H011 Original

[PT7]

I have 3 Henry's. I don't own an Original. They are all great. But I love the Big Boy. 44 mag ammo is a lot cheaper and easier to come by than 44-40. So is 45 colt and 357 mag. That alone make it the more practical rifle. But it's not always about being practical. I've held an original in hand and they are a drool worthy gun.

Just glancing at some previous posts this morning, and this interesting expression by Squatch on the H011 kinda caught my eye:
"a drool worthy gun."

I think that says it really well. Just that "little problem" of the $$budget$$ always being in the way, isn't it?!?

[Squatch]

That H011 sure is a beautiful rifle, Vietnam71.

Q on your target results. Based on your POA, your two groups are head toward 1 o'clock, but very good for factory settings.
Curious...is there a windage adjustment on this rifle? I've not read anything in the Henry write up about that. I'm certain the rear folding ladder sight handles the elevation okay.

I think of the two Original models, I would have chosen the brass as you did. I noticed how "clean" and distinctive it looks, even without a bronze front barrel band like I have on my .357 Big Boy. I'd like to handle the H011 sometime, if/when our LGS gets one in.

Enjoyed your pic and range report...thanks!

The windage can be adjusted on any rifle with dovetail sights. You just have to tap one of the sights left or right in the dovetail.

[Frank V]

vietnam71 that's beautiful. I wouldn't worry an instant that your rifle is shooting right. A few gentle tapps as Awuatch says is all it'll take & it won't take much either. Tap, shoot, shoot again to verify, tap, shoot, shoot again to verify, & you'll soon be right on for windage & you are correct about the elevation.
Enjoy let us know how it's going.
Those originals sure are pretty!

[Vietnam71]

That H011 sure is a beautiful rifle, Vietnam71.

Q on your target results. Based on your POA, your two groups are head toward 1 o'clock, but very good for factory settings.
Curious...is there a windage adjustment on this rifle? I've not read anything in the Henry write up about that. I'm certain the rear folding ladder sight handles the elevation okay.

I think of the two Original models, I would have chosen the brass as you did. I noticed how "clean" and distinctive it looks, even without a bronze front barrel band like I have on my .357 Big Boy. I'd like to handle the H011 sometime, if/when our LGS gets one in.

Enjoyed your pic and range report...thanks!

The rear sight needs to be drifted either left or right using a gunsmith hammer! The H011 is built exactly like the original 1860 except it's caliber is 44-40. Instead of 44rimfire which is no longer manufactured

[RanchRoper]

I have 3 Henry's. I don't own an Original. They are all great. But I love the Big Boy. 44 mag ammo is a lot cheaper and easier to come by than 44-40. So is 45 colt and 357 mag. That alone make it the more practical rifle. But it's not always about being practical. I've held an original in hand and they are a drool worthy gun.

Just glancing at some previous posts this morning, and this interesting expression by Squatch on the H011 kinda caught my eye:
"a drool worthy gun."

I think that says it really well. Just that "little problem" of the $$budget$$ always being in the way, isn't it?!?

A funny comment I heard once; "I have lots of money, it's just all tied up in debt."

[Frank V]

If it weren't for that money thing we'd all have so many Henrys we wouldn't be able to find a place to sleep!

[Catherine]

Vietnam 71,

Beautiful rifle!

Thank you for the report.

Cate

[Catherine]

Ranch Roper,

Best wishes to you no matter what HENRY CF rifle you decide to get.

Ammunition costs would be something to consider as one man stated unless you reload. The rifle weight might be an issue for some shooters too.

Cate

[RanchRoper]

There's no doubt a BB 44 mag would pack better on my saddle and ammo is easy to find. That's the direction I'm leaning. Thanks for all the info.

[Frank V]

RanchRoper.

If you reload the .44 Mag is a fantastic way to go you can load it from almost .38 special to .44 Mag. & in beteween. The in between was where I found I used it the most! If you don't reload there are a ton of good factory loads & you can even use .44 Specials in it.
It is a great cartridge.