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Most of y’all won’t like this...
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12/31/17 09:42 PM
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But I’m tickled pink. Can’t wait to drop the hammer on a pig or deer .357 mag Henry Big Boy steel 16” barrel Henry picatinny scope vase TPS 30mm TSR low rings Athlon talos btr 1-4x24 mil/mil scope w/illuminated reticle The athalon scope is exceptionally clear. Noticeably clearer than my Nikon Prostaff 7. It was $169 from cameraland. I’m extremely impressed so far just looking through it in the backyard. It’s certainly more “tactical” than I needed for a lever gun, and I wasn’t particularly looking for a mil/mil scope for this gun, but on a value scale, it is so feature packed, it was hard to pass up. I’ll give a better report once I get to shoot it, but I would guess there will be more Athlon scopes in my future. Also, if you guys need any optics, give Doug from cameraland NY a call. He also recommended a set of Minox binoculars to me that I’m also very impressed with for the money. He’s got great deals on optics. I’m a happy customer and he will get my business in the future.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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12/31/17 09:55 PM
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Dalee7892
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I'm thinking about using a red dot instead of a scope. Have a Winchester 357 large loop. Need the picatinney rail, looking.
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Re: Most of y’all won’t like this...
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12/31/17 09:58 PM
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I thought about a red dot, and functionally, it would have been fine, but I wanted to keep it atleast semi traditional. XS sight systems makes rails for the Winchester’s. They seem top notch.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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12/31/17 10:02 PM
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Texas Dan
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Re: Most of y’all won’t like this...
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12/31/17 10:03 PM
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Bi-focal is hell trying to get in focus near and far at the same time. It's sucks getting old. Haven't had time to take this to the range yet. What distance did you sight in for zero?
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12/31/17 10:13 PM
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Bi-focal is hell trying to get in focus near and far at the same time. It's sucks getting old. Haven't had time to take this to the range yet. What distance did you sight in for zero? Haven’t gotten to the range yet. Just got it put together today. And it’s too cold to shoot at paper. I’m planning a range trip Wednesday and I intend on a 50 yard zero. Unless somebody has a better thought. I figure most shots with it will be between 10 and 100 yards so I figured I’d zero it right in between. In my mind, that should keep my in the vitals within that entire range. I also thought about a 25 yard zero then figure out the drop out to 100.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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12/31/17 10:17 PM
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Nice! I always thought about having one reamed to 357 maximum but never did it. I think it is available in 327 Federal magnum now also!
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12/31/17 10:23 PM
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Bi-focal is hell trying to get in focus near and far at the same time. It's sucks getting old. Haven't had time to take this to the range yet. What distance did you sight in for zero? Haven’t gotten to the range yet. Just got it put together today. And it’s too cold to shoot at paper. I’m planning a range trip Wednesday and I intend on a 50 yard zero. Unless somebody has a better thought. I figure most shots with it will be between 10 and 100 yards so I figured I’d zero it right in between. In my mind, that should keep my in the vitals within that entire range. I also thought about a 25 yard zero then figure out the drop out to 100. According to the chart in the following article a 25 yard zero will put you -.2 at 100... 357 mag in rifle
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12/31/17 10:27 PM
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I'm wanting a Mil/Mil scope for my 10/22. I may have to give one of those a try.
Sure wish you were closer. It would be some funny stuff to run that rig down to 300 or 400 yards, maybe farther.
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#7018689
12/31/17 10:36 PM
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Good stuff, looks like hella fun to me.
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12/31/17 10:55 PM
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I'm not running out to get one but I think it is cool. One day I will have one or a 44 mag.
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12/31/17 10:57 PM
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Bi-focal is hell trying to get in focus near and far at the same time. It's sucks getting old. Haven't had time to take this to the range yet. What distance did you sight in for zero? Haven’t gotten to the range yet. Just got it put together today. And it’s too cold to shoot at paper. I’m planning a range trip Wednesday and I intend on a 50 yard zero. Unless somebody has a better thought. I figure most shots with it will be between 10 and 100 yards so I figured I’d zero it right in between. In my mind, that should keep my in the vitals within that entire range. I also thought about a 25 yard zero then figure out the drop out to 100. According to the chart in the following article a 25 yard zero will put you -.2 at 100... 357 mag in rifle Excellent link. Thank you! I’ll give a 25 yard zero a try, then move to the 100 yard range.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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12/31/17 11:29 PM
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How’s the cheek weld with the scope? Henry’s seem to have too much drop at the comb for me, even with irons.
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12/31/17 11:31 PM
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How’s the cheek weld with the scope? Henry’s seem to have too much drop at the comb for me, even with irons. It’s perfect. I can shoulder the rifle very quickly, and my natural head position lines up perfectly.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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01/01/18 12:04 AM
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I don't know if I could get used to that scope on it, but that rifle is really cool. I'm a big fan of Henry rifles.
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#7018917
01/01/18 12:20 AM
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Re: Most of y’all won’t like this...
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01/01/18 01:19 AM
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TFF Caribou
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I'm wanting a Mil/Mil scope for my 10/22. I may have to give one of those a try.
Sure wish you were closer. It would be some funny stuff to run that rig down to 300 or 400 yards, maybe farther. No idea how it tracks or anything of that nature, but built quality seems great. I still want to come see you for a fundamentals of rifle shooting type of class. If I get to do that this spring, I’ll bring this with me.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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01/01/18 02:10 AM
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I see nothing wrong with that set up at all Nice rifle.
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01/01/18 03:02 AM
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I'm thinking about using a red dot instead of a scope. Have a Winchester 357 large loop. Need the picatinney rail, looking. That's what pooped into my head as soon as I looked at the pic...a holographic red dot. That would be about as fast as it gets, I think.
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01/01/18 04:37 AM
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Never judge any tool by its looks. Functionality is what matters most. I've always been a function over fashion kind of guy...I like it.
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01/01/18 07:56 AM
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Nice rifle. I very much want rifles in .357 and .44 magnum. I wish a quality manufacturer would build a 10/22 type autoloader in those calibers.
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01/03/18 12:41 AM
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Range report. Put 20 rounds through it at 25 and 50 yards. I moved around the target and wasn’t shooting for groups, but it took 3 shots to sight in, and every shot after that was within the 1” bullseyes. I love it. Recoil is nada, and the scope is great so far.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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01/03/18 11:08 PM
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Looking and sounding good! Please keep us advised as you work with the new rifle.
I've lusted after a lever gun in 45 Colt for a long time, I just can't scratch up the scratch to make it happen!
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01/03/18 11:14 PM
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Maybe slightly off topic but the .357 is a hammer with 180 grain bullets out of a rifle. It’s one of the most wasted cartridges I can think of in a pistol.
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01/03/18 11:59 PM
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Love the rifle and the caliber but I'd ditch the scope and go with peep sights. I've got two lever guns, the 35 Remington has the peep sights and the 45 Long Colt has Buckhorns and I'm thinking about a peep setup for it.
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