The Henry rifle - Part I. - The .44 Henry rimfire cartridge

[@brucematthews6417]

"....because you can live without a Henry. But why should you?.....". What a GREAT and PROPER sentiment! I use a Uberti Henry for my cowboy action Frontiersman event. It's a superbly enjoyable firearm. Mine in 44-40 has comparable accuracy too.

[@sd4594]

Looking forward to part 2. I have been shooting and reloading 44 WCF for 43 years. Many writers have complained that it is a difficult cartridge to reload but I have never had any issues whatsoever. I also have an Uberti Henry which I purchased in the early 1980s. I always look forward to your videos. I have a suggestion for a future video on the Winchester 1885 high wall in 38 - 55.

[@capandball]

On the bucket list!

[@bobhill3941]

I'm looking forward to part 2 as well. My introduction to the Henry was watching Dances with wolves and my introduction to reloading was with the .38-55 over 20 years ago.

[@henryslater8029]

I have been reloading the 38-40 for a 1923 win. 92 for over 50 years and have heard over and over what a difficult cartridge it is to reload as well. Like you, I’ve not found that to be true !

[@capandball]

@@henryslater8029 I agree, one of the most convenient reload.

[@famedgaming1865]

That mold/sizer/deprimer combo tool is amazing. I absolutely love technology from this time period where people's imagination was wild and ideas were being built. The time period of when handguns were being imagined as repeaters is my favorite.

[@MandoWookie]

If I had money in excess, I would definitely have someone develop and produce repros of those style of tools. I do know they survived in s9me form as late as the 30s, including in versions that had interchangeable dies that allowed different cartridges on the same tool. Closest thing I'm aware of in modern production is the Lee hand press, which isnt nearly as multifunctional.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

AMEN! BROTHER! or sister? and Amen! guts, design, failure, guts, faith, better design, risk, and more FAITH! all fronts, and industies, or energies?

[@BcFuTw9jt]

Lyman 310 is about as close as you can get these days for new tools

[@S1eepy0w1]

I remember riding with the dutch vander lin gang with this beauty

[@robertrobert7924]

I own many Uberti lever rifles, but my 1860 Henry was my first, and is still my favorite. Like you said, the 44-40 WCF cartridge is a tack driver.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks my friend for showing and reloading the .44 Henry also that is a beautiful Rifle + good shooting.....Thanks from Tennessee USA🇺🇸

[@BigRooster616]

Great Video. The 1860 Henry is the upmost beautiful lever action rifle ever manufactured. I love my Henry .

[@Andrewbert109]

Absolutely beautiful rifle. I have the Henry H009 .30-30 and it is perhaps my favorite rifle I've ever owned. Really great seeing and learning about the history

[@boingkster]

Very cool my friend! I love the early leveraction rifles and the cartridges they were chambered for. I've used 32-20, 44-40, 45-70 as well as the more modern 357 & 44 magnum rounds. I especially enjoy the mild 44-40 in original low velocity lead form, very pleasant to shoot and quite accurate as you said. Thanks for all you bring us!

[@ddoherty5956]

You are my favourite, Brandon Herrera is nipping at your heals though 🤣

[@rayden8915]

Capandball for the old, AK jesus for the new😂😂

[@ddoherty5956]

@@rayden8915 Yep, I forgot forgotten weapons as well🤣 but Cap and Ball pips them all.

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Totally different beasts, each have their own place.

[@ddoherty5956]

@@Mag_Aoidh Brandons a beast, the rest are quite gentlemanly 🤣🤣🤣

[@markchoate9021]

I was blown away by that combination tool. It did everything short of pulling the trigger.

[@abitofapickle6255]

The only lever action I ever got to experience was a Winchester Model 1894 in .30-30. That is a very light and handy rifle, so I can only imagine what the Henry was like when it first went into production. Love your videos

[@capandball]

The Henry is heavier and ammo is much weaker than the 30-30, so recoil is minimal making the rifle a joy to shoot.

