Henry Rifle Question

[squid8286]

I have a '76 dated Marlin 1895 in 45-70. I don't take it out often. It looks brand new, with a beautiful set of walnut for the stock/foregrip. Are the Henry side gate 45-70s as sturdy as the Marlins used to be? I was thinking of getting one. Also like the idea of a loading gate as well as a tubular magzine. Looking for some input on a Henry big bore, as I have never owned one.Thanks.

 

[MacEntyre]

Are the Henry side gate 45-70s as sturdy as the Marlins used to be?

Yes.

Marilns never lost their sturdiness... Marlins, Remlins and Ruger Marlins have all been sturdy. Remlins may have been poorly fitted for a couple of years, but they were sturdy.

 

[squid8286]

Thank you.

 

[92G]

I own a henry 45-70 steel model before they incorporated loading gate. It runs my reloads great. Very accurate with the right projectile. with hornady FTX 325 projectiles I can connect on 300 yard gong. Quite a bit of drop but very consistent. I would not hesitate to get the Henry 45-70 especially now that the loading gate is standard. The action is solid but probably not on the nuclear 45-70 end like a Ruger #1. When I load 45-70 I follow the mid-level loads compatible with the Henry. Such a great cartridge the 45-70! Govt!