a bumper sticker on a Ferrari or a tats on a bikini model!

Depends on why you are buying it, for a truck gun it makes a ton of sense. I won’t hang mine on a wall... fair warning, you will both have fits when you see my linear compensator screwed on the muzzle..... LOL

John Davies
Spokane WA

[Mistered]

for a truck gun it makes a ton of sense.

Well, I don't have a 'truck gun' per se, I just carry the wood ones a little more securely!