Glad to see you can see the advantages of the Henry Tube Feed. Henry has actually given in to those wanting a loading gate, but I was glad to see they left the tube feed option in place as well.
I would not pay the detractors much attentions! Your video's are Fantastic! If people want higher production quality let them make their own video first. You have rare and run of the mill rifles and shotguns some of which many will never see in real life! You take them apart, you shoot them, you give us your practical opinion and if you have detailed knowledge you share that too! Love your video's! If I ever pump into you I would love to buy you coffee and just sit down and talk with you and thank you for all the fantastic things you share! This is not your day job it is a generous gift and passion that you share with us at your own expense! Thank you! God Bless!
That's about sums up what I think,as well. You do a fine job of sharing these guns with us. I can't buy all of these so this gives me a chance to review them. Without actually purchasing one. Then that way if I see one for sale. I have good idea if I would like to have it,,.thankyou
This chap has a passion and a drive but is hesitant and labored in his presentation which can be mistaken for lack of confidence or knowledge. He does, to go further, need to practice that presentation. Then its a different story.
Finally a Henry video from USOG!! LOVE everything about Henry and never had, or borrowed one that didn’t shoot accurately! My favorite is a .22 LR lever action I got as a present when I was a kid. Still shoots great
I have the Henry color case-hardened carbine in 44 Magnum with the octagon barrel I believe it's a 16 inch barrel weighs in at seven pounds... now you can get the same gun not only with the tube fed but with the side loading Best of Both Worlds thanks for all the videos you do much appreciated...
I liked the 1st Henry rifle I bought so much I bought a second one!!! Great product, even better customer service!!! What other companies give you a life time warranty because they believe so much in their Awesome product??!! 🇺🇸
Don't worry about what people say ! You say," lever and carbine" the way you desire. You make excellent videos and need to apologize to no one for anything!
He lives in a country with two official languages and the highest per capita immigration. On the other hand, the US has NO official language. People complaining about the "English" version of His show, should press #2..Hahaha.
Not for too long. They won't be able to compete, once the new minimum wage hits the US , Henry rifles and shotguns are made in Wisconsin . The minimum wage is the same as the Federal $7.25. Of course probably not a single employee of Henry makes $7,25 an hour . But even if ALL the employees were making at least $15 an hour now., will they work for the same $15 when the new minimum wage will be set .UNLESS the US sets new tariffs on foreign made firearms, the industry is looking at a bleak future..It has NOTHING to do with "fairness" for the working class..it has to do with "supply/demand" So BUY your US made firearms NOW,,
@@swedish_steel7861Name calling ?? harassment? Ok. Not all "American" firearms are made in the US. Some are made in Japan. Belgium.and the cheapest place in Turkey. ALL Winchester SXP shotguns are Turkish. made so as the Wildcat 22 Just to mention Winchester. a still American firm.
@@johnturner5893 Is your skin paper thin? i used dingus as a light hearted insult get over it. Winchester is an American company but their shotguns are not American.. The whole Browning group makes their weapons outside of America. Daniel Defense, Noveske, LWRC, SIG, Henry, CMMG, KAC, BCM, Colt and more are all made in America.
@@swedish_steel7861 You better believe it, that my skin is very thin.when it comes to being insulted by a person sitting behind a keyboard who knows where. Would you insult me in real life? NOT likely. so behave like a man. ! People in Kiruna would tell you that too.
Always passed on Henry centerfire rifles because of the tube loading. The fit/finish and wood are a cut above the new Marlins for sure, and maybe better than my older Marlins too. Now with the loading gate models coming out, I may have to pick one up. Great video, as always.
Good video. My impression is that Henry is one of those innovative companies that is attempting to produce well-made guns that look like the classic lever-actions we have all seen on television and movies (i.e., Winchesters) while making improvements (like Marlin's better bolt system), all while keeping the costs in line with what people will reasonably pay. Keep up the good work!
USOG : Just an update to Thank You (!) for your reponse to my question earlier last week concerning the Winchester 1907 .351 ,,, it had the cracked stock etc., if you recall ... After thinking on it some more I went back to the gun shop . After some more haggling , I came home the (very) happy owner of a new classic !! I actually paid $450.00 , instead of the $550.00 they were asking for it ...... Your insight and rational about the mechanics , instead of the focus I had on the stock issues really helped . I couldn't be happier . So , thank you again . Now if only I can find a nice '99 lever , and a model 100 : ) 😃 Really enjoying the channel . Love the humble presentations . Thanks again
I enjoy your speaking voice very much. It is just icing on a great cake that your topic is one I am so interested in as well. You give me a window on firearms I have never experienced (and at my age probably never will) and a way to enjoy what I consider to be art fully equal with other branches such as painting or sculptures. Growing up with guns from the time I could walk seems to have created the power for them to cast a powerful spell when they truly come together at the apex of the craft. Whether they are Kentucky rifles or modern in a traditional way (I have never really come to terms with plastic stocks although I have a few). They take me back to when my father was teaching my brother and myself gun manners, to when I passed on the culture to my sons, and now to when my oldest is passing it on to his son and daughter. Thank you again for sharing.
Great review as always. Just for info for those that care. I have contacted Ruger and they wrote back about the Marlin line they acquired. Said they are looking at tooling up to make lever rifles. Ruger making a Marlin lever is going to be great thing. I hope and will be buying one as soon as they pump one out. Thank you
Ruger made their model 96 lever actions starting in the late 1990s for about 10 years. Rimfire and .44 mag. Judging by the number I don’t see not very popular, probably a get around on the semi auto bans
I have a wildlife edition with the brass reciever and engravings of Bear on 1 side and a moose on the other. Levereloution hornady factory ammo, 93 yards 3 shot group that is touching. Pretty accurate, I think they have the smoothest action of all levers.
