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GENERAL => General Firearms Discussion => Topic started by: KnightSchneider on March 07, 2020, 12:11:18 AM

Title: Henry X
Post by: KnightSchneider on March 07, 2020, 12:11:18 AM

I’ve never been a lever action guy, but have regretted getting rid of my last .45-70.  I picked up a Silencerco Hybrid as a general jack of all trades type of can...always with the thought of running .45-70 suppressed. 

I had hope that somebody would make a modern bolt action in .45-70.  Marlin post Remington was not really that appealing to me.  Henry always had the front loading, and the owner made statements that seemed like they would never produce something in a threaded black rifle type format.

Then they did.

My local dealer pulled this gem out of the back...knowing that I had a hybrid.

It came home.

I’m hoping to get some initial shots off tomorrow, but handling impressions are positive.  With the suppressor, the balance point is just forward the receiver. 

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200307/78bb221520d76abd2e5390dfd487fe8f.jpg)


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Title: Re: Henry X
Post by: KnightSchneider on March 16, 2020, 06:59:47 PM

First rounds down range were very pleasant; even with full power .45-70; the rifle was a blast to shoot.  I did not have any sort of optic on it, so did not do any accuracy type testing; just basic function checking with a few different loads.  I tried Peters 405 gr SP, Hornady 325 FTX Leverevolution, and Fort Scott Munitions 300 gr solid copper.  Everything cycled perfectly, and loaded fine; the website lists capacity at 4+1; I was able to load 5 rounds into the tube without issue with all types off ammo; almost a 6th, in fact.  The low pressure round suppresses well; it was very mild on the ears, both shooting and at the 3 and 9 o'clock of the shooter.

I got an EGW picatinny base installed; I'm thinking a good, low power variable will live on this in the very near future.

Title: Re: Henry X
Post by: Hammer Time on March 16, 2020, 07:01:48 PM

Sweet! Keep us updated. I've been very impressed with my Henry Big Boy Steel - very smooth action, and just rock solid all around.

Title: Re: Henry X
Post by: Claymore504 on March 16, 2020, 07:22:33 PM

Very cool! I like it. I am wanting a lever gun in 30.30. A 336 most liley is what I will get.

Title: Re: Henry X
Post by: timetofly on March 16, 2020, 08:06:42 PM

That is so sweet.  That is an acquisition after I get a larger safe.

Title: Re: Henry X
Post by: Tok36 on March 16, 2020, 08:11:19 PM

Good looking set up you have there. Thank you for the post and the pic.

Title: Re: Henry X
Post by: KnightSchneider on June 12, 2020, 08:05:12 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200613/4e7bff1e02a80220aab31c4b30bed306.jpg)
Got a Leupold 1.5-4x20 VX Freedom scope installed.

Got out today...here is 325 gr FTX Leverevolution at 100 yds.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200613/cd8f3e7ce4ba6323af8f2284e85982af.jpg)
I’m very satisfied with that group with a 4x scope.


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Title: Re: Henry X
Post by: Ron M. on June 12, 2020, 08:18:40 PM

I'm tempted to buy the 45-70 version and see if I can re-barrel to 357Maximum or maybe 38-55.

I have the 357 Mag version with a Leupold 2x installed, suppressed and shooting a heavy bullet subsonic load is a lot of fun. I've taken a large pile of raccoons with a 200gr soft cast gas check bullet loaded to 750fps. With a full charge 180gr load I've killed a couple of dozen feral hogs.