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Just back from the range with four loads (three bullet weights).
31 degrees, total greyout, hazy.
The two best 100-yard 3-shot groups were a 150 at 7/16 of an inch & 1 inch even with a 178.
Does it cycle smoothly, say as nicely as a well used Marlin? How's the trigger? Is there enough drop in the stock it would work with open sights, or is this one of those "scope only" stock configurations?
The mainspring was a little strong on this sample, which means it takes a little more effort to start the action cycling.
That's under discussion at Henry & will probably be lightened a bit, depending on how far they can take it without compromising ignition.
Once past the first 3/4 inch or so of bolt travel, getting the hammer cocked & the bolt off it, very smooth.
Clean trigger, 6 pounds.
That may go lower.
Bearing in mind that this is early, right now no sights.
Stock is angled for glass.
Discussions on-going at Henry about the possibility of an iron-sighted version, which would involve a different stock angle.
The emphasis is on long-range accuracy & that means a scope, at least starting out.
Yeah, but not intentionally.
I've asked if I can forward a Henry-supplied image I have, no response yet.
I'll see what the answer is, but it's not a very clear image.
Denis
That's most likely the barrel length they'll stick with.
It handles quite well as it sits.
A sighted version with a different stock angle may be on the horizon.
Denis