My New Henry H010B Brass 45/70

[jstanfield103]

Guy's/Gal's

Just purchased (traded) for a Brass 45/70 Henry. I was looking at lever action rifles and went behind the counter to see what all he had in a Henry rifle. He first showed me a 45 Colt but I already have a SS Rossi 92 in 45 Colt. Started looking at the 44 Mag's already have Marlin and 357 Mag again already have a Marlin. Then I saw the 45/70 Brass Henry. Perfect, picked it up laid it on the counter and we traded even with a box of 45/70 Hornady ammo included.

Very happy with the rifle, Good Day

[BigAl52]

The brass 45-70 is awesome. I chose the colorcase hardened version. I also like the all weather. But the 45-70 period is just a fun caliber. Al

[JEBar]

do you plan to load your own ammo ? .... Cowboy Action Ammo works well in ours without painful recoil

[rhill]

Nice rifle, post some pics. What did you trade for your Henry? Remember, without pics it didn't happen.

[ditto1958]

Congrats, Jay!

[jstanfield103]

rhill,
I did state what I traded but that part of the post was deleted because I mention a Politicians name. Just the name nothing else. I traded an AR-15 for it. My mistake that wont happen again.

Anyway, the last site that I was on that was so restrictive I did not stay long because you really could not discuss anything. I had them remove my name and will never go back. I am a member of several gun sites, I am hoping this site will be a joy to participate in also. I will hang around and see though.

Ok, rant over. Here are the pictures that you requested.

[jstanfield103]

JEBar,
Yes eventually I do plan to load for it. I just have to quit buying so many guns so I have some cash to buy the dies and plates for the Dillon 550B. I probably will not shoot it a whole lot till I do reload for it. I have too many lever actions with cheaper ammo and stuff that I do reload for. Like 357 and 44 Mag. Oh I also for got 45 Colt.

But I am looking forward to starting the process as soon as I can fit the bill.

[DAVIDF]

jstanfield103,

That is a beautiful rifle and great photos. My wife and I have a couple of AR's that are phenomenal and boringly accurate. But, nothing beats shooting a great lever gun. We put way more rounds thru our Henry Big Boy than any other rifle.

Please stick around. I found this forum recently and it is made up of people that are of the same quality as the rifles we love.

[jstanfield103]

Thank you DAVIDF,
Appreciate the comment and to stick around.

[Squatch]

Welocome! That brass 45/70 is almost as purdy as mine!

[Deadwood Dutch]

Congratulations on your new rifle and happy hunting. I like your photos, it is a great looking Henry!

[JEBar]

JEBar,
Yes eventually I do plan to load for it. I just have to quit buying so many guns so I have some cash to buy the dies and plates for the Dillon 550B. I probably will not shoot it a whole lot till I do reload for it. I have too many lever actions with cheaper ammo and stuff that I do reload for. Like 357 and 44 Mag. Oh I also for got 45 Colt.

But I am looking forward to starting the process as soon as I can fit the bill.

all great calibers .... its beautiful indeed .... do you plan to fit it with a slip on recoil pad when firing full power loads ?? ....

[jstanfield103]

Thanks guy's for all the comments.

As far as fitting it with a recoil pad. No, I am only 5'5" tall, so I usually cut my stocks down 1" when I get a new rifle. This rifles length of pull is not to bad but would like it a little shorter. So really a, debating about cutting a 1" off the end of the stock and putting a very shorter recoil pad or just a plastic end on the stock. If I put a pad on it I will have to shorten it over an inch though. So really not sure, I may just leave it.

I did shorten my pump action Henry 1" and it feel absolutely great to shoot now. Fits me perfect now. I have blended the stock to where you can not tell that it has been shortened. This picture you can see where I sanded the stock and but plate to even them.

[JEBar]

just curious, have you added your Henry rifles to our How Many thread .... if not, please consider doing so

[RanchRoper]

Beautiful! Thanks for the pics!

[jstanfield103]

Squatch,
They are a beautiful rifle. That is for sure.

[jstanfield103]

Ok Guy's/Gal's,

Took the butt stock off today and shortened it to an 11.5" pull. That took some time. I had to leave the top of the Butt Plate proud instead of counter sunk like it came from the factory. If I would have counter sunk it I would not have been able to use the factory drill hole in the butt plate. I also had to move the sling swivel forward about 1.5 to 2". I will get better pictures of it tomorrow after I get the stock stained to match and still working on filling the hole that the sling swivel stud was in.

One thing I am pretty happy with the way she turned out. The stuck looks a little shorter on the rifle but not to bad. It shoulders so much better for my small frame. I am only 5'5" and now she shoulders sweet. I also have a bad rotator cuff in my right arm so shorter length of pull is just better all the way around.

Here is a quick picture, like I said I will get some better picture tomorrow.

[JEBar]

nice work indeed .... looking forward to you range/use reports

[DAVIDF]

I agree, very nice work. That is a very nice Birdshead Vaquero. Is it in .45 Long Colt? I handled a blue version the other day. I really liked it.

[jstanfield103]

OK guy's
Here are some better pictures of the rifle. I think the next thing I will order is a set of Skinner Barrel mounted rear peep sights for it. Then it will be done and ready for the range.





DAVIDF,
Yes that is a 45 Colt Vaquero (Not a New Vaquero) It goes really well with my SS Rossi 92 in 45 Colt. Here is kind of a picture what I like in Guns. I guess I have old time taste.