Henry 45 70 Side Gate Lever Action Rifle Review

[@rustyshackelford4592]

Oh man, that is my dream gun. I'd take one of those over an AR any day of the week! It's also a great blue helmet gun.

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

Guns don't kill people, the Govt does!!!

[@JimmieJoeSparky]

Breakin two electric Boogaloo 🇺🇸

[@ILHillbilly67]

Anything moving faster than 2500fps is a blue helmet round

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

😆😆👋👋🔥🔥👍👍

[@noneshere]

I seen a 45/70 take down 2 elk from a long shot on a lake. Thats an old bullet

[@charlesthompson4224]

Euphoric! Your review of this new model shows the rifles beauty and power. I am 64 years old, retired from the military and law enforcement, and found shooting the 45/70 to be an exhilarating experience. Wow, just wow!

[@russjohnson5443]

Hope the ache in your shooting shoulder subsided from the recoil.

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

If you own a 45/70 I highly recommend that you reload for it. Lee sells a handheld press for less than $40, Lee dies for 45/70 $25, and a hand priming tool $30. So less than $100 for the tools which can be cheaper than a single day shooting that caliber with store bought ammo($30-$50 for a box of twenty). Starline brass is the highest quality and will last forever or use mixed brass you saved from shooting factory ammo. If you want to cast bullets on the cheap I recommend Lee 405 grain round nose, flat point. The mold is $25, a casting ladle is around $20, and you can get a few heavy duty grill thermometers for cheap. I use the thermometers for the "Green Egg" grills. I use more than one so that I know if one the the thermometers is reading wrong. A big cast iron pot(mark it as lead contaminated so nobody finds it years later and cooks in it) to melt the lead with the thermometers around the rim. My favorite powder for the 45/70 is Hodgdon Varget. Molten lead and water do not mix. The energy released from a drop of water in a pot of lead can send 700F lead flying. Never happened to me but it is a big no-no. Best get a casting manual and reloading guide. I recommend Lee reloading manual and the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook. Beautiful rifle. I have one of the few good Remington/Freedom Group Marlin 1895Guide guns. They made some good rifles in their last two years of operation. Mine has none of the quality control issues and cycles like a JM Marlin. Has a grey/black laminate stock that matches my Tikka T3x .260Rem. I swapped the stock iron sights for Skinner peep sight. I like to think of the 45/70 as a caliber somewhere between a rifle round and a slug in a rifled 12 gauge.

[@christopherwg4236]

I wish I knew how to hand load

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

@@christopherwg4236 It is easy if you can follow basic instructions included with the dies and more description in reloading manuals. Always work up loads as instructed and do not go over published max data unless you are experienced and want to work up loads for a certain firearm. An example is the famously strong Ruger Super Blackhawks/ Redhawks and Ruger single shot rifles. Some guns can eat the really hot stuff but it is still safer to stay within published data by the powder manufacturer. I think Lee makes the best reloading manuals and data but will use books by Hornady sometimes for loading their bullets.

[@LooxJJ]

@@christopherwg4236 there are so many resources on internet on reloads. Also, find a local reloading community - they will walk it through for you. Here in Los Angeles, there is a shop where you can reload - and many "veterans" of reload will help you out as well. I am sure you will be able to find something that is closer to you. Cheers!

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

@@LooxJJ That is cool. I have never seen a shop that does that.

[@ShrekMeBe]

The lever action on this gun really allows for handmade ammo, as cycling is done with progressive force and slow motion, compared to the semiautomatics that need tighter tollerances. Buy the caps, melt your tips, reuse the brass, pour in the powder... shoot as much as your shoulder can take. 20bucks a bullet...

[@PLA5207]

Henry owners are brilliant. They have combined the best of both worlds. Bravo to you all.

[@ytrefugee113]

It's always nice to see more options coming from Henry!

[@operatorunknown3055]

Something aboot the sound of the action being cycled is purely satisfying. And that goes for all cowboy action firearms.