[@AussieInCA11]

Watching you hand cast the bullets and prep the brass is so satisfying

[@nunyabizness4354]

Thanks for taking us along on this adventure! I reload many different cartridges on a single stage press, and I love the concept of the all in one, portable loading system.

[@kalaharimine]

Very interesting, loved the in-field reloading.

[@MyRkAcc]

Thank you for all the amazing videos and knowledge you share with us. Don't really comment often but wanted to now.

[@paulharding1621]

Those original loading tools are just great, so good to see you demonstrating its use.

[@minisforerbody]

I read a great book that spoke about the native Americans reloading the rimfire cartridges. Apparently US soldiers were sometimes ordered to crush or stab their brass to make it unusable by natives reclaiming their brass. Also I believe the Swiss used to reload their .41 ammo with it being downgraded in usage with each reloading.

[@stevetuttle5472]

Great video! Looking forward to the next episode. Years ago when money was much harder to come by, me and my friend would take our old Colt .45 pistols out and using just the Ideal reloading tool we would shoot all morning with just 20 or so cartridge cases. Those tools still occupy a special place in my heart.

[@jaybeematthewbacarro9001]

I still remembered your original video regarding that and man you can never say no to a beautiful lever action. I’m glad this is about look into this wonderful beast

[@DanH34]

Re-priming cases with match heads is certainly creative.

[@Dusk3e]

beautiful rifle, good talks. exactly what i come to your channel to see. always get excited to see new uploads.

[@archer721]

“You can live without a Henry… but why should you?” 🤣👍

[@rayc.1396]

"Damn gun you load on Sunday and shoot all week", That is what the Confederacy thought of the Henry rifles. I did a book report on the Henry rifle, it's origin and how it became the forerunner of the Winchester lever rifles, that was in 1965. The copper cases swelled when firing and after a while they would stick in the chamber and you had to remove them with a rod or possibly dig them out with your knife. The way they solved the problem on the field before brass cases came along was to cool they barrel and the rifle with water. I knew a family who had 6 old Henry original rifle years after I wrote the report, these had al been converted to shoot center fire or rim fire, of which they still ad a case or 2. They were great shooters. glad to see this video as I am with all your videos, thank you.

[@capandball]

6 originals in the same household? I want to marry in that family? :)

[@rayc.1396]

@@capandball They came from 6 grand parents who fought in the civil war. Those rifles made the journey from the Virginia's to Oregon in the 1880's. A homestead on Cow Creek was where they stopped, I went down there a lot to visit and hear about the past that had been handed down. The house was full of memorabilia from the 1800's and things that had been brought over from Europe in the early 1800's, a museum would have gone crazy there.

[@Rustygulley-r3r]

Very exciting video. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@johannesmichaelalhaugthoma4215]

Fantastic historical and educational work! Keep it coming!

[@redgolf845]

In my opinion, that is on the top 3 most beautiful rifles ever made. I really love watching you channel my man, your passion for these rifles is evident!!!!

[@millcreekrange]

Very Good!! The Uberti 1860 Henry in 44-40 is definitely on my list.

[@diktatoralexander88]

That video 10 years ago was why i wanted a Henry rifle so badly back then. Over the years i never got one, but when i started getting money i did buy an original Enfield. Never got the Henry though. Cant even decide caliber.

[@hawkeye7834]

Beautiful rifle and a great caliber thanks for sharing

[@kriseckhardt5148]

Excellent job sir!

[@Chrum-z1z]

Fav gun channel, Greetings!

[@trentpark5817]

Excellent video! Thank you

[@JamesSmith-is7co]

I bought the Henry .22LR rifle as my Henry I could not live without!! lol. It does me fine when I need that 1860 feel or 1857 for .22 Short!! Just like my 1849 Pocket Colt converted to .22LR Standard does me for those Open top times!!.

[@_FNQ]

Outstanding, as always👌

[@GHefly445]

Amazing video as always.