I believe that the .30-30 and .45-70 are simply called that - looking on Henry's website, they don't really give them a specific name, unlike their Big Boy and Golden Boy line of rifles. I've always liked the idea of a lever-action rifle and thankfully, we can get them over here in the UK.
Hi James, I was told recently that apparently the UK had banned lever actions obviously not true, I’m waiting for the government here in Australia to try it here.
Henry typically names each line of rifles but not name each caliber finish combo. They have the golden boy series, silver boy series, big boy series, frontier series, long ranger series, all weather series
@@Paul-45-70 We haven't banned lever actions. What was banned - completely unfairly - was a class of action known as lever release. Because semi auto centrefire rifles are not legal here (ordinary pistols are fine in Northern Ireland, part of the Good Friday Agreement, I believe), some clever chaps devised a workaround, because otherwise we'd just have straight pull and conventional turn bolt rifles. When you fire, the bolt flies rearwards, ejecting the empty case, and locks open. You then press a button, and the bolt goes home, picking up a live round and readying the rifle for the next shot. There was a variant of this where releasing the bolt was accomplished by pulling the trigger - there were some VZ58s in such a configuration. A couple of years ago there was a public consultation, and amongst other things the topic of these rifles came up. The argument was that 'although these rifles are yet to be used in criminal acts, they could pose exceptional danger to the police and public if they were'. The government, naturally, didn't listen to anybody who objected and went ahead with the bill, it became an Act of Parliament and that was the end of that.
@@Paul-45-70 I don't even know where I pull out half of this stuff. Just things I've learned about and filed away in my head. Hopefully an opportunity to rationalise the gun laws will be made. Many people in the UK don't want to know about firearms, and without public support for reform, there's precious little chance of political change. The best thing to do is bring friends and family into the sport.
I wanted to watch and see how you rated Henry rifles after doing videos on Holland and Holland, Rigby and other top drawer English made firearms. I am so impressed that you give credit where its due and owning and using some of the best made guns there are still give the manufacturers of Henry rifles praise for their ingenuity. I just get more impressed with your knowlege and love of well made firearms. Thanks for sharing and for all you have taught me.
Big fan of Henry here. I like the tube magazine setup. The only change I would make is a higher polish on the magazine tube. Thanks for covering them here!
Mike you are doing just fine with the videos. Keep doing what you are doing. Very informative on the lever action rifles. Always a favorite. Color case hardening just makes them more interesting and attractive. Take care and be safe.
I must admitt I was one of those who complained about video quality... Thank you for having 1080p back, gives additional pleasure to watching your videos. Nice looking single shot! Reminds me of those beautiful european kiplaufs!
I love your channel. Your unending depth of knowledge and humility make for a winning presentation. Honestly, it's like I'm listening to my uncles having a fireside chat. Keep up the good work. Any criticism you may receive is surely the result of jealousy.
Like others have said: Your videos are awesome. I quite enjoy and appreciate the accurate language you use to describe the details and features of rifles you review. Don't worry about the nay-sayers. I think the world needs more people like you. I would love to sit down and just absorb the knowledge you have!
I love the Henry rifles and also the older Marlin rifles. They are all accurate and parts are easy to find. My favorite calibers, beside 22lr, are .35 Remington and 45/70 Govt. I guess I’ll get a few 357 magnum levers once this gun and ammo freeze is finally over. I love the simplicity of design of these rifles. This was a great presentation and I’ve watched it several times. My newest Henry has a side loading gate, also! Mike, thank you for all you do here!
Henry recently added a side gate to every single one of their models that is not a rimfire and are keeping the tube loading method as well. So you can unload your rifle without having to cycle every round through the action which seems pretty usable. And of course you get the benefit of the side gate not having to be near the muzzle when loading and it’s easier to top off your gun with a side gate.
I like your videos! Your coverage on the Husqvarnas convinced me to buy one instead of a Parker Hale! You are a stellar source of information! Now subscribed.
I’ve been enjoying my 1860 lately. It is so smooth and has almost no noticeable recoil. With factory Winchester 44-40 cartridges, it is so mild I’ve been enjoying it more than my 22’s.
I have a Henry 410 single shot I spoke to Henry and they took care of the recall right away. They will send you a free shipping label. I think it took about 2 weeks to get it back. Great costumer service
My nephew and I purchased Henry Rifles together a few years ago. He got the Big-Boy in .45LC with a brass receiver and I bought the Big-Boy in .38/.357, all blued. Both shoot really well! Great video, as always!
Hey I noticed a very nice styling que. The checkering around the wrist, It goes down around bottom of the tang. Little extra something there. Good work Henry.
Good video and even better when you pulled out those Hagns, they always make for a better video hahaha!! I think Henry in there new models they incorporated the loading gate into there lever actions
I've read about them and seen photo's but none of that does justice to the beauty of the case hardening on the Henry , Great video straight and too the point , looking forward to seeing you on the range with it . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well !
Funny you mentioned Doug Turnbull, it grabbed my attention. His shop is right down the road from me. I never realized how well known his work is until I started watching firearms videos a few years ago. His shop puts out some fine pieces.
Your videos are great👍 Very knowledgeable and unique content. Keep it up! I learn a lot from them, plus I just love looking at all the different guns and how they work!