[@jerroldkazynski5480]

Don't forget the Colt 45 clicks!

[@dwinurrizkia61]

Winchester firearm very popular

[@Jason-kg4rs]

I feel the same about single action revolvers....it's like ASMR.

[@terrancebell8582]

@@Jason-kg4rs you mean. like the 6 inch barrel Ruger Blackhawk? LOL.

[@dickdastardly8150]

Agreed most absolutely! Cases sliding into cylinder, being ejected from cylinder. Lever cycles and tube racks. Hammer clicks, cylinder spins. Double barrels breaking open schofields breaking open. Pure bliss I'm about to put on a Sam peckinpah film right now

[@colinmccann7123]

My son inlaw is a gunsmith !! I just got to handle a 45-70 and it is a well built rifle. I would love to have one !!

[@edallen5711]

Just got my Henry 45-70 side gate and I LOVE it!. Fired 405 grain lead cast bullets and 325 grain FMJ Hollow points. The 325 had more recoil due to speed. Loved hearing the steel plates as they were being hit with the 45-70 bullets. Definitely a solid hitter.

[@reserrvoirman]

Love lever action rifles. My first deer rifle was a model 94 Winchester in 30/30. Took many a deer open sites. Would love to get a Henry. They make a great looking rifle.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Hats off to Anthony Imperato for responding to what his customers want.

[@Vox-Populi]

My 45LC Henry is just a blast to shoot. 10 rounds of pure quality all the way around.

[@emillotyanu2350]

Thank you for the review! I love .45-70 cartridge. I own a Winchester 1886 model chambered for .45-70 and I love it. It's a pretty heavy gun. Very accurate. And the recoil is not so bad. I look forward to try Henry!

[@Peach_Of_A_Hand]

The intro reminded me of the old western movies where they had 20 shots in their 6 shot Peacemakers lol.

[@mia1shooter]

Your videos get an automatic like regardless...i smash the like button even before the video even starts. Your videos are always consistent, no bs talking, no long-drawn-out intro with loud obnoxious music, just straight to shooting, and then actual great useful knowledge about the gun.

[@davidmartin5179]

Love my Henry .45 cal, I put Hi-Vis sights on it and it’s wicked. Waiting for the same gun in .357 mag but up here in Canada we can’t get them right now. My .45-70 is a Marlin 1896 CB but the Henry’s are better. I’m getting one for sure in .45-70 Great review and God Bless.

[@peadookie]

As a Henry 45-70 owner (this exact rifle minus the side load) who hunts exclusively with this gun, I gotta say, calling it a 1000 yard rifle is a stretch. Yes, that was true for some very well practiced folks back in the day with long-barrel led, ladder-sited rifles, but for most people, this rifle is a 100-200yd rifle at best.

[@stevenjohannesson316]

Which is fine if used for what the cartridge was designed for, close quarters work on dangerous and large animals, as in Bears. If you’re looking for a flat shooter 1000 yard long gun, there a much better choices.

[@peadookie]

@@stevenjohannesson316 100%. I’m in bear country for sure and I enjoy a shorter-range game than most. But still might not be calling it a 100-yd cartridge haha. I’ve rung steel at 400 before but you better bet I was aiming at the moon haha. If I was looking to make 1km shots, there’s not a snowball’s chance I’d be attempting with a 45-70 haha.

[@michealsmith6881]

I got my Henry Catalog in the mail today Ive been wanting a Henry in 45/70. After seeing this video this is the lever gun i want. I have my father in laws Winchester 94 in 30/30. Now he's going to have a brother to keep him company. The BEST thing it's made in THE USA

[@sisleymichael]

The 45-70 is a thumper!! I am getting too old to handle that recoil anymore. After shoulder surgery I sold mine. Yes, Henry does make very good rifles. I still have a 22LR, 44 mag, and 30-30 from Henry. Accurate too.