[@megatrends]

Beautiful firearm, on my list! I have a henry Big Boy Brass Carbine in .357 ... octagonal barrel, vintage look with modern function. I want the 1860 like yours for authentic style fun.

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

Great video! Thank you for sharing !

[@keithmoore5306]

number 2 pistol powder was in between today's 2 and 3 f grain size from what i've found and the ratio was 77-13-10!

[@capandball]

Thanks for the addition. Do you have a source for that info?

[@keithmoore5306]

@@capandball i have forgotten the books name but i got it out of a book at the library years (25-30 years ago) back and have been making that for use in my smaller bore rifles (25cal 32cal and 36cal) ever since! i just made a batch so it was fresh in my mind when you mentioned number 2 pistol powder otherwise i wouldn't have noticed it!

[@ridgerunner5772]

OUTSTANDING... To the point, audio spot on, imagery sharp, Information Exact and All very Professional...... Much appreciation...

[@tedslaughter169]

Superb video!

[@rdmckeever7645]

Enjoyed "Part 1". May I suggest, when using the Ideal tools, the powder will remain well settled if the bullet seating and crimping are done with the seating chamber pointing upward. I realize holding it in the downward angle may have been done for video, but that undid the careful powder placement and settling you did earlier. Good luck at 500 & thank you for all the great videos...

[@capandball]

That's a good point! And you are right: I usually do it in the normal position.

[@kidhammer2567]

Thank you for your Part 1 of the .44 WCF rifle cartridge video. I am very interested in viewing your Part II. I've mentioned this rifle to you before, and I do enjoy how you share what you have learned with us on your channel. I have the so-called 1865 Henry Transistional in .44 WCF. If you have access to The Cowboy Chronicle from the Single Action Shooting Society, July 2023, you can read the article I produced for them about my favorite lever gun of all times The 1860 Henry Repeating Rifle. My Henry is in .45 Colt where I modified a .45 S&W Schofield cartridge so that my Henry holds 15 in the magazine and one in the chamber. I contend that when this rifle is shot the the rifle was originally designed to be operated it is the fastest lever gun with its inherent accuracy in all of SASS-CAS. I can discharge 16 rounds in 11 seconds and hit a 16"x16" steel plate 16 out of 16 times. I hope you find the article and check it out if not let me know and I will find you a copy. Thanks once again. - Colonel Montana Kid Hammer SASS 6476-Patron

[@capandball]

Believe or not, I woke up this morning with the idea of making an online interview with a dedicated CAS shooter and N-SSA shooter about the experiences they have with the Henry rifle. :) And then comes your post. :) I just found the article that I am reading currently. Would you be interested in an online report for the channel? Many thanks!

[@kidhammer2567]

@@capandball: Yes, sir, I would be truly honored to do as you have requested. Thank you ever so kindly for asking. Very respectfully yours, Colonel Montana Kid Hammer

[@capandball]

@@kidhammer2567 :) superb! let continue in email! please message me to the official email of the channel!

[@BcFuTw9jt]

The Lyman 310 is a pretty close set up for a modern reloading tool similar to the old Ideal tools is anyone is looking for something similar

[@mihaceban4668]

Its amusing completely.Sum awesome!!!!!Thenk you.

[@jeffreylunsford1867]

Excellent thanks 👍

[@ianhowick]

Le Facheaux Le Facheaux J'adore Le Facheaux. What a cute little cartridge you are.

[@jonathansongco4302]

Awesome!

[@johnnyquest3707]

Recently my good friend showed me what he had in his safes and there was what I assumed was a Uberti Henry. When I picked. It up I realized instantly it was one made by the modern Henry Arms. how could I tell? Coincidentally I had just read that the flats on the octagon barrel were slightly rounded on them and not sharp like the Uberti’s and also originals. I would definitely choose a Uberti,.

