My new Henry H003T

[Sir Henry]

I've had it for several days but have hardly looked at it. Well the hardwood floor installers are out of the house and I can unlock the hobby room. The receiver cover and buttstock looks like it would be interchangeable with the H001. The cover is painted just like on the Classic and is about the same quality. Nice but nothing special.

The stroke on this pump is very short. The first few times I could barely work the action. But after a few dozen cycles it works a lot smoother although still a tough pull. I suspect it will get smoother with use. Since it is sub freezing out now wouldn't be a good time to shoot a maiden bullet. It still needs breaking in and I've found that when I cycle it left-handed it works great. But right-handed it gives me a little problem. I've always thought even the slightest side pressure can really effect how you work the action. This is true even on the Henry rimfire levers.

I suspect this rifle will not give me any problems either handed once I figure out how it likes to be stroked.

[JEBar]

really looking forward to your range reports

[BigAl52]

I to am curious how you will like it. Im on the fence as to whether to buy one or not. Club has one in 22 mag but I have held off due to ammo prices. Al

[Tape]

congrats, I wish Henry built semi-auto's, I'm searching/waiting on a good deal on a 22mag Volquartsen. Funny what Al said and I really agree but I got that damn 22mag auto bug that will not get off my skin. Like I really need it

[Les]

The first thing I did when I got my H003T was to strip it down, remove any burrs, and lubricate it. There was absolutely no lubrication on any of the moving parts. Once it was all back together, it was a whole lot smoother to operate. The action needs to be cycled firmly, but it is very predictable.

If yours is anything like mine, SH, you'll be amazed at the accuracy. I was expecting it to be a lot of fun, but not particularly accurate, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I'm sure you're going to love it!

[Sir Henry]

The first thing I did when I got my H003T was to strip it down, remove any burrs, and lubricate it. There was absolutely no lubrication on any of the moving parts. Once it was all back together, it was a whole lot smoother to operate. The action needs to be cycled firmly, but it is very predictable.

If yours is anything like mine, SH, you'll be amazed at the accuracy. I was expecting it to be a lot of fun, but not particularly accurate, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I'm sure you're going to love it!

With my hardwood floors going in I'm almost homeless for another week and don't want to start a new project. But I have examined the rifle carefully and the limited moving parts that I can see are dry so I suspect you are right about oiling it.

Pump rifles/shotguns are like a new wallet or baseball glove and need to be trained right. Right now the pump is working perfect but the release is sticking sometimes. But it is also me trying to get used to the new action too. I have pump shotguns and another pump 22 but for the most part I don't shoot them much and my hands both have Henry lever action memory.

[ditto1958]

We need some pics of this creature.

[Sir Henry]

Okay here is a picture. I think it is fitting to use the hardwood floor addition as a background.

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[DWD445]

Sweet !!! Got any plans to customize??

[BigAl52]

Man Gene that floor really looks nice.

[BigAl52]

Oh Ya so does the gun.

[BigAl52]

I looked at one today at the big boy gun store. Threw her up to my shoulder and ran the action. Im afraid the next time I go over there its coming home with me. I had to do this in three different posts in hopes of narrowing the gap between me an RR. I know theres no hope in catching him but you cant blame a guy for tryin can ya.

[ditto1958]

I looked at one today at the big boy gun store. Threw her up to my shoulder and ran the action. Im afraid the next time I go over there its coming home with me. I had to do this in three different posts in hopes of narrowing the gap between me an RR. I know theres no hope in catching him but you cant blame a guy for tryin can ya.

I hear the rewards for high posters here are quite remarkable. Fame, riches...

[BigAl52]

Im trying to reach that cattle driver status. More notarity and authority.

[Sir Henry]

Sweet !!! Got any plans to customize??

I'm not sure I could improve on it. Yes I might be able to shoot better with better sights but I would be loosing the best feature of the pump. I have always found a pump to be the fastest non semi-auto out there for shooting moving game. In the 70's I hunted coyote with a pump shotgun. Following and leading a running coyote was quickest if you needed a second shot. A lever action is a close second but being a southpaw shooter for most my life a bolt action just didn't cut it.

I cycled it about a hundred more times all left-handed and didn't have a single problem. Then I switched and went to right-handed and started having problems. The biggest problem was the action lever kept locking. The pump action was working good but not as smooth as left-handed.

[Sir Henry]

I looked at one today at the big boy gun store. Threw her up to my shoulder and ran the action. Im afraid the next time I go over there its coming home with me. I had to do this in three different posts in hopes of narrowing the gap between me an RR. I know theres no hope in catching him but you cant blame a guy for tryin can ya.

I hear the rewards for high posters here are quite remarkable. Fame, riches...

It also catapulted RR into printed material.

[Hitman]

I looked at one today at the big boy gun store. Threw her up to my shoulder and ran the action. Im afraid the next time I go over there its coming home with me. I had to do this in three different posts in hopes of narrowing the gap between me an RR. I know theres no hope in catching him but you cant blame a guy for tryin can ya.

I hear the rewards for high posters here are quite remarkable. Fame, riches...

It also catapulted RR into printed material.

Yes, he is a celebrity now.

[Les]

Im trying to reach that cattle driver status. More notarity and authority.

Nah, don't you belive it. It just means you have to walk through more poop to get where you're going.

[BigAl52]

I here when you become the big wheel that the animals notice you more.

[Cofisher]

And they laugh harder