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RE: Henry RIfle - Mike Brooks - 10-10-2012
Yes, it was the 1860. The action is plenty strong for
reasonable loads. I always shot BP in it. I sold it to one of my friends and he shoots some smokeless in it from time to time with no problems.
I have seen some of the American henry co. guns in person and was not impressed.
RE: Henry RIfle - Kurt - 10-10-2012
(10-10-2012, 08:47 AM)Mike Brooks Wrote: .
I have seen some of the American henry co. guns in person and was not impressed.
Mike where they the 1860 model?
I think I will call them and find out for sure if they make the 60 for sure.
Kurt
RE: Henry RIfle - Lumpy Grits - 10-10-2012
Kurt, pretty sure they don't have what you want.
http://henryrepeating.com/
Gary
RE: Henry RIfle - Mike Brooks - 10-10-2012
(10-10-2012, 11:07 AM)Kurt Wrote:(10-10-2012, 08:47 AM)Mike Brooks Wrote: .
I have seen some of the American henry co. guns in person and was not impressed.
Mike where they the 1860 model?
I think I will call them and find out for sure if they make the 60 for sure.
Kurt
I was down at the gunshop today and picked up one of their brochures. They don't make an 1860. I'd go with one of the Italian guns, far better quality.
RE: Henry RIfle - Wincacher - 11-19-2014
Henry is now making a replica of the original 1860 model. According to them it is an exact copy. The non-engraved model has a MSP of $2300.
RE: Henry RIfle - Lumpy Grits - 11-19-2014
(10-10-2012, 05:40 PM)Mike Brooks Wrote:(10-10-2012, 11:07 AM)Kurt Wrote:(10-10-2012, 08:47 AM)Mike Brooks Wrote: .
I have seen some of the American henry co. guns in person and was not impressed.
Mike where they the 1860 model?
I think I will call them and find out for sure if they make the 60 for sure.
Kurt
I was down at the gunshop today and picked up one of their brochures. They don't make an 1860. I'd go with one of the Italian guns, far better quality.
Yes they do--
http://www.henryrifles.com/henry-tv/
Gary
RE: Henry RIfle - Kurt - 11-19-2014
If you go to the 3 minute into the video you will see the shooting. watch the second guy push his shoulder before he fires and see where that shot went
I see guys do this at the matches and blame it on the load or bullet causing the dirt digger
RE: Henry RIfle - kenny s - 12-01-2023
just bought an Uberti 1866 yellow boy rifle. paid extra for great wood. worth the $1850
pay once, gun is forever.
38 special calibre.
very nice gun, first targets at 50 feet put all in ONE HOLE centered. yup. One hole.
store bought bullets. Now, I've got some cast 125 RNFP done, SPG lubed, and 5.4 Accurate #5.
I'll try that and then 5.6 listed as at 900 fps, with 5.8 max charge which I will not do.
more to post.
Ken
RE: Henry RIfle - Kurt - 12-01-2023
I gave up on the Henry.
I did shoot a Uberti .44-40 and it was a fine shooter with a very smooth action.
I settled on a 93 Marlin square bolt in the .30-30 cal. fine rifle with a mint bore and still has some case color. It was well cared for.
Bottom rifle. The top is a 95 Marlin in the .45-70 cal.
RE: Henry RIfle - kenny s - 12-02-2023
just got an 1866 in 38 special. great shooting gun. one hole group at 50 feet. will try longer. reloading now too and it's easy and everything IS available. 44 40 not so much. Ken