rjm158
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If you don't do it and someone beats you to it, you'll be regretting it for days....ask me how I know. GO!
Ron
Ron
Henry 45-70
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That's a fact...
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wisconsinteacher
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The check is going in the mail tomorrow morning. If I ever need the money, I will post it on here and one of you guys will have to buy it from me!!!
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Congratulations on your new Henry 45-70!
Post some pictures when you get her hi.
Are you going to mount for glass?
JD338
Post some pictures when you get her hi.
Are you going to mount for glass?
JD338
DrMike
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Decisions, decisions.
If you buy it show us a picture and I'll mail you some Nosler 300 grain ballistic silver tips factory seconds but I can't tell the difference.
I'm guessing you will reload?
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wisconsinteacher
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I do plan on loading for this rifle. The store is back home so I don't know when I will get there because of archery season going on now in WI. My hope is to shoot a doe this weekend and run home next weekend to see my parents and pick up the 45-70. Kinda funny. The rifle was built 3 miles from my house but I have to go back to my hometown to pick it up.
Guy Miner
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Late to this thread but I just had the opportunity to shoot the 45-70 Henry. It shot well and reliably:
ultimatereloader.com
Perhaps this will help?
Regards, Guy
High Power Versatility: .45-70 Henry X Model – Ultimate Reloader
ultimatereloader.com
Perhaps this will help?
Regards, Guy
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Guy,
Thanks for the good write up and video on the Henry 45-70. The can really tames the beast.
JD338
Thanks for the good write up and video on the Henry 45-70. The can really tames the beast.
JD338
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wisconsinteacher
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Great info in your write up Guy. I think I will be happy with this rifle. I ordered brass, dies and bullets this morning. I need to look at the Skinner Peep Sight next. I think that would be a great addition to the rifle.
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WT,
Skinner sights are good.
Are you going to mount a scope or just use iron sights?
JD338
Skinner sights are good.
Are you going to mount a scope or just use iron sights?
JD338
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wisconsinteacher
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Open sights. Going with the Skinner. Just need to pick the color. Black/gold or case hardened???
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The 1895G holds 4+1 but I always load 3 shells in this or any rifle for that matter. Can't tell you the last time I needed more than 1 shot.
JD338
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wisconsinteacher
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This weekend I went home and picked up my new rifle from a local store. I added a Skinner peep and drifted out the rear sight. I need to find a dovetail slot blank to fill in the barrel slot. Hoping to break it in soon. If I'm lucky I will get to use it next month for deer season. I really like it so far. The action is very smooth and it comes up quick. One last cool thing about the rifle. I was built on my birthday according to the packaging slip that came with it.
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If you want to try some Nosler Ballistic Silvertips I'll send you some
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Congratulations on your new birthday rifle.
Hope you connect on a big Wisconsin buck. The 45-70 is a sledgehammer on deer. The blood trails are impressive too.
JD338
48.5gr IMR 4198 should put you in business with those.
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wisconsinteacher
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I couldn't wait to shoot the new rifle so I went after work today. I had 10 rounds loaded. The goal was to get it on paper at 50. I'm not very good with a peep sight but I got it on paper. Now to get those 2 high ones into the group. This load produced a very mild recoil. I would compare it to a 7-08 or less. Fun to shoot. I want to try a little heavier charge and see what happens.
