Henry 45/70 Done My Way

[Hennrrraaaayyyyy]

Ok Guy's/Gal's

I could have put this with my original post but decided to just start a new one. Anyway, I did get my new Henry H010 side gate in. Before I shoot my guns there is always a few things that I do to them. First and most important thing is to cut the LOP down to 12.5" which is the first thing I also did on this new Henry. It is hard to match the finish up when you do this and if it did not have checkering I would just redo the whole stock. But did not want to mess the checkering up. It needs a little more sanding to get the sanding marks out but right now I am satisfied with it. I am only 5'5" tall so I have to have that shorter LOP or it feels like I am holding an 8' 2x4 on my shoulder.

Next I always like the way a saddle ring look's on a rifle, so I put them on all my lever's. Nothing but bling but I like them, and the beads are because of my wife being .25 American Indian. I enjoy Honoring her heritage.

I have found that out of all the sights I have tried and own from current to past, that I really like the Marbles Bullseye sight. They are really well made strong sights and easily get a great sight picture. So I also put one on this rifle, sighted in and works great as I already knew it would.

Finally I always wrap my Levers on all my rifles, then I keep them oiled up once in a great while to prevent rust. I am not sure what kind of twine/String this is but I have wrapped a couple levers with it and looks and works well.

Ok enough said so here are a few pictures of her, like I said stock could use a little more work.

Very neat work! Looks grear!!
Mind asking where did you ordered the saddle ring from and the rear sight ? Much appreciated

[jstanfield103]

Saddle Ring was from Beartooth Mercantile ( https://beartoothmercantile.com/universal-saddle-ring/ ) I bought the 8x36 because I already had the drill and tap for that thread pitch.

Rear sight is a Marbles Arms rear Bullseye sight. ( http://www.marblearms.com/rear-sights.html ) I bought three of these off of ebay because I like them so well. Quick and very easy sight picture. Very strong and well made.

[BigAl52]

https://hellhoundleatherco.com/products ... r-wrap-kit

I bought my wrap from these folks and they do a nice job

[Hennrrraaaayyyyy]

Saddle Ring was from Beartooth Mercantile ( https://beartoothmercantile.com/universal-saddle-ring/ ) I bought the 8x36 because I already had the drill and tap for that thread pitch.

Rear sight is a Marbles Arms rear Bullseye sight. ( http://www.marblearms.com/rear-sights.html ) I bought three of these off of ebay because I like them so well. Quick and very easy sight picture. Very strong and well made.

Right on! Thank you!! Will be ordering.

[jstanfield103]

Bigal52, that is a very nice and smooth wrap.

[BigAl52]

They do nice work. I had 2 of them at one time but the other gun I had is in someone elses safe.

[Kissmybrass]

Thanks guy's and thanks for the American Indian respect Grunt67.

I did sight it in with full power reloads of 350 Grain Semi Jacketed RNFP Hornaday. As with usual on recoil from a 45/70. Shot 15 rounds and my shoulder was not happy.

I got into reloading because of my 45-70 kick... I'm making 300g lead bullets with the lower "Sharps" loads and it performs beautifully!
My kids can shoot it without a lot of trouble. I started with factory Hornady and Bear +P loads and wow it hurt lol

These are soft but I had accuracy troubles with them...
https://www.grizzlycartridge.com/shop/g ... np-cowboy/