[@ericc155]

Just had shoulder surgery to, still want that rifle though.

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

44 mag lever-gun is on my short list. I am waiting for Ruger to drop the new Marlin lever actions. For those who don't know: Marlin was owned by Remington/Freedom Group who has now gone bankrupt. Various companys bought different parts. Forgot who bought Bushmaster. Also, forgot who bought Remington Ammunition, haha. But, Ruger bought Marlin and announced earlier this year that they would be releasing the lever-gun line by the end of 2021. They will probably make other popular Marlin firearms as well but wanted to get a jumpstart on their flagship guns, the lever actions. You know Ruger won't send out junk and I think that Marlin owners will love the new Ruger/Marlins.

[@ericc155]

If they make the 44mag lever action. I'm in for 1 myself. My brother bought my dad a 44mag semi auto.....

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

@@ericc155 Rifle? Handgun?

[@ericc155]

@@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm carbine rifle

[@CrappyCornFlake]

Damn. Sootch handles that 45-70 recoil like a champ.

[@pauld6967]

I am a big guy and I freely admit that after the bruising I got from my first day at the range with my 45-70, I bought a shoulder pad to deal with the recoil.

[@DL-ij7tf]

I've never fired one, lots of people say the recoil is really bad but it never looks bad when I see people shoot it. Maybe KZbinrs are more beastly than me. I assume it's vaguely 12ga-ish (maybe slugs) which isn't anything to fuss over.

[@pauld6967]

@@DL-ij7tf Oh my friends that came to the range with me on the next outing mocked me when they saw the shoulder pad. They stopped laughing and asked to borrow it after the first shot. Now, the first day's bruising was due to my foolishly sending dozens of rounds down range instead of just getting a feel for the rifle and then changing to a different weapon. Additional note: mine is a Marlin. I haven't bought a Henry yet.

[@michealbates6369]

@@DL-ij7tf In my personal experience, factory loaded 45-70 has less recoil than most factory loaded 12 guage.

[@DL-ij7tf]

@@michealbates6369 If that's the case I feel like 45-70's recoil is pretty exaggerated. I've shot .300 Win Mag and considered it more unpleasant than most or all 12ga. The impulse was much sharper due to the high velocity, like a harsh yank instead of the punch of a heavy, slow shotgun. I assume 45-70 would be in-between in sensation, being slow for a rifle but faster than shotgun.

[@white_horse_willy]

The first gun my youngest son bought on his own was a trapdoor. No 4473 required. Brought a tear to my eye since he went for an oldie and a classic. Hitting steel at 100 yards with that rifle is a hoot.

[@kevinrollman3101]

The Hornady leverevolution 325FTX hollow points are a beautiful round!! And if you want a really nice punch the HSM Bear rounds: 430 grain, +P, RNFP, really nice!!

[@jettgjr31]

Got all of them

[@manuelmanolo7099]

I've never shot a firearm in my life but that crunchy lever action is to die for

[@patches6309]

Bought mine a couple months ago & thanks to ridiculous ammo prices I still have not had the heart to shoot any of the highly overpriced rounds I bought? Love the look & feel of this rifle. Can't wait to sight it in and take it huntin!

[@birchwhitehd]

I owned a marlin 444 , loved it, I hand loaded 265 gr xtp’s was deadly on deer! Marlin quality is crap now, I’d love a Henry side gate 45-70

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Ruger bought Marlin, so give them time and they may well bring Marlin back to something like their glory days of the 1980s. Stay tuned.

[@VMEMotor5]

Marlin isn't currently being made. Yes the Remington made Marlins were crap. Ruger has purchased the rights to make Marlin, so hopefully the quality comes back.

[@trumpie5399]

Marlin 1895 in 45/70 the first batches from Remington were poor quality. But subsequent versions were made from new machinery and had much better quality. Now the machinery being in Ruger possession quality should be as good or better. I have a Later version 1895 Tapper accuracy is excellent with handloads of IMR 4198 @ 48.0 with the excellent 350gr Speer FN in WW brass will be Moose Hunting with this rifle in Alaska.

