Just bought one with brass receiver to see if it shot any better than my Marlin 1894 levergun. Mounted a 2-7x32 scope and was surprised by the range results today. 44 magnums didn’t shoot that well, but 44 special handloads shot quite well with impacts touching at 75 yds. 44 magnums were tough groups, about 4 inches at 75 yds.
The Henry twist rate is 1:20.
The Marlin twist rate is 1:36.
180 grain bullets weren’t much different than 240 grain in either gun.
I’m disappointed in 44 magnum. Maybe I should just stick to 44 specials.
The Henry twist rate is 1:20.
The Marlin twist rate is 1:36.
180 grain bullets weren’t much different than 240 grain in either gun.
I’m disappointed in 44 magnum. Maybe I should just stick to 44 specials.