Those look good. I think that the prices will drop quickly once in the market. Dealers will discount them some when they get them.Originally Posted by Ickisrulz
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Those look good. I think that the prices will drop quickly once in the market. Dealers will discount them some when they get them.
Several on-line retailers are advertising them. The lowest price I have found so far is $314.87.
I'm sure they will be below $300 next spring. I am waiting to order a 45-70.
No kidding? Where?
They show the price but no inventory yet.
http://gunsmidwest.com/product/henry...ot-45-70-blwd/
I check pretty often, I really want one of the 45-70's.
Good luck,
Steve in N CA
WOW, that just moved to the top of my list. Thank you for posting.
I like the looks and would prefer a rolling block....how strong to you think the action will be, in regards to 45-70? Pet Loads has three sections for the various strength of the actions.....My guess would be it would fall below the Ruger No. 1 and the Marlin 1895.
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From what I've read, it's a really strong action. The question though is where it would be in relation to the break action. I think it would be above the break action.
Even among rifles of the same type of action, there is considerable variance. From what I understand, the Arisaka was probably one of the strongest bolt actions ever produced.
I guess I should email the folks at Henry and ask them.
Steve
Traditionally, aren't break open actions intended for lower pressure rounds?
Depends upon your definition of "low pressure rounds".
The Thompson Encore has barrels available for it in:
- .300 Win Mag -- 64,000 psi
- .500 S&W -- 50,000 psi
- .30-06 -- 60,200 psi
- 7mm Rem Mag -- 61,000 psi
I suspect that there is more to it than just pressure though. A caliber that pushes a heavy bullet down the barrel is going to generate more recoil than a caliber that pushes a lighter bullet, even if they are both at the same pressure. That recoil affects the linkages.
For example, a .50 BMG has a pressure of only 54,800 psi, but I know of no break action designs for it. You could *physically* chamber a barrel for .50 BMG on an H&R since their "UltraSlug" comes in 12-gauge and the 12-gauge chamber dimensions are *slightly* larger than the base portion of the .50 BMG cartridge, but I suspect it is questionable whether that would leave enough steel around the chamber to handle 54,800 psi, much less whether the action could survive many rounds of that.
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For what it's worth.....
I emailed Anthony suggesting a longer barrel Target version along with a few caliber suggestions.
He responded,"we have some new stuff coming that should be of interest to you".
Don't know exactly what that meant, but seems like more options are ahead.
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Rick C.
Henry stepped up to the plate here brought a little class to the tried and true design made popular by H&R. The brass option make these offerings are really interesting. I fully intend to buy one of the steel ones for my grandson. 44 Mag. I may buy the brass one for myself. 270 grain WFN should be perfect in this rifle loaded over a max dose of H110 or H4227.
I also have a Henry new lever action 410 on order for squirrels and rabbits as well as game farm Pheasants. This company is really making a huge splash and I think you will see new line of calibers every year. Stay tuned.........
Well the blued .44 mag is in my future for sure. Will be watching with interest to see what other calibers they add.
I would like to have one in .44 with the steel frame and straight grip stock. Wonder if, I bought a steel frame, Henry would swap stocks for me? Already have a bunch of range brass so I need to go buy a rifle/dies/molds for it, right?
Just noticed the Henry single shot uses the Weaver 82 scope mount. This means that a Williams WGRS rear sight will mount up just fine. Sweet, way to go Henry!!
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The wife said I could use some wedding money for a gun. Originally I wanted a full size 9mm but, that Henry 44 mag is on my mind a lot lately
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Wedding money? Obviously, it should be a shotgun then...
I should say money we received from the reception. I allready have 2 shot guns lolWedding money? Obviously, it should be a shotgun then...
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Currently casting and loading: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, 9X19, .357 Magnum, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30 WCF, .308 WCF, .45-70.
Anybody buy one yet?
January I believe, have seen no place that has them for sale yet.
Anyone have twist rate for that .44mag?
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