Opinion on Henry rifles
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Will
Well-Known Member
I think I may be crazy but after all this looking around trying to find a 44 mag that will actually shoot I'm debating having my rifle modified.
I have a soft spot for the 44 mag.
Goodsteel from the other forum quoted me $800 for a barrel replacement on my 1894 44 mag. That's with a 1-20" twist shilen barrel that has a properly cut chamber and a actual throat. Another plus would be actually having a true .429 bore that didn't require oversize molds and modifying reloading dies.
When I think about the price it's crazy but at the same time I would get exactly what I wanted. Not to mention it was an engagement gift from my wife. I got her a ring and a few weeks later she brought me home the 1894. She would kill me if I got rid of it.
I have a soft spot for the 44 mag.
Goodsteel from the other forum quoted me $800 for a barrel replacement on my 1894 44 mag. That's with a 1-20" twist shilen barrel that has a properly cut chamber and a actual throat. Another plus would be actually having a true .429 bore that didn't require oversize molds and modifying reloading dies.
When I think about the price it's crazy but at the same time I would get exactly what I wanted. Not to mention it was an engagement gift from my wife. I got her a ring and a few weeks later she brought me home the 1894. She would kill me if I got rid of it.
I'm having trouble finding what they used for twist rate on the 45 Colts. Any idea what your is Rick? Mine shoots a 300 gr bullet very well. The chamber is HUGE but otherwise I really like the rifle. By huge I mean it easily accepts cases fired in my Ruger BH. After about 8-10 firings I get case splits that go the length of the case.
I've shot it very little Will, when I got it back from Marlin with the new barrel and slid the borescope into the bore I was so bummed I just put it aside. That was 7 years ago. At the same time I was looking for a 336 in 45-70, I took the borescope to three different gun stores and 3 different brand new Marlins were all the same. I didn't/wouldn't buy any of them.
Mine is a 2000 manufacture Cowboy Limited. It seems to have been made in the era when QC still existed.
My 1894C in 357 mag has zero throats and a bad bore. I can see a rifling flaw with my naked eye. I swore at it until I found a bullet it likes. I used to be happy with 6 inches at 50 yards, now I can get 4 inches at 100.
My 1894C in 357 mag has zero throats and a bad bore. I can see a rifling flaw with my naked eye. I swore at it until I found a bullet it likes. I used to be happy with 6 inches at 50 yards, now I can get 4 inches at 100.
I suppose I missed that? Mine must have a 16 also as well as it handles the heavier bullets.
Mine also has checkering rather than smooth wood.
SierraHunter
Bullshop jr
I would get a Rossi before a Henry. I've seen a couple of them broken off at the tang, and since that's where the serial number is, I would personally try to repair one in fear of altering the number.
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9.3X62AL
Guest
1-MOA-level accuracy from a box-stock levergun is a mite optimistic. Their absence from the line at Camp Perry or at benchrest matches might be what was called a "clue" at my old shop. I just wish Marlin or Winchester would get their act in one box and start making 357 Magnum leverguns again. I missed a Miroku 1892 Short Rifle in 357 Mag at a local shop in August by about a week. Drat the luck, those don't grow on trees.
Ian
Notorious member
Maybe, but 2 moa shouldn't be very difficult. With a little work sorting out the magazine tube, forearm fit, band tension, and some load development 1 MOA should be within reach...IF the bullet is stabilized and IF the bullet remains supersonic for the entire trip to the target.
SierraHunter
Bullshop jr
I think one of the most accurate lever guns I own is a Marlin micro groove that's been rechambered to 358 Winchester. With the RCBS 200gn FNGC and about 36 grains of IMR4895, when I had a scope on the rifle, I've shot several groups at or under 1 MOA.
Will
Well-Known Member
FWIW
I have emailed back and forth with Anthony Impertino about coming out with a hunter line of Henry rifles in 44 magnum and 45 colt with a fast twist say around 1-18" or 1-20". He really liked the idea and told me he was going to send the info to his design team.
Also received a notification the next day that I was being shipped a Henry hat, coffee mug, and keychain.
I really want to do business with Henry due to the customer service and being willing to try new things that customers want.
They are also going to be releasing a 327 magnum big boy next year. This is due to lots of requests from their customers.
I have emailed back and forth with Anthony Impertino about coming out with a hunter line of Henry rifles in 44 magnum and 45 colt with a fast twist say around 1-18" or 1-20". He really liked the idea and told me he was going to send the info to his design team.
Also received a notification the next day that I was being shipped a Henry hat, coffee mug, and keychain.
I really want to do business with Henry due to the customer service and being willing to try new things that customers want.
They are also going to be releasing a 327 magnum big boy next year. This is due to lots of requests from their customers.
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9.3X62AL
Guest
A 327 Federal levergun......about time! I do like that Mr. Imperato employs American workers and makes the arms in this country. Marlin and Winchester used to do that, and used to have products either on dealer shelves or in the pipeline, again like Henry Arms presently accomplishes while the old-liners DON'T. So tired of gunmaker booshwah. (Going off onto tangent warning {HERE}).
Ahem. I am pretty happy with 2 MOA from my leverguns. None of my leverguns wear scopes, and only one ever did--my Marlin 94CL in 25/20. Its accuracy was little better with glassware aboard than with the Lyman aperture sight it usually uses, so to heck with that. Scopes on leverguns look like 70s-vintage Datsun pickups with cab-over campers. It is a 1.5 MOA rifle to 200 yards, with which I am ecstatic.
I've given Marlin almost 3 years to re-start their 1894C line of rifles. If no info is forthcoming at SHOT 2017, then other arrangements need making.
Ahem. I am pretty happy with 2 MOA from my leverguns. None of my leverguns wear scopes, and only one ever did--my Marlin 94CL in 25/20. Its accuracy was little better with glassware aboard than with the Lyman aperture sight it usually uses, so to heck with that. Scopes on leverguns look like 70s-vintage Datsun pickups with cab-over campers. It is a 1.5 MOA rifle to 200 yards, with which I am ecstatic.
I've given Marlin almost 3 years to re-start their 1894C line of rifles. If no info is forthcoming at SHOT 2017, then other arrangements need making.
SierraHunter
Bullshop jr
I've put scopes on levers for load testing, but all of mine wear Lyman peep sights. I'm wanting to try a skinner sight on my 358.
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freebullet
Guest
Well, I'm kinda praying for moa or better when I buy any rifle. T'aint my fault manufactures produce what they do.
What is shocking is how many guns can get there if this or that is massaged, so it is possible like when manufacturers had pride instead of just greed.
What is shocking is how many guns can get there if this or that is massaged, so it is possible like when manufacturers had pride instead of just greed.