[@69Bushrider]

This is a clone of Marlin 336 model ,of advanced they have is the loading tube. I have the 1895 Marlin JM 45-70 government and I love it .Hope Ruger come with same quality like JM did.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@trumpie5399 Lucky you to get a chance to take that into the woods after moose. That reload looks very nice. The nice thing about the 1895 is that it has a stouter action able to withstand more robust loads than ordinary factory loads normally are, should you want some more power.

[@butchhill5656]

I shot an old Springfield 73 . Back in 1973, loved the way it shot. I think it may have been black power. Long time ago. I got Henry last year, great gun.

[@texasboy5117]

I've had a 45-70 for just about 20 years. If you shoot a box at the range you will feel it in your shoulder. But when hunting you may only put two rounds though the gun. You will never feel it at all. And yes they are so much fun tp shoot.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

The 45.70 is the only government i'll ever trust :-) Greets, T.

[@skiprichards1892]

Amen brother

[@jameshoma8885]

Should be on a t shirt

[@Deadly_DoRight]

AMEN

[@chadmcginney1600]

Here , here!!!! 🇺🇸

[@6Sally5]

Sootch, you left out two VERY important points...the Cool Factor of lever action and the Cool Factor of side loading gate!

[@6.5mm_is_the_best_mm]

Lever action 45/70s are rated to around 30,000 psi officially but a huge consensus of hand loaders agree that a modern lever-gun like a Henry or Marlin can handle 45,000 psi/ 42,000 cup. This is well proven as many push the envelope well past even that. Personally, I look for the powder that has the best ratio of psi/velocity. Hodgdon Varget burns a little dirty unless loaded to max with a 405 grain projectile but gives amazing performance for velocity and standard deviation(accuracy) with pressures that stay within manufacturers recommendations. Another cool powder for lower velocity is Buffalo Rifle that was formulated with straight wall cartridges in mind. It is also one of the absolute best powders for reduced charge or subsonic rifle rounds. Many powders can behave very strangely if you reduce the charge much lower than published data and cause a detonation in the case instead of a steady burn and blow up a gun. Buffalo Rifle will never cause a detonation and can be used to create subsonic for probably any straight wall or bottleneck cartridge. I cast 180 grain .308 bullets and load subsonics for my Rem 700.

[@STB-jh7od]

I like the fact that it has both side gate AND Tube loading. Safely load from the tube, then work lever, to chamber round, add another round with the side-gate.

[@tnp5272ify]

Added a slip on recoil pad on my single shot Henry 45-70 and it really helps the shoulder.

[@srsatlaf4730]

Adding the side gate and keeping the tubular magazine is the best of both worlds. All of my lever actions will be Henry Arms.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Thank you for review. I love that you reviewed this rifle. I burned my 2021 firearm budget (so easy to do with prices the way they are) but this is in my top 3 for 2022.

[@Iluvbisquits]

Two things: First of all, as a lefty, the side loading gate on a lever-gun is a game changer. Second, when I bought my Rossi Rio-Grande years ago, I remember the ol' fella at the gun store telling me: "There ain't a creature walkin' the continent of North America that this rifle couldn't take down."

[@englishmanpipesmoker3425]

I'm a lefty also, loved my Marlin 30/30 but in Pennsylvania we have some Looooongg power line shots up the mountains and I lost a few doe up there. My buddy has a 45.70 and just nails them with it.

[@barcelona2170]

I recently acquired single shot 45/70 and 450 bushmaster rifles. My first time getting into big bore. Man....it's addictive. Love this.

[@DavidMN-]

Beautiful firearm in a very serious round! I need a level action in my life and I think this one is on the short list. Great review brother

[@lbhunter6341]

Don't hesitate if you get an opportunity to get the Henry...I did and had to wait two years to find the next one...big mistake passing on it two years earlier!

