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  1. 02-21-2019, 08:42 AM #1
    hillbillydruggist
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    Henry 45-70

    does anyone have any opinions on these?


    thanks
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  2. 02-21-2019, 01:05 PM #2
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    Several little things in general. They are a lighter 45-70 so recoil with a given load will be heavier. For a hunting gun or plinker it should be a lot of fun for the money. Being a single shot OAL isn't as important nor is crimp. bore riding paper patched bullets loaded to almost 3" should be no problem. The shorter barrel makes for a shorter sight radius. Though a tang sight like a marbles or lyman could be fitted to gain some more sight radius. They are easy to mount a scope on and bases and rings are available. You may want to add a hammer extension with the scope also.
    What uses do you see for this rifle? How much use? The single shot isn't a big disadvantage, with practice they can be loaded pretty quickly. It should be useable with any loads smokless or Black Powder and either type bullets.
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  3. 02-21-2019, 01:12 PM #3
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    I've heard discouraging news about it having a heavy trigger.
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  4. 02-21-2019, 02:03 PM #4
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    Just read the other posts on this forum for the trigger fix, simple, detailed and easy!
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  5. 02-21-2019, 02:33 PM #5
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    Yup, the trigger fix is easy - -

    Even I could do it !!!

    Next for my .357 is a sight up-grade.
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