Joe-ker, you have a point I had not considered, thanks. I am only experienced primarily with Marlin 336 and 1895 rifles and then only with the 30-30, 35 Rem and 45-70 and 444. With these I can easily push the gate open and the rounds will pop out. However, perhaps with the short pistol calibers it might not be as easy. Good point, had not considered, something to try out and test. I want a 45 Colt though and I might would take it in a Henry. I am less put off by the tube loading with pistol calibers and 22 than with traditional rifle calibers. Do not ask me to 'splain it, it is just me I suppose.
There is a purty lil' Henry 22 I got my eyes on for a Jeep rifle.
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