I love the smoothness of the Actions on all the Henry Firearms. The fit and Finish is always spot on also. Accuracy is always very good. For the price, you can’t beat a Henry.
Anthony Imperato is a decent Customer Orientated Guy , Great personality Too ! I got the .308 win, did the recall and am a happy owner of a single shot ! Henry does it Right .
I have a Henry 30-30 with the slimmer barrel and blued receiver, and I am thrilled with it as a light and comfortable reliable hunter. The tiger-stripe coloring is just OK, I prefer the "Rorschach ink blot" irreg yellow-blue case colors of old, or else give me a blued steel. BTW Another GREAT video.
Love my Henry .38-55 !!! Action like butter, accurate and gobbles up everything I feed it. Hard hitting cartridge. 255 grain cast bullet at 1800 fps will knock anything in lower 48 off its feet. Ask me how I know.
Another fantastic review! I always rate you at 5 stars for your knowledge and excellent presentation! Here is an idea inspired by your black and white movie comment: it would be pretty cool if you did a review in black and white except for the gun. Now that would be a challenge for your camera people 😃 Also I would love to see a review on the TC Venture 2. Maybe a comparison between midrange priced rifles? Like the Bergara, Tikka, XPR, Venture 2, Weatherby Vanguard, etc... Keep up the great work! Your videos are NEVER boring! If anyone thinks so..buzz off!
You are my favorite when it comes to guns. No big ego and an honest opinion not tainted by other Utube gun sites. Cameras and all that are not that important with the information you are sharing. My honest opinion.
Your videos are excellent. Your camera operator does a fantastic job focusing in on the part of the gun you’re talking about. Sound is great in this video
Thank you Paul - your comments are especially welcome and we usually feel so technically weak - as far as lighting and filming and sound etc...glad we're not too bad : )
I really like the lever guns, and Henry makes some really beautiful ones. I have been kicking around the idea of adding one of the new side gate ones to my collection.
Hey up USOG, keep up the good videos and content, ignore your detractors. I did want your advice after a 7mm-08 rifle unsure what to go with savage axis/axis ii, 110 or ruger american or as 3rd choice browning xbolt
henry makes the best value proposition in rimfire lever actions. They have much in common with the bill rugers start, read the market, find the holes and fill with smartly designed well made products. I've yet to own one however. Thanks for the video excellent commentary as always
I don't live in the right tax bracket for expensive industrial art; but I just bought a Henry single shot shotgun....I like it a little more every day. Simple, beautiful, interesting and fun to shoot and own. Great video; thanks.
Don’t worry about your videos they are great . Henry is now putting loading gates so I might buy one now and I like the single shots to .I am a older guy now and just enjoy looking at your wonderful collection thank you for all the good videos. Don’t sweat your detractors and complainers .
I have one Henry, a new version, I love it. Side loading gate a must for me. Owned a few Marlins, mine were great shooters but there are some things a little nicer on the Henry. Good video. Thanks.
I own Marlin, Winchester and Henry. The best brand by far if Henry. The fit, finish, bluing, accuracy, smooth action, tube feed and loading gate, and beautiful wood stocks are far and away better than the competition. I recently purchased a Henry steelside gate in .360 Buckhammer and it takes me back to 1880 every range session.
Great video and I was wondering if you could do one on how and where to find guns with the best prices. I've noticed many of the prices you have quoted over the years are many times double than that I find. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I always enjoy your videos but not much time to watch lately. I do like the Henry all weather 45-70 with the loading gate. Thanks for taking the time to lay them all out on the table..!
Hey Mike, I've always liked Henry's attitude about keeping old-school quality and remaining American-made. I've given some thought to getting one of the 1860 Models but I would really love one of the 1860's in 22lr. I realize there are a few things that would need to be reconfigured for 22lr. I'd think a few of their designers might need an hour or two and some pizza but they'd have the coolest 22-lever rifle on the market, period! Yep, total bragging rights at the range! Maybe Henry might produce the 1860RF one day... I'd buy one! Great video, as always! Take care and be well!
I love the look of color case hardening done using something like the bone charcoal method. I just don't like the look of the chemical process used to mimic "color case hardening" on the Henry. It ends up looking like the liquid pattern that it is. It makes the Henry look striped. That said, the overall build quality on the latest Henry's is superb.
Your Henry's lever pivot screw is about to fall out! P.S. I'm really tempted with the .45-70 version for my dedicated Buffalo Rifle. Have the Henry Golden Boy in .22 and it is smoother than my Browning BL 22. The half mag and pistol grip of the larger caliber is Classic!
My opinion they are. Beautiful guns with lifetime warranty, I own three at this time, all lever actions, golden boy.22 mag, 17 cal lever, 45/70 lever !
Great video! Great LEE-VER action rifle. (Lol. Say it how you wanna. To heck with haters.) I love my Henry Big Boy in .357 MAG/.38 SPL. Never fails to feed, or eject, once I figured out what ammo it "likes" (Hornady Critical Defense, in my case, along with a few others), and is accurate, and solidly built... and looks good! Also: Henry; Made in the USA, or not made at all!
I was all set to ask a question that you answered with the Turnbull. I had never seen a case-hardened bluing with a smooth, polished finish and wanted to know if it was even possible. And voila! Eureka! Yee Haaaaaa! There's the proof; it can be done.