[@Jbonneville6572]

To attest to Henry's excellent customer service I had a older model H010 that originally had the ghost ring rear sight and barrel band, the outter mag tube kept popping out so I sent it in for repair, they ended up installing a whole new barrel and magazine tube along with the updated dove tail sights. The gun came back packaged like a brand new gun. Unfortunately the gun then had another issue, the lever would not stay closed so I sent it back to them to get repaired. The rifle again came back packaged like new and again the lever unfortunately would not stay closed. I called Henry and let them know I was pretty upset and did not want to send the gun back unless I was guaranteed to get a brand new rifle back. Henry said "no problem sir we are very sorry for your troubles and will either give you a full refund or send you a brand new rifle" long story short I have a brand new one on its way and cant wait to shoot it!! I will admit I was a little frustrated with all the screwing around but the bottom line is Henry was not going to stop trying until I was completely satisfied so hats off to them!!

[@kevinrollman3101]

The Remington made 1895 Marlins were made excellent, despite all the false rumors. Mine was purchased in 2019 and it has been flawless!!

[@garyh1449]

The best warranty is the one you don't have to use. At the very least if a firearm is returned it should be gone over with a fine toothed comb to make sure that it works properly. They obviously didn't fix the lever issue or didn't check to see that it was fixed. I swear, some people just go through the motions while in a daze.

[@Jbonneville6572]

@@garyh1449 I hear ya and don’t get me wrong I got a sore throat from cussing at them so much but I guess at the end of the day they did at least make it right. Don’t quote me on this but I believe right before I sent the old one back for the last time I was actually talking on the phone and emailing with the 3rd or 4th highest in command at Henry. They realized I was very upset and desperately wanted to make it right with me. Also note most of this occurred during the heart of the Fauci Flu bullshit so who knows how much that might have played a roll!

[@robertwalters4676]

And what firearms company do you own?@@garyh1449

[@captainklr6508]

Good job Sootch. You took that recoil like it was nothing! Beautiful gun. I’ve read that when you fire a 45~70 the Earths rotation momentarily stops. A good Grizzley gun.

[@jeremyyoung4415]

I killed a car with one.

[@thisiconisactuallygoofysfa9960]

The way the best sounds like background shots at the range 👌

[@brianpartlow5530]

I have a Henry big boy 357. It's great! Fun and accurate! That 45-70 looks like it kicks. I wish I would have waited for the side gate loader.

[@331Grabber]

I have a Henry X Model in 44 mag and just got a New Henry Big Boy Steel in 357 with the side gate. Now looking at a Henry like the one in this video. Did you get the carbine or the long barrel 357? I got the long one and it's surprising how accurate it is with factory sights

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

I’m debating whether to get a lever action for home defense, I think they are underrated, and I believe one and 357 would be plenty sufficient

[@fargomonkey5133]

You're singing my song there! They are extremely underrated. I want the Henry X model in 357 Magnum so badly, I can taste it!!

[@kevinwhite9761]

I have a Henry All Weather in 45-70. It’s my Bigfoot gun.

[@MidwestRarity]

As terrible as this sounds, for the people who have noisier neighbors its alot more lowkey than an ar or bullpup platform.

[@almostontimehero5415]

@@MidwestRarity PA keeps trying to pass red flag laws. I've held them back but it's only a matter of time before we fall. Nosey or hateful neighbors could cost you greatly.

[@PacketWrangler]

The only pause I'd have to considering a lever action rifle for any kind of defense scenario is the possibility of short stroking it in a high stress situation. You would really need to shoot it a lot and build the muscle memory.

[@theirishaxe9405]

I grew up on a Remington 35 cal lever action. Love it still

[@mitchculpepper738]

I just bought a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington and I love it. Mine was made in late 1964. For an almost 60 year old rifle it shoots perfectly and I can’t wait for deer season to open. Right now I can’t find ammo or brass to make my own but it came with two boxes and I’ll just keep reloading them as long as I can.

