Henry VS Marlin

[Greyhawk]

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Well- I spent some time at the range today and one thing that I did was to test my Henry H010CC against my Marlin 1895 (Pre-Rem) I shot three round groups using both rifles at 50 and 100 yards. I also shot a three round 'open sight' group from my Henry 45 colt at the 50 yard target.
I will have to say that in every way I enjoyed shooting the Henry more, the trigger was a little better, my groups were a little better, and with the butt pad on the Henry, (and the weight of the octagon barrel), it was a little more comfortable to shoot.
If I had to pick one keeper of my two 45-70's I would pick the Henry in a heartbeat. (although I do like the Marlin loading gate)

[Rifletom]

Not bad at all for a big thumper like that. Factory or handloads? And, where'd you find those targets?

[Greyhawk]

Not bad at all for a big thumper like that. Factory or handloads? And, where'd you find those targets?

50 Yards were my plinker hand loads: 48 grains of 3031 with a Hornady 300 grain hollow point (the 45 colt was 16 grains of 2400 with a 250 grain hollow point)
100 Yards was my deer hunting load of 44 grains of H4198 with a Hornady 300 grain hollow point
The Range got pretty crowded by the end so I didn't get to compare the rifles with my full-house loads of 55.2 of 4895 behind a 350 grain flat point, (maybe another day!)

My dad gave me those targets for Christmas this year! They are pretty fun... Made by Birchwood Casey: They are called: 'Saloon Shootout'... $8.99 for an 8 pack on Amazon.

[Vaquero]

Nice shooting the groups seem to be very similar.
No 45-70's here, but do have an 1894 Cowboy in 45 colt.

RP

[Vaquero]

Pretty cool targets

RP

[Rifletom]

Thanks for the info Greyhawk. I'm getting some of those targets. Heck, might frame a couple and put 'em in the house!
Wife ought to love those.

[Vaquero]

Wife ought to love those.

I'll take that bet.
Unless you stick to your Mancave.

RP

[Greyhawk]

Thanks for the info Greyhawk. I'm getting some of those targets. Heck, might frame a couple and put 'em in the house!
Wife ought to love those.

Impeccable taste! You would make a great interior decorator!

[ESquared]

Great shooting and awesome targets, as noted! Two great looking rifles in those 45-70s, too! Henrys are pretty easy to like.

[BigAl52]

Nice shooting the groups seem to be very similar.
No 45-70's here, but do have an 1894 Cowboy in 45 colt.

RP

Everyone needs a 45-70 Vaquero