Henry Single-Shot 44Mag Sight-in
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:49 pm
Finally got our home-grown range rebuilt so we sighted in the new Single-shot 44. Pictures tell the story.
The sights were pretty close right out of the box - only took 1 1/2 turns on the rear windage to dial it in at 25 yds. I am sure someone with better eyes could tighten up this group with this rifle using the iron sights - but I was happy with the results. We like to shoot our 44's at steel plates at 25yds and this rifle can ring em every time if we do our part. I usually have trouble with buckhorn iron sights, but for some reason I can shoot this rifle as is. I am still hoping that Skinner can come up with a good rear peep for these single shots - a Skinner rear and Lyman Globe on the front would make this the perfect 44Mag single-shot.
First impressions:
- The recoil pad on this gun is excellent. This is the most comfortable shooting 44Mag in our stable. Recoil just isn't a factor on this gun - we shot factory Federal 240g JHP that usually gives a good kick and it felt like 44 Special in this rifle.
- The hammer is still hard to cock, but it got significantly better after about 15 rounds. We'll put a hammer extension on it to make it easier to cock and it probably won't be an issue in the future.
- The trigger seemed a little stiff, (probably 5-6 Lbs pull), but it does break clean - we'll see if it lightens up a little bit with use.
- Overall this gun is a real joy to shoot - very comfortable for a 44Mag - could shoot this thing all day - this will be a crowd favorite when the water jugs and pumpkins come out...
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First impressions:
- The recoil pad on this gun is excellent. This is the most comfortable shooting 44Mag in our stable. Recoil just isn't a factor on this gun - we shot factory Federal 240g JHP that usually gives a good kick and it felt like 44 Special in this rifle.
- The hammer is still hard to cock, but it got significantly better after about 15 rounds. We'll put a hammer extension on it to make it easier to cock and it probably won't be an issue in the future.
- The trigger seemed a little stiff, (probably 5-6 Lbs pull), but it does break clean - we'll see if it lightens up a little bit with use.
- Overall this gun is a real joy to shoot - very comfortable for a 44Mag - could shoot this thing all day - this will be a crowd favorite when the water jugs and pumpkins come out...
.. my hope was during this trip to be a able to spend about 16 hours over 4 days at Jay Henges rifle/pistol range .... using both our Henry 44 and Ruger Redhawk, firing a hundred rounds in an hour really doesn't take a great deal of effort .... when we left home, I honestly anticipated running out so I have the makings on hand back there to reload all of the brass .... if I end up hauling all most (if not all) of the 1,274 back home, guess I'll have to order more brass .. 