[@theirishaxe9405]

@@mitchculpepper738 absolutely bud. Have fun come hunting season👍👍👊

[@brentwalker791]

I've been drooling over that gun for 20 years. Dream gun for a deer hunter.

[@robertdufresne9195]

Great bush rifle. My favorite on short distance. I have a golden boy 22 Cal hex barell. Love it.

[@bushcraft6884]

I love my Henry 45 - 70. Lever Action Guns are so nice.

[@aspitofmud6257]

Polite too. 😁😎🤠

[@suprajet]

After looking for 1.5 years, I finally found an All Weather 45-70 Henry today. Something called me to stop at my local gun store (which I rarely stop in), and they just got it in today. I didn't hesitate for a second

[@joncechvala4777]

Bought a .22 octagon Henry...24" barrel.... most accurate...fun .22 I've ever purchased....money well spent..

[@redesert_boy8202]

Mr. Sootch the 2nd Henry I bought many years ago after my Golden Boy 22LR was a .45=70 so I had protection or could hunt any game. I hope to get a sidegate loader as well in the future. I have even put a picatinny rail with red dot and 3x on my Henry, very cool. Once shot 70+ round in a day of LeverRevolution to Core Lokt to Cowboy Action hard on the shoulder. If you want to see really long range .45-70 shooting watch Mark and Sam After Work on KZbin who are down under in Australia. Thanks for the review sir.

[@Rydeman2]

I just wish they would take their Hunting models like this version and the All Weather and chamber them in 35 Remington on the 45-70 frame so you get that pistol grip stock.

[@Readysquirrelofficial]

Sportsman's Warehouse ripping off content. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emSvg4OHrrmNj9k

[@Rydeman2]

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[@joeybivo]

Anything with the Henry name on it is good by me..

[@creaturafauna]

Purchased one last winter. Terrific Rifle. It’s my BigFoot Hunting Gun!

[@JeffreyCotle]

It should work 😊

[@Jkoogler1]

Great video. The gun looks great. I would love a 45-70. Unfortunately, at my age, I don't need another gun. This looks like the perfect defense gun for hiking in bear country.

[@pugilist102]

Going to Alaska this summer....getting one. Can't bring a pistol across Canada so this will do.

[@Jkoogler1]

@@pugilist102 I hope you have a good time. I have heard Alaska is beautiful, but I doubt I would want to live there.

[@pugilist102]

@@Jkoogler1 It's great there. Decided on the Ruger Alaskan 44 Mag, having it shipped vial FFL there.

[@rjakiel73]

The 45-70 can be loaded down to take squirrel and even quail all the way up to the African Big 5 and everything in between. Those questioning small game the US Army issued shot shells for the 45-70 for troops in the field. These shot shells are the rough equivalent of a 410 shotshell.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

But those were dedicated and converted Springfield Trapdoors with smooth barrels, not ones with rifling.

[@rjakiel73]

@@georgewhitworth9742 agreed but it can still be done. The range of the shot will be limited due to the rifling dispersing the pattern quick but it still works.

[@HerseySyntheticOil]

I had no idea that heavy of a round would shoot that distance. Very nice and thanks for the video. This just might be my new favorite rifle. Shot my veryv9 point with a marlin 30-30, 133 steps open sites, neck shot.

[@deathbymazda]

I have a Henry Axe and absolutely love it. One of my funnest guns to shoot

[@russellleavitt4449]

I just got my hands on a brand new Henry Brass side gate 45-70. I love it. The nostalgia that comes with it is one thing. The sheer pleasure of owning and shooting one is even better. I highly recommend this 👌 to anyone who has the want and need for this peice of history to go out and get one. I know this my rifles receiver is drilled and tapped for external optics. Weaver makes a very affordable top mount.

[@sfla4x4molonlabe66]

Really the beat of both worlds. Great video and I really like the fact that the tube and side gate are in place on the rifle. Definitely picking one of these up at some point.