Enjoyable and informative, as always! I'd love to see your take on one of the Henry "Long Ranger" models. These have an interesting design: They are a lever action, but have a rotating three-lug bolt that is said to lock up pretty tight. They are chambered in long range calibers, even 6.5 Creedmore, so the actions seem like they might have a lot more going on than a typical lever carbine. Some report that they are very slick. I've only handled one in a shop and there was a lot of travel and stickiness to the action... but maybe that would improve significantly with some breaking in(?)
Great review and great audio! Never was a fan of henry with the pot metal receivers and rounded flats on the barrels. But the single shot might be something to buy if it's all steel.
Hi Adam - The pistol grip was designed to allow the shooter to more easily pull the gun into the shoulder and hold up with one hand. Those advantages remain. I'll take the pistol grip. Take care Adam.
The Henry made version of the Marlin 336 is very well made and looks good. Marlin has been on a down slide since the Remlin came out. I have a 1995 337cs I baught new that I wouldn't trade for any other...sharp checkering, excellent wood and fitting, deep blueing etc. Vidio quality is just fine, enjoy all your vids.👍
Hello Mike ,,,, I was wondering if you could do a video on your process of repairing a rifle with a cracked stock. More specifically the upper tang area . I remember you mentioning drilling it out and using epoxy(?) and rods ..... Irecently acquired a sporterized rifle with an Enfield action, rechambered in 300 Weatherby magnum. It has 2 cracks in the tang caused by the "wedge" effect that you had mentioned . I think an " in the shop" video on this repair would be very interesting and beneficial , not only in my case , but for your other viewers as well ..... Thanks , and please continue making these videos !!! They are a great resource of information!! .
Great video. Who cares about perfect quality..you're making an amateur TH-cam video about something that you're passionate about...not a Hollywood movie. I love Marlins but I find that the Henry's have a smoother feeling action.
I noticed that your rear sight ladder is all the way down. That's the one gripe I have with Henry. The sights just won't set low enough. Ladder all the way down and still hits high at a hundred. I've shot 30-30, 45-70, and.243 and got the same result. I wish they would tune the sights to where the hundred yard setting would be in the middle of the ladder for big game calibers. I've got an all weather 30-30 and with the rounds I like to hunt (170 grn power points) with it shoots 8 inches high with the ladder all the way down...effectively making it a thousand dollar paper weight.
I would choose. Remington made Marlin 1895 CB 45-70 with the 18.5” octagonal barrel. 6+1 rounds. Henry’s seem to be so popular in 2022 but a Remington made Marlin 2016 or newer is a superb Marlin levergun.
The Turnbull colour cased treatment is actual case hardening, ie heat, charred bone, charcoal etc . The newer Henrys, Winchester 73's, Uberti's etc are an acid dip treatment which produces colours, but don't affect hardness at all. It is basically a cosmetic treatment.
Okay Bob - now I know. I've heard so many versions of what's what. Some people told me it is a dip; others an acid - others that it rubs off. Anyway - the Turnbull version is the best; maybe the manufacturers could mention there is no surface hardness - just coloring. Thanks for the message : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for the reply I really appreciate your videos. The main point in describing these commercial " colour treatments" is that they are cosmetic only
I have a Henry 22lr golden boy. It is a very fine shooting firearm. When it comes to case hardening firearm parts in my opinion Turnbull is by far the best. All the guns I have are factory done but I still appreciate their work. Affording it is another thing.
Joe Walsh said it best. " The whole world's digital. I'm still analog." Great video once again. Thanks
Glad to see you can see the advantages of the Henry Tube Feed. Henry has actually given in to those wanting a loading gate, but I was glad to see they left the tube feed option in place as well.
I was able to grab my brass wildlife 30-30 before they added the side gate. Hate the look of a side gate
I would not pay the detractors much attentions! Your video's are Fantastic! If people want higher production quality let them make their own video first. You have rare and run of the mill rifles and shotguns some of which many will never see in real life! You take them apart, you shoot them, you give us your practical opinion and if you have detailed knowledge you share that too! Love your video's! If I ever pump into you I would love to buy you coffee and just sit down and talk with you and thank you for all the fantastic things you share! This is not your day job it is a generous gift and passion that you share with us at your own expense! Thank you! God Bless!
I concur. You are a Wealth of information
That's about sums up what I think,as well. You do a fine job of sharing these guns with us. I can't buy all of these so this gives me a chance to review them. Without actually purchasing one. Then that way if I see one for sale. I have good idea if I would like to have it,,.thankyou
This chap has a passion and a drive but is hesitant and labored in his presentation which can be mistaken for lack of confidence or knowledge. He does, to go further, need to practice that presentation. Then its a different story.
Finally a Henry video from USOG!! LOVE everything about Henry and never had, or borrowed one that didn’t shoot accurately! My favorite is a .22 LR lever action I got as a present when I was a kid. Still shoots great
I've been watching for a year, nearly every episode. This channel is a treasure.
I doubt the complainers have ever made a video. Keep doing what you do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I have the Henry color case-hardened carbine in 44 Magnum with the octagon barrel I believe it's a 16 inch barrel weighs in at seven pounds... now you can get the same gun not only with the tube fed but with the side loading Best of Both Worlds thanks for all the videos you do much appreciated...
I liked the 1st Henry rifle I bought so much I bought a second one!!! Great product, even better customer service!!! What other companies give you a life time warranty because they believe so much in their Awesome product??!! 🇺🇸
Awesome Chad!
Don't worry about what people say ! You say," lever and carbine" the way you desire. You make excellent videos and need to apologize to no one for anything!
He lives in a country with two official languages and the highest per capita immigration. On the other hand, the US has NO official language. People complaining about the "English" version of His show, should press #2..Hahaha.