[@nicholascairo1517]

Love the leather pouch for your Ideal tool. I have the same one for 44-40, did you make the pouch yourself?

[@Mag_Aoidh]

Excellent!

[@alligatorhorse]

Interestingly, Navy Arms had a very small number of rifles (Less than 100 guns) chambered in 44 Rimfire. If I recall they were Union Pacific Rail Road tribute guns, made in the late 70's or early 80's. I have seen one such Navy Arms rifle marked "44 RF" which had dual firing lugs ... It was unfired of course.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

Thank You! Sir! may we have? another? Never knew of this tool. I see the importance and advantages, for the day.

[@jvcyt298]

That is some tool. Is that the same Ideal MFG that makes electrician tools today?

[@languagesource355]

Great video. Please talk about that ladder rear sight in Part 2. I didn't find any info on it on Uberti's website.

[@capandball]

Ok, I'll talk about the sight settings for various distances in the next part.

[@languagesource355]

@@capandball and please show it up close :)

[@davidcousins3508]

An interesting presentation….Hunglish made me laugh …your English is far better than my Hungarian ! ..I’m British but live in Hungary.. a lehetetlen nyelv!!

[@oscarfloyd2678]

Where did you find the resizing/depriming tool? I also have a .45-70 Ideal Manufacturing reloading tool for my Trapdoor. The biggest issue I have with it is the bullet sizer. It's not near as easy as you make it look to size the cast bullet in the the tool. I'm sure having that casing re-sizing tool would make the loading significantly easier for myself

[@capandball]

I bought it on ebay a decade ago.

[@rumeunner3245]

Good video 😊

[@janrobertbos]

...man...I LIKE your vids!!!😀

[@500asquare]

Right up my alley, thank you. You are my number one gun guy 💯I find this interesting because of the Black powder part. I do use BLK P but in big boomers and its hard to keep fouling under control. I like to know how the rifle stands up to the fouling I noticed the large grease grooved bullet and white lube ? when do you have to wipe or do you? Tip I read somewhere : Dont eject the last fired case,clean from the muzzle with a slotted jag, when done carefully eject the case. Thanks again cant wait for part 2 Have good one Martin

[@capandball]

I never wipe the bore, and the rifle is just as accurate after 40 shots than after the 1st. The key is the quality and quantity of lube. The Lyman bullet I use holds a large amount of grease. I mix it from 6 parts tallow, 4 parts beeswax and just a touch of synthetic engine oil to get a substance that is close to the softness of a thicker hand cream.

[@alamosabill201]

@@capandballno wiping, but how do you clean with boiling hot water or Brunox, bore snake or rod?

[@capandball]

@@alamosabill201 I am much more lazier than that: 1 wipe the bore with a wet patch, than use a thick brass brush, wet patch again, dry patch, Brunox saturated patch and ready. 3 minutes after shooting. Each year I clean lead residue once with 0000 steel wool on an oiled patch. But only if I feel the group opened up.

[@500asquare]

@capandball Thank you ,thought the lube was SPC. Never loaded BP in small stuff my, 73 SL only the Henry will be BP😀this is going to be fun 30 gr /1 1/2 Swiss no grease Cookie.

[@capandball]

@@500asquare use faster powder. 3Fg worked the best for me in 44-40 Uberti bores

[@andrewmacdonald1897]

You can live without a Henry........but why should you😂😂😂 genius!

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

Dude, your voice is so relaxing. You could make a fortune recording audio books. You might think the accent is a problem. Believe me, it's not.

[@capandball]

The first Hunglish language audio book for native English speaker? :) Can it be about black powder shooting? :D

[@petrameyer1121]

Well known to generations of Germans as the main weapon of Old Shatterhand from the Karl May novels.

[@capandball]

And Old Shatterhand was actually impersonating a Hungarian traveler called János Xantus. His Henry rifle is kept in the city museum of Győr. :)

[@petrameyer1121]

@@capandball Amazing! :)

[@Dani-pe2lt]

beautiful rifle, congratulations!!