[@okokok1624]

Henry always stepping it up🇺🇸

[@Sensorium19]

The older tube only version of this was my first rifle. Just beautiful. Still think these are some of the most aesthetically please rifles ever made. I'd love to have one with the loading gate some day.

[@RickyJr46]

You showcased this rig beautifully - well done, sir!

[@Bill23799]

17:11 45/70 shell Hole in One. I bet Sootch kills it at Miniature Golf.

[@warrenburke9137]

Saw that little flinch at about 8:05 ;) I’ve got a Henry 45-70. Even with proper hold I still get a very bruised shoulder after about 15 rounds. For my eyesight and limited skills, it’s fantastic to 75yds with the iron sights. Mine has a beautiful walnut stock, probably the nicest I’ve ever seen.

[@michaelmccamish4008]

I hope to find one in the next few months, I have one now that I bought years ago and it have been a very fun firearm to shoot. Love the furniture on this gun.

[@larkules]

I love both of my Henry rifles, All weather and X series in .357. I’m saving for the 45 70 now.

[@bradbo3]

I have a Henry in 45-70 but just the tube fed option....never really bothered me....as Its just my hunting gun. Love the gun...the look, the feel....its well made. I shoot the Hornady 325 grain leverevolution.

[@riverrivers250]

How is the recoil?? Is it less or equal too a 12 gauge bird shot load

[@tazblink]

Always wanted a Henry but couldn't stand the tube fed design. Wish they would have come out sooner, I ended up with the Marlin. Wonder why they resisted the side gate so strongly. I saw many people asking them to add the side gate. Oh well love the Marlin also and it shoots great and kicks like hell with hot ammo.

[@Wild_Bill57]

Got an older one, no side gate, with XS peep sites. Absolutely love it. Have shot high power loads in it, a mule would have a tough time kicking that hard, but normal loads are fun to shoot. Put a good scope on it, it’s more accurate than I am. BTW, it is beau-ti-ful!

[@lens7859]

Beautiful! Have my eye on one in a local shop. That one or the 30-30 not sure. Have a Henry in 357 and love it!

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

Marlin should make a camp rifle in 357 and 44 magnum in takedown

[@joshgossett1992]

Can't go wrong with 30-30 either

[@derekspace]

Brother, I teared up a little when you mentioned my old 444. The cool factor of a lever is off the chart.

[@okierebel3278]

God I love that rifle.

[@CHEECHMUN]

I have A Henry Golden Boy in .327 I used the mounting holes, mounted a Weaver rail & then a scope.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I love my Henry Rifles !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Long Live The Republic !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matthewm3912]

I’ve got a Henry 45-70. Absolutely love it. I always heard they destroy your shoulder, and honestly the recoil isn’t that bad at all.

[@Jason-kg4rs]

First time I shot one I was prepared to get walloped based on what everyone told me, it wasn't half as bad as my .270. I'm not sure what all the noise is about.

[@pugilist102]

That's good to know cause I just bought one. Haven't taken it out yet. That's two rifles I bought after Sootch00's review.

[@michaelmartin9335]

Got one over a year ago color case hardened octagon 26-in barrel what a sweetheart of a gun Big bore plenty of power for anything on North American continent beautiful gun worth every penny I spend on it

[@rjwintl]

good thing about the 45-70 GOVT round is that you can "drop 'em where they stand" ... any game in North America !!!

[@georgeplimpton9429]

I just got the Henry 357 magnum this week. I know it's not the same caliber, but the workings of the Henry are the same. SMOOTH, crisp. Love it! I have the tube fed and the side loader. Any Henry gun is awesome.

[@wesleycameron1034]

I got them both. The 45-70 and 357 mag. Next up 44 mag. They had to be side loading gates too. Worth every penny. Besides it’s one of those guys you can sell in a day if needed. Not talking pawn shops.