@@johnturner5893 What country does he reside in? I assumed he was an American? Thanks!
@@mattedwards4533 Canada 🇨🇦
I can't say I'm a frequent watcher, but every time I do I am always happy with your quality! You make great videos, keep up the good work!
Great presentation. Henry makes a fine quality firearm that's totally made in America. I like all the henrys.
Not for too long. They won't be able to compete, once the new minimum wage hits the US , Henry rifles and shotguns are made in Wisconsin . The minimum wage is the same as the Federal $7.25. Of course probably not a single employee of Henry makes $7,25 an hour . But even if ALL the employees were making at least $15 an hour now., will they work for the same $15 when the new minimum wage will be set .UNLESS the US sets new tariffs on foreign made firearms, the industry is looking at a bleak future..It has NOTHING to do with "fairness" for the working class..it has to do with "supply/demand" So BUY your US made firearms NOW,,
All American firearms are made in America you dingus....
@@swedish_steel7861Name calling ?? harassment? Ok. Not all "American" firearms are made in the US. Some are made in Japan. Belgium.and the cheapest place in Turkey. ALL Winchester SXP shotguns are Turkish. made so as the Wildcat 22 Just to mention Winchester. a still American firm.
@@johnturner5893 Is your skin paper thin? i used dingus as a light hearted insult get over it. Winchester is an American company but their shotguns are not American.. The whole Browning group makes their weapons outside of America. Daniel Defense, Noveske, LWRC, SIG, Henry, CMMG, KAC, BCM, Colt and more are all made in America.
@@swedish_steel7861 You better believe it, that my skin is very thin.when it comes to being insulted by a person sitting behind a keyboard who knows where. Would you insult me in real life? NOT likely. so behave like a man. ! People in Kiruna would tell you that too.
Always passed on Henry centerfire rifles because of the tube loading. The fit/finish and wood are a cut above the new Marlins for sure, and maybe better than my older Marlins too. Now with the loading gate models coming out, I may have to pick one up. Great video, as always.
Good video. My impression is that Henry is one of those innovative companies that is attempting to produce well-made guns that look like the classic lever-actions we have all seen on television and movies (i.e., Winchesters) while making improvements (like Marlin's better bolt system), all while keeping the costs in line with what people will reasonably pay. Keep up the good work!
USOG : Just an update to Thank You (!) for your reponse to my question earlier last week concerning the Winchester 1907 .351 ,,, it had the cracked stock etc., if you recall ... After thinking on it some more I went back to the gun shop .
After some more haggling , I came home the (very) happy owner of a new classic !! I actually paid $450.00 , instead of the $550.00 they were asking for it ...... Your insight and rational about the mechanics , instead of the focus I had on the stock issues really helped . I couldn't be happier . So , thank you again . Now if only I can find a nice '99 lever , and a model 100 : ) 😃
Really enjoying the channel . Love the humble presentations . Thanks again
I do enjoy your uploads sir. It’s a true pleasure to listen to such a knowledgeable and polite gentleman. Kind regards from a UK shooter 🇬🇧.
I enjoy your speaking voice very much. It is just icing on a great cake that your topic is one I am so interested in as well. You give me a window on firearms I have never experienced (and at my age probably never will) and a way to enjoy what I consider to be art fully equal with other branches such as painting or sculptures. Growing up with guns from the time I could walk seems to have created the power for them to cast a powerful spell when they truly come together at the apex of the craft. Whether they are Kentucky rifles or modern in a traditional way (I have never really come to terms with plastic stocks although I have a few). They take me back to when my father was teaching my brother and myself gun manners, to when I passed on the culture to my sons, and now to when my oldest is passing it on to his son and daughter. Thank you again for sharing.
Great review as always.
Just for info for those that care. I have contacted Ruger and they wrote back about the Marlin line they acquired. Said they are looking at tooling up to make lever rifles.
Ruger making a Marlin lever is going to be great thing. I hope and will be buying one as soon as they pump one out.
Thank you
Ruger made their model 96 lever actions starting in the late 1990s for about 10 years. Rimfire and .44 mag. Judging by the number I don’t see not very popular, probably a get around on the semi auto bans
I won't...let them work the bugs out first...pioneers get the arrows...settlers get the land.
I can't get on the Henry bandwagon cause I left on the old Win/Mar stagecoach. You still make great videos .
I have a wildlife edition with the brass reciever and engravings of Bear on 1 side and a moose on the other. Levereloution hornady factory ammo, 93 yards 3 shot group that is touching. Pretty accurate, I think they have the smoothest action of all levers.
Thank you , you are soft spoken, direct and honest.
I believe that the .30-30 and .45-70 are simply called that - looking on Henry's website, they don't really give them a specific name, unlike their Big Boy and Golden Boy line of rifles. I've always liked the idea of a lever-action rifle and thankfully, we can get them over here in the UK.
Hi James, I was told recently that apparently the UK had banned lever actions obviously not true, I’m waiting for the government here in Australia to try it here.
Henry typically names each line of rifles but not name each caliber finish combo. They have the golden boy series, silver boy series, big boy series, frontier series, long ranger series, all weather series
@@Paul-45-70 We haven't banned lever actions. What was banned - completely unfairly - was a class of action known as lever release.
Because semi auto centrefire rifles are not legal here (ordinary pistols are fine in Northern Ireland, part of the Good Friday Agreement, I believe), some clever chaps devised a workaround, because otherwise we'd just have straight pull and conventional turn bolt rifles.
