Is this for real?

Post by **Travlin** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:28 pm

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?

Post by **JEBar** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:33 pm

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

Post by **markiver54** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:51 pm

JEBar wrote: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

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...

Post by **RanchRoper** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:57 pm

Smart move to gain market share. HRA has been missing a huge chunk of the shooting population by not offering a side gate.

Post by **Cowboy Gun Fan** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:33 pm

JEBar wrote:just curious, what's the tone of the chatter over there about it

Pretty positive.

Most over there are Loading Gate fans.

Post by **markiver54** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:39 pm

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.

Post by **Cowboy Gun Fan** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:42 pm

markiver54 wrote:but I AINT no cowboy either.

Yes you are. It says so under your forum name.

Lol.

Post by **markiver54** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:46 pm

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!

Post by **Cowboy Gun Fan** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:54 pm

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.

Post by **markiver54** » Thu Apr 25, 2019 11:21 pm

Aint it fun?

csgrv · Post by **csgrv** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:10 am

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........

Post by **JEBar** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:46 am

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

Post by **ditto1958** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:41 am

Christmas in April...

Post by **GunnyGene** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:45 am

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.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:58 am

Now we have a choice...eject the tube downrange or pinch fingers...kind of an odd bunch aren't we?

Post by **Rifletom** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:20 am

Just looking around, .38-55 brass is pretty easy to find: Starline, Brownells, Grafs etc. GOOD!

Post by **clovishound** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:41 am

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.

Post by **CP:** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:50 am

As soon as a blue steel Henry 30-30 with a loading gate is available, I am buying one.
CP.

Post by **Shawn1974** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:57 pm

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!

Post by **GunnyGene** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 4:05 pm

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.

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