[@dougdukes1039]

Having used a reloading tool like that one before, you make it look easy. Good for you, it aint easy.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

AGREE!!

[@capandball]

It is not particularly difficult. Actually it is a well designed item.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*_"Because you can live without a Henry, but why should you?"_* 🤭🤭🤭

[@mikebrase5161]

Yes!

[@scottfhscottfh]

YOU NEED A BETTER TARGET. WHERE WAS IT HITTING?

[@adamhauskins6407]

Where do I buy a reloader in 45 long colt?

[@brealistic3542]

Just a personal thought. I wonder if anyone in recent years took a percussion cap and made a miniature bullet with it. Of course you would need a miniature gun.🤔😉

[@greglaroche1753]

Great video. Thanks. Do you happen to have a promo code from Uberti if I buy the same rifle ?

[@capandball]

:) Unfortunately no. :) But sounds like an idea!

[@brwakurd6429]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ЛивонскийОрден-с2к]

Hello , Could you show the british rifle Henry-Martini 1871?

[@capandball]

I have to get one first!

[@Enolagay1945]

Yup

[@markbennett3940]

they are central primed. , not rim fire rounds you are using

[@christophermccormick2714]

Thanks for another great video! Very interesting!

[@massmike11]

That hand loading tool was cool. I want one.

[@samittimamitti08]

i looked this up to load a gun in a vr game...

[@wernersalzl1650]

Ne ne, nike kamen = igén, igén nyertünk! NÖ equipe in KOSSUTH/ PEN at Austrian C-ships!

[@kajusrieger9216]

😊👍

[@dalemelson9756]

Windage is good just elevation.

[@Tammy-un3ql]

👌👌👍👍✌✌

[@jenoszabo5756]

én is tankjú. szia lehetne magyar felirat?

[@capandball]

Szia! A link a leírásban. De itt is: kapszli.hu/az-1860-m-henry-puska-i-resz-a-44-henry-peremgyujtasu-loszer-evolucioja/

[@jenoszabo5756]

@@capandball köszönöm

[@657449]

I bought one forty years ago. Unfortunately being married to a “money honey” necessitated selling it and other guns to pay bills.

[@weedwacker1716]

megjegyzés

[@ZsoltSomodi-s4k]

Egy gond van Németh úr videoival kapcsolatban,néhány üdìtő kivételtől eltekintve. Mégpedig,hogy ékes anyanyelvén egy árva szó sem hangzik el az adott témával kapcsolatban. Nem mindenkinek volt lehetősége,hogy angolul tanuljon,de viszont Németh úr videóiban előadott témák igenis érdeklik. Üdvözlendő lenne,ha esetleg legalább magyar nyelvű felirat megjelenhetne a videókon,hogy a "műveketlen"csak magyarul tudó nézők is élvezhessék,információhoz jussanak valamejeset. És véleményem szerin az angol nyelv nem külömb az angolnál. Ha bárkit is megbántottam ezen hozzászólásomal,attól ezúton bocsánatot kérek. De az anyanyelv az első,a többi csak utána következik. Ui: Németh úr munkásságát,eredményei rendkívűl nagyra értékelem.

[@capandball]

Üdvözlöm! A legtöbb videóhoz készül magyar nyelvű cikk, mely jellemzően részletesebb is. Ezek linkjét mindig a video leírásában találja. Itt találja a Henry puskás anyagok első részét: kapszli.hu/az-1860-m-henry-puska-i-resz-a-44-henry-peremgyujtasu-loszer-evolucioja/

[@ZsoltSomodi-s4k]

@@capandball Köszönöm szépen az információt.További sikeres munkát kívánok. Üdvözlettel.

[@angrejbrar1899]

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[@Dani-pe2lt]

The charging pliers for the 44 are beautiful and interesting. Where can I find it perhaps for the 45 Colt?

[@valiantredneck]

Part 1…? Seriously…?