Henry single shot 45-70 load pressure

[45-70marlin]

Henry single shot 45-70 load pressure
Just for your information, I wrote Henry about what pressure reloads for the 45-70 were safe. I am buying one soon. Here is what they said.

We're unable to comment on handloads as their use technically voids our Warranty terms but I can confirm our model H015-4570 falls into the 1895/modern lever category for action strength.

It will safely handle all commercial .45-70 loads except those that are listed "For Ruger No 1 Only."

Best Regards,
Thomas Kotz
Product Manager/Exports
Customer Service: (866) 200-2354

[pworley1]

At least he let you know what level of loads were safe.

[45-70marlin]

Yes, thats what I was after.

[725]

The finest pressure evaluation tool for those single shots is your shoulder. Recoil is brutal as you reach the higher loads. I, too, shoot a single shot .45-70 and have never found it necessary to hot rod it. I can not think of a single incident where a second shot was required to anchor game. YMMV, but I've done very well with the higher loads listed for trap door. Brass lasts longer, too. Enjoy your single shot.

[45-70marlin]

The finest pressure evaluation tool for those single shots is your shoulder. Recoil is brutal as you reach the higher loads. I, too, shoot a single shot .45-70 and have never found it necessary to hot rod it. I can not think of a single incident where a second shot was required to anchor game. YMMV, but I've done very well with the higher loads listed for trap door. Brass lasts longer, too. Enjoy your single shot.

I agree, I have had Ruger no.1 and 3 rifles. I was after the Marlin loads, I wanted to be sure it would handel them safely. I use the black powder velocity loads for practice and the lower marlin loads for hunting.

[lightload]

Did Henry fix the very heavy trigger pull in their single shot rifles? I remember that cocking the hammer required extreme effort.

[scattershot]

Your shoulder will go before the rifle. Just sayin’.

[doghawg]

Did Henry fix the very heavy trigger pull in their single shot rifles? I remember that cocking the hammer required extreme effort.

The recent models with the trigger upgrade are marked V2 on the box and have a small dimple in the trigger guard. I've got three V2's and one of the older versions that was sent in for the recall. All of them have clean breaking 3 1/2 to 4 lb. pulls. You don't need to be a champion thumb wrestler to cock the hammer anymore either! :bigsmyl2:

[45-70marlin]

My new 45-70 is just like doghawg said. Beautiful rifle.

[Milky Duck]

oh man...these things so remind me of the .410 single winchester I learnt to hunt with 42 years ago.....I know where there is one I could purchase,just need to find the funds.

[BLAHUT]

A few years ago, I was instructed by Henery and Marlin, to stay in the trapdoor range.

[405grain]

Just something to keep in mind: the "trapdoor range" will kill a buffalo, and is also used for long range target shooting. There's no need to hot-rod a 45-70.