[@-o-The-Duke-o-]

Finally! Thank you Henry for accommodating my weird hangup..... This is now at the top of my list.... Stoked to be finally getting a Henry rifle in my life. Thank you Sootch00 for bringing it to my attention!

[@Deadly_DoRight]

I want one in the all-weather finish so bad. I'm a sucker for black/silver color combo and big bore rifles. Its also very humid where I live and hunt

[@lizellevanwijk]

Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, kzbin.infoUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.

[@stevemachain6742]

Henry does make a quality excellent firearm.

[@Steve5404]

Have one in .44 Mag......love it. While I don't "need" one in 45-70.......I sure want one!!!!!

[@michaelpage4199]

Great review. I love the 45 70. It’s just a great round and you did a great review

[@buddy9577]

Just got the same rifle love it. Also have the all weather 357 and love that too.

[@matthewclina4162]

Awesome review of an awesome rifle! I love the Henry I’ve got, and would love one of these beasts.

[@philiplewis7252]

I am watching this in the UK. Here,we can only dream of having access to this kind of weapon! The price is also a real surprise to me. Over here,people happily pay way more than twice that much for a pcp air rifle, producing less than 12fpe!! I am looking forward to visiting the US one day,and hopefully, I can get to try out some of these wonderful guns. Great video, I have just subscribed. Kindest regards.

[@ramongarcia4179]

beautiful rifle definitely a reward after reaching one of my goals on life great review

[@BlackDogEddie]

I know "Guns are tools...blah blah blah" but I cried a little when I saw that drop damage on the barrel.

[@SRTKOVA]

Love this video and review best on KZbin by far, thank you , I was starting to get really frustrated with the lack of info in other videos.

[@jamesmitchell6619]

My step father had a Henry with all the bells and whistles it was gold and chrome I have to admit it is the rifle I compare all others to

[@mrglock2313]

The fit and finish on Henry rifles are awesome. Number 1 in lever action by far.

[@gixxerlouis]

that is my exact gun...bought it a couple years ago...absolutlely love this gun...

[@bobjones9727]

Another big tactical advantage of the side loading gate is that you do not have to take the rifle out of battery to reload.

[@kimwarfield1587]

I have the side gate 30-30 brass receiver and finishing, it is beautiful.

[@Skeetersbuzz]

Another great video. I love my .45-70 and reload for it. I dumb them down so I can shoot it without getting my ass kicked. “Save me that brass!”

[@mdd1963]

28 gr of 2400 with 300 gr JHP...; duplicates most factory deer loads, about 1600 fps...

[@travischapin886]

It's like heaving anvil's downrange. I want one.

[@buddwizr]

AKA 45 government, 45-70-405. My Hemry is my favorite 45 pinker as it is my most consistent through many loadings and the trigger is fantastic out of the box. recommend the Skinner Alaskan sight for hunting. The white tail deer really don't share my enthusiasm. Thanks for sharing. makes me want to go to the range.

[@billdye3530]

Great looking rifle with good smooth action. I think 444 Marlin has more recoil. Wish Henry or Marlin could make one in 350 Legend. Did MS. Sarah Mac not want to shoot this one? Ouch

[@birchwhitehd]

I agree, my 444 marlin kicked like a mule, but that never stopped me from shooting it, most my body’s didn’t want anything to do this it after the first shot, lol From what I’ve read the 444 marlin was originally loaded with 265 gr bullets, I reload for everything I’d ever owed and used the XTP 265 gr. rifle bullets, not the pistol My 454 casual ruger Toklat is by far the most expensive gun I’ve ever owed to shoot

[@rotaman8555]

Hey Don, if you want to put that .45-70 to good use, come up to Alaska and I’ll take you hunting for game that it is worthy of.

[@TheJohnny50000]

Another gun to add to my zombie apocalypse armory. Great vid.

[@niveknospmoht8743]

They put the side gate in about 10 months after I bought my tube load, needless to say I was a little upset. But I still love the gun