I'm wanting to buy a Henry. What would be your first choice? Deer rifles good shooters?
-1 I paid a little over $600 for mine, this is less than a shootable vintage Win or Marlin 45/70, and based on the rifle I got it seems like a value compared to some of the other %#%^ you can spend that much on it today's world. It appears to be extremely well made by an American company that takes pride in their craftsmanship. I'm curious to hear why you think they would not stand the test of time like a Winchester or pre-Rem Marlin?I'm not big on Henry products, I think they are over priced for what they are. Not bad mouthing
them they just don't measure up to Winchesters or JM Marlins. The designs they are building have
been kicking around for years. Their is no doubt they are using better materials than the previous
makers and everyone seems to be pleased with their Customer Service. I don't look at them to
have the durability of Wins/ Marlin. Remington has ruined Marlin line of rifles crating a hole in lever
action market for Henry to fill. With some of their rifles around the $900 range I can find a high
condition Win, Mar or Brn for same or less. By accident will end up with a rifle that is not only a
more durable gun but will have a higher resale value. Henry- bah humbug.
That was true with the 357 as well... "With Authority." very good way to describe what you had to do.Have been looking at them myself the last couple a years for the purpose of deer hunting.
Fired a 22 and 44 Golden Boy a buddy of mine has and the actions were really smooth. The 44 had to be cycled with a bit of authority but was still smooth.
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A good point. My story is not a about a rifle, but a shotgun. My buddy owns a Remington Model 1894 SxS, 12Ga. manufactured in 1903. He has to shoot reduced pressure loads through the Damascus barrels, but he just loves hunting and fishing with old stuff!Also agree with the thought that the old school/hands on milling process of the better quality steel we had back years ago, along with hand fitting parts that used to be done usually created a much smoother, more reliable, long lasting firearm in general compared to today's machine fitted, stamped/MIM cheaper parts.