When you fire, the bolt flies rearwards, ejecting the empty case, and locks open. You then press a button, and the bolt goes home, picking up a live round and readying the rifle for the next shot. There was a variant of this where releasing the bolt was accomplished by pulling the trigger - there were some VZ58s in such a configuration.
A couple of years ago there was a public consultation, and amongst other things the topic of these rifles came up. The argument was that 'although these rifles are yet to be used in criminal acts, they could pose exceptional danger to the police and public if they were'. The government, naturally, didn't listen to anybody who objected and went ahead with the bill, it became an Act of Parliament and that was the end of that.
@@JamesTorson thank you for the explanation.
We have a similar rifle here that is legal at the moment.
@@Paul-45-70 I don't even know where I pull out half of this stuff. Just things I've learned about and filed away in my head. Hopefully an opportunity to rationalise the gun laws will be made. Many people in the UK don't want to know about firearms, and without public support for reform, there's precious little chance of political change. The best thing to do is bring friends and family into the sport.
I always appreciate your content friend. Please continue!
I wanted to watch and see how you rated Henry rifles after doing videos on Holland and Holland, Rigby and other top drawer English made firearms. I am so impressed that you give credit where its due and owning and using some of the best made guns there are still give the manufacturers of Henry rifles praise for their ingenuity.
I just get more impressed with your knowlege and love of well made firearms.
Thanks for sharing and for all you have taught me.
Big fan of Henry here. I like the tube magazine setup. The only change I would make is a higher polish on the magazine tube. Thanks for covering them here!
Mike you are doing just fine with the videos. Keep doing what you are doing. Very informative on the lever action rifles. Always a favorite. Color case hardening just makes them more interesting and attractive. Take care and be safe.
I must admitt I was one of those who complained about video quality... Thank you for having 1080p back, gives additional pleasure to watching your videos. Nice looking single shot! Reminds me of those beautiful european kiplaufs!
Thank you! We try : )
I love your channel. Your unending depth of knowledge and humility make for a winning presentation. Honestly, it's like I'm listening to my uncles having a fireside chat. Keep up the good work. Any criticism you may receive is surely the result of jealousy.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an enjoyable format. I could watch you and your amazing guns all day
Your too funny, great sense of humor. Love the channel, keep the video coming, I enjoy each and every one.
I love the new look of your videos! Henry's are quality rifles thanks for the spotlight!
Thank you!
Like others have said: Your videos are awesome. I quite enjoy and appreciate the accurate language you use to describe the details and features of rifles you review. Don't worry about the nay-sayers. I think the world needs more people like you. I would love to sit down and just absorb the knowledge you have!
Thank you Graham! I'll keep going. All the best to you.
I love the Henry rifles and also the older Marlin rifles. They are all accurate and parts are easy to find. My favorite calibers, beside 22lr, are .35 Remington and 45/70 Govt. I guess I’ll get a few 357 magnum levers once this gun and ammo freeze is finally over. I love the simplicity of design of these rifles. This was a great presentation and I’ve watched it several times. My newest Henry has a side loading gate, also! Mike, thank you for all you do here!
Henry recently added a side gate to every single one of their models that is not a rimfire and are keeping the tube loading method as well. So you can unload your rifle without having to cycle every round through the action which seems pretty usable. And of course you get the benefit of the side gate not having to be near the muzzle when loading and it’s easier to top off your gun with a side gate.
I like your videos! Your coverage on the Husqvarnas convinced me to buy one instead of a Parker Hale! You are a stellar source of information! Now subscribed.
I’ve been enjoying my 1860 lately. It is so smooth and has almost no noticeable recoil. With factory Winchester 44-40 cartridges, it is so mild I’ve been enjoying it more than my 22’s.
I have a Henry 410 single shot
I spoke to Henry and they took care of the recall right away. They will send you a free shipping label. I think it took about 2 weeks to get it back. Great costumer service
I agree - henry customer service is tops. Louis and Anthony are great and caring people.
They lighten up the trigger during the recall too.
My nephew and I purchased Henry Rifles together a few years ago. He got the Big-Boy in .45LC with a brass receiver and I bought the Big-Boy in .38/.357, all blued. Both shoot really well! Great video, as always!
Hey I noticed a very nice styling que. The checkering around the wrist, It goes down around bottom of the tang. Little extra something there. Good work Henry.
Good video and even better when you pulled out those Hagns, they always make for a better video hahaha!!
I think Henry in there new models they incorporated the loading gate into there lever actions
I've read about them and seen photo's but none of that does justice to the beauty of the case hardening on the Henry , Great video straight and too the point , looking forward to seeing you on the range with it . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well !
Funny you mentioned Doug Turnbull, it grabbed my attention. His shop is right down the road from me. I never realized how well known his work is until I started watching firearms videos a few years ago. His shop puts out some fine pieces.
Your videos are great👍 Very knowledgeable and unique content. Keep it up! I learn a lot from them, plus I just love looking at all the different guns and how they work!
I love the smoothness of the Actions on all the Henry Firearms. The fit and Finish is always spot on also. Accuracy is always very good. For the price, you can’t beat a Henry.
Good comment - I should own more Henry rifles. I had some single shots and one lever - all were excellent.
Anthony Imperato is a decent Customer Orientated Guy , Great personality Too !
I got the .308 win, did the recall and am a happy owner of a single shot !
Henry does it Right .
