Henry 45-70

[hillbillydruggist]

does anyone have any opinions on these?


thanks

[country gent]

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.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I've heard discouraging news about it having a heavy trigger.

[koger]

Just read the other posts on this forum for the trigger fix, simple, detailed and easy!

[FredBuddy]

Yup, the trigger fix is easy - -

Even I could do it !!!

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