I have a Henry 30-30 with the slimmer barrel and blued receiver, and I am thrilled with it as a light and comfortable reliable hunter. The tiger-stripe coloring is just OK, I prefer the "Rorschach ink blot" irreg yellow-blue case colors of old, or else give me a blued steel. BTW Another GREAT video.
Love my Henry .38-55 !!! Action like butter, accurate and gobbles up everything I feed it. Hard hitting cartridge. 255 grain cast bullet at 1800 fps will knock anything in lower 48 off its feet. Ask me how I know.
What beautiful rifles. Thanks, I really enjoy your videos 👍
had two Henry's from 2002. both had failure to feed problems and with one the front sight fell of because wrong screw was used.
Very interesting review. Keep up the awesome work. And you got a new subscriber. I look forward to more.
Very interesting video, I learned something about hardening steel of cases
Love the Henrys. Always have always will. You videos are fantastic. Very informative and not just a lot of blowing stuff up. Keep it it.
Thank you Jeff 🙏
Nice to see you back up
Another fantastic review! I always rate you at 5 stars for your knowledge and excellent presentation! Here is an idea inspired by your black and white movie comment: it would be pretty cool if you did a review in black and white except for the gun. Now that would be a challenge for your camera people 😃
Also I would love to see a review on the TC Venture 2. Maybe a comparison between midrange priced rifles? Like the Bergara, Tikka, XPR, Venture 2, Weatherby Vanguard, etc...
Keep up the great work! Your videos are NEVER boring! If anyone thinks so..buzz off!
Good solid review of a good solid rifle regards as always
You are my favorite when it comes to guns. No big ego and an honest opinion not tainted by other Utube gun sites. Cameras and all that are not that important with the information you are sharing. My honest opinion.
Thank you Dave 🙏
Nice info USOG, very interesting, thanks.
Your videos are excellent. Your camera operator does a fantastic job focusing in on the part of the gun you’re talking about. Sound is great in this video
Thank you Paul - your comments are especially welcome and we usually feel so technically weak - as far as lighting and filming and sound etc...glad we're not too bad : )
Your passion and intellect are always notable.
I really like the lever guns, and Henry makes some really beautiful ones. I have been kicking around the idea of adding one of the new side gate ones to my collection.
Hey up USOG, keep up the good videos and content, ignore your detractors.
I did want your advice after a 7mm-08 rifle unsure what to go with savage axis/axis ii, 110 or ruger american or as 3rd choice browning xbolt
henry makes the best value proposition in rimfire lever actions. They have much in common with the bill rugers start, read the market, find the holes and fill with smartly designed well made products. I've yet to own one however. Thanks for the video excellent commentary as always
I tend to focus on older Winchester Lever Guns, but also own and shoot Marlin and Henry levers in various calibers. Frankly, I love all of them.
I don't live in the right tax bracket for expensive industrial art; but I just bought a Henry single shot shotgun....I like it a little more every day. Simple, beautiful, interesting and fun to shoot and own. Great video; thanks.
Love your videos, keep it up :)
Don’t worry about your videos they are great . Henry is now putting loading gates so I might buy one now and I like the single shots to .I am a older guy now and just enjoy looking at your wonderful collection thank you for all the good videos. Don’t sweat your detractors and complainers .
Only thing bad I have to say about my side gate 30-30 is the obnoxious heavy trigger. I’m a huge trigger snob and it drives me nuts😂
Hi there - I hear you - people write me about long and uncertain trigger pull adventures. Maybe they're improving. I hope so.
Don't buy a H&R single shot then. Worst trigger ever. Yes, ever.
Good job. Very helpful info.
thanks, nice review sir, keep it up, i just subscribed
I have one Henry, a new version, I love it. Side loading gate a must for me. Owned a few Marlins, mine were great shooters but there are some things a little nicer on the Henry. Good video. Thanks.
Thank you!
I own Marlin, Winchester and Henry. The best brand by far if Henry. The fit, finish, bluing, accuracy, smooth action, tube feed and loading gate, and beautiful wood stocks are far and away better than the competition. I recently purchased a Henry steelside gate in .360 Buckhammer and it takes me back to 1880 every range session.
Great video and I was wondering if you could do one on how and where to find guns with the best prices. I've noticed many of the prices you have quoted over the years are many times double than that I find. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I always enjoy your videos but not much time to watch lately. I do like the Henry all weather 45-70 with the loading gate. Thanks for taking the time to lay them all out on the table..!
Hi Alex - Hope you get more time to do the things you'd like to; not just USOG : )
Nice video.
Thank you!
Hey Mike, I've always liked Henry's attitude about keeping old-school quality and remaining American-made.
I've given some thought to getting one of the 1860 Models but I would really love one of the 1860's in 22lr.
I realize there are a few things that would need to be reconfigured for 22lr. I'd think a few of their designers might need an hour or two and some pizza but they'd have the coolest 22-lever rifle on the market, period! Yep, total bragging rights at the range! Maybe Henry might produce the 1860RF one day... I'd buy one!
Great video, as always!
Take care and be well!
I own the 38/357 case harden 20 its my favorite gun and i love it!!
I love the look of color case hardening done using something like the bone charcoal method. I just don't like the look of the chemical process used to mimic "color case hardening" on the Henry. It ends up looking like the liquid pattern that it is. It makes the Henry look striped. That said, the overall build quality on the latest Henry's is superb.
Your Henry's lever pivot screw is about to fall out! P.S. I'm really tempted with the .45-70 version for my dedicated Buffalo Rifle. Have the Henry Golden Boy in .22 and it is smoother than my Browning BL 22. The half mag and pistol grip of the larger caliber is Classic!
In a perfect world wouldn’t any “Shooter” own a 30-30 lever action of whatever the make in his or her collection ?, nice review on the Henry 👌🏻😎
You make a great video always
My opinion they are. Beautiful guns with lifetime warranty, I own three at this time, all lever actions, golden boy.22 mag, 17 cal lever, 45/70 lever !
You chose well.
Great video! Great LEE-VER action rifle. (Lol. Say it how you wanna. To heck with haters.) I love my Henry Big Boy in .357 MAG/.38 SPL. Never fails to feed, or eject, once I figured out what ammo it "likes" (Hornady Critical Defense, in my case, along with a few others), and is accurate, and solidly built... and looks good! Also: Henry; Made in the USA, or not made at all!
I was all set to ask a question that you answered with the Turnbull. I had never seen a case-hardened bluing with a smooth, polished finish and wanted to know if it was even possible. And voila! Eureka! Yee Haaaaaa! There's the proof; it can be done.
Color case hardening really looks good on that rifle. I would like to see Henry produce a 22 with the same case hardened receiver.
I am waiting for Henry to do a Mares Leg Big Boy with color case hardened receiver and side gate!! 😍
Enjoyable and informative, as always! I'd love to see your take on one of the Henry "Long Ranger" models. These have an interesting design: They are a lever action, but have a rotating three-lug bolt that is said to lock up pretty tight.
They are chambered in long range calibers, even 6.5 Creedmore, so the actions seem like they might have a lot more going on than a typical lever carbine. Some report that they are very slick. I've only handled one in a shop and there was a lot of travel and stickiness to the action... but maybe that would improve significantly with some breaking in(?)
Thanks J Terry - I almost has one in .243; seems to be similar to the BLR - but I'll learn more, get one in studio and make a video. Cheers!
I found that pulling the hammer back prior to working the lever on the Long Ranger makes it much smoother to operate. Just me.
Now that real Marlins have become unobtainium, Henry has become the "working man's" American-made levergun. Hey, somebody had to fill the void!
Great review and great audio!
Never was a fan of henry with the pot metal receivers and rounded flats on the barrels. But the single shot might be something to buy if it's all steel.
I like the SS too
The brass big boy receivers attract a magnet. Not all pot metal...methinks must be some steel in there as well.
Any thoughts on the ergonomics of the straight vs pistol grip of the rifles?
Hi Adam - The pistol grip was designed to allow the shooter to more easily pull the gun into the shoulder and hold up with one hand. Those advantages remain. I'll take the pistol grip. Take care Adam.
The Henry made version of the Marlin 336 is very well made and looks good. Marlin has been on a down slide since the Remlin came out. I have a 1995 337cs I baught new that I wouldn't trade for any other...sharp checkering, excellent wood and fitting, deep blueing etc. Vidio quality is just fine, enjoy all your vids.👍
Great video,thumbs up and subcribed, keep 'em coming.
Hello Mike ,,,, I was wondering if you could do a video on your process of repairing a rifle with a cracked stock. More specifically the upper tang area . I remember you mentioning drilling it out and using epoxy(?) and rods ..... Irecently acquired a sporterized rifle with an Enfield action, rechambered in 300 Weatherby magnum. It has 2 cracks in the tang caused by the "wedge" effect that you had mentioned . I think an " in the shop" video on this repair would be very interesting and beneficial , not only in my case , but for your other viewers as well ..... Thanks , and please continue making these videos !!! They are a great resource of information!!
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Hi Dan - Will do - thanks for the suggestion and your kind words. All the best for 2022!
Informative and well presented 👍🏻🇨🇦
Great video. Who cares about perfect quality..you're making an amateur TH-cam video about something that you're passionate about...not a Hollywood movie.
I love Marlins but I find that the Henry's have a smoother feeling action.
I noticed that your rear sight ladder is all the way down. That's the one gripe I have with Henry. The sights just won't set low enough. Ladder all the way down and still hits high at a hundred. I've shot 30-30, 45-70, and.243 and got the same result. I wish they would tune the sights to where the hundred yard setting would be in the middle of the ladder for big game calibers. I've got an all weather 30-30 and with the rounds I like to hunt (170 grn power points) with it shoots 8 inches high with the ladder all the way down...effectively making it a thousand dollar paper weight.
very informative thanks
I love Henry and I love tube fed tbh it’s quicker if u really times it trust me getting those in as a beginner
I would choose. Remington made Marlin 1895 CB 45-70 with the 18.5” octagonal barrel. 6+1 rounds. Henry’s seem to be so popular in 2022 but a Remington made Marlin 2016 or newer is a superb Marlin levergun.
The Turnbull colour cased treatment is actual case hardening, ie heat, charred bone, charcoal etc . The newer Henrys, Winchester 73's, Uberti's etc are an acid dip treatment which produces colours, but don't affect hardness at all. It is basically a cosmetic treatment.
Okay Bob - now I know. I've heard so many versions of what's what. Some people told me it is a dip; others an acid - others that it rubs off. Anyway - the Turnbull version is the best; maybe the manufacturers could mention there is no surface hardness - just coloring. Thanks for the message : )
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you for the reply I really appreciate your videos. The main point in describing these commercial " colour treatments" is that they are cosmetic only
I have a Henry 22lr golden boy. It is a very fine shooting firearm. When it comes to case hardening firearm parts in my opinion Turnbull is by far the best. All the guns I have are factory done but I still appreciate their work. Affording it is another thing.
Those Hagns are awesome
Thank you! I enjoyed that!