@@christopherarnett2851 I own the Marlin and Henry as well as a Sharps, Henry is far smother and looks better by far with beautiful wood, (mine is the Goldenboy)
jared Noah I use handloads. it's really not bad if you lean into it. Really, it doesn't kick as much as a .300 Win mag or .338 lapua. I consider those to recoil a lot. Plus, my marlin .45-70 has a rubber butt pad (comes standard) in place of a metal butt plate, so that probably helps. Don't get me wrong, the sound rattles your teeth. But recoil wise? Not bad.
I've always wanted a .45-70 but never really saw one that caught my eye, but this Henry is a beautiful looking lever action. Sootch, this rifle is calling my name, and at 66 years old, time's a wastin son. I'm going for it, and thank you for another excellent video. I'm going to need a larger gun safe!!! ☝️😉👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I don't get why people keep complaining about the reload speed. If this is your hunting rifle, why are you doing tactical reloads? Going to war with nature? Everyone wants to be an operator.
Beautiful rifle! There is just something so special about that caliber. America is an incredible country! We are so blessed to live here and enjoy such Liberties! I am sad to see our beautiful Republic in such decline. With the current crop of miserable choices we have to vote for. Guard with jealous attention the public Liberty, Suspect anyone who approaches that jewel, In the end, only downright force will preserve it! Patrick Henry Molon Labe Where is Samuel Adams when we need him?
Universal Kombat well said. You are totally right. Once they brought in the federal reserve the country was taken over. They are our eternal enemy. Its no better here in the UK which has been a Jewish puppet country for a lot longer unfortunately
@@damienwilliams6004 I will when the Republicans put up conservative candidates who will obey their oath of office. The republicans and the democrats are just two sides to the same coin. Same party, just different names...no thank you. I will continue to vote substance and choose Liberty. I never have regrets about who I vote for. Vote Libertarian!
@@damienwilliams6004 you mean, "Mr Take the guns first and worry about the courts later, trump?" He did more to ban guns than Obama ever dreamed of doing. Mr anti gun trump? Mr I don't like silencers? Mr I support Red Flag Laws? Mr people shouldn't be allowed to carry guns concealed? Mr people shouldn't be allowed to own those semi automatic rifles? Mr we need to deal with those bump stocks? Damien, name me one, just one promise that trump made on the gun issue and came through for us? Just one please? Hint: there isn't a single one! Ugh...no thank you...I would never vote for him! Never! Never? Never!
BEAUTIFUL GUN - NOW, MY HUSBAND WANTS ONE ! He had a Marlin 444 "long rifle" back in the 1980's, that he bought at K-Mart for $150 (how prices have changed !). Checking out the new Marlin "Guide Guns", and comparing them to the Henry, there was NO comparison. The Henry comes with a better rear sight, the tube feed magazine, and better quality finishing.
I bought one of these last fall and by the time it came, in hunting season was winding down. Now, here we are again, leaves are turning colors and that Henry rifle is ready to go. I was torn between the 30-30 and 45-70. I got the 45-70. Our deer and black bear season run concurrently here; 30-30 is a little light for bear, so and this gives me a good 100 yard thumper. I’m not shooting hot loads, just Remington green box, and it’s basically the same recoil as a 12 gauge slug. My only complaint is they don’t come stock with a peep sight. I wasn’t a fan of that semi buckhorn sight, especially for a close and fast brush gun. I installed a Ranger Point Precision peep sight. It’s a quality setup, made in Texas, USA. Could not be happier!
Bought my 45/70 Henry just at deer season , I also have a savage 45/70 . The old savage kicks the ---- out of your shoulder with a pad , just a note . The Henry recoils very similar to the 30/30 which surprised me . In fact it's so smooth I give Henry a10 out of 10 . Really enjoy the lever action it's smooth as butter on a hot day . One thing I want everyone to note , upon first firing I was having a problem closing the breach . After 4 rounds I noted the cartrage was waffled ? Also was a bit difficult to get the spent cartridge to eject . Got to looking down the receiver right at the connect of the barrel there was a flat wad of ? What is this ? Gun was still warm and I took a small pin knife and removed the flat wad turns out it was a wax like substance . After removal I went home and really cleaned the barrel back at the breach just about 5" down the barel first . A little more wax ? I read several other new owners also had this incident . After giving her a good cleaning , lubed up everything there was no more problem , it loaded sooooo smoothly eject same thing . I kept the spent brass to send to Henry because it's very obvious the damaged brass is waffled . So when (and you need one ) you get home clear that breach look down that barrel and make certain there is nothing in there . Now the first kill was 2 wild hogs using double tap ammo at night waited until both wild hogs were shoulder to shoulder . One shot 2 kills ! First pig dropped on the spot 2nd pig ran about 40' before he dropped . Get you a Henry !
Great job on this video, not made in China, Japan, or anywhere but America! We are happy and proud of this. Every woman needs to have a man with a. 45-70!
Good review, Sootch! I have always had a soft spot for lever action rifles. I own a few and I hoping to get another soon. I think I have it narrowed down to either this rifle or the Winchester 1892. Keep up the good work!
I just bought my first rifle today from Canadian Tire. A Henry.45-70 side gate. I'm 51 and have never owned a gun. I'm stoked to take it to a range and learn to shoot.
It amazed Me Right out of the Box the Trigger was as nice as they come. Every one of The Henrys we own have All come Fantastic and have been made so well that they really do Amaze Me. The Golden Boys are worth the extra cash too!!! Thanks for Your videos!!!
That “large peep site” is EXCELLENT when shooting up close in the brush etc. It’s much easier to get “on target” quickly. I own a couple of Henry Firearms and will tell you they are awesome in quality of manufacturing. VERY SMOOTH lever action,...Incredibly smooth like butter. 🙄
I've got the .30-30 version of this rifle. I'm glad I bought it when they still had the ghost ring sights, because I think they've now done away with them and gone back to just buckhorn sights. But I think it's the most ergonomic and satisfying to shoot lever action gun ever made IMHO. Superb workmanship and finish.
A friend of mine bought that same gun used,but like new. Beauty of a gun,but it did have some issues with the lever wanting to flop down. Also the mag tube was too thin walled to handle the recoil of big powerful 405 and 500 grain stuff made for the big tough animals.They also later did away with the barrelband and front sight together. Henry has a great lifetime warrenty and even being second owner Henry paid for the shipping, and did all the necessary upgrades and repairs and got the rifle back to him in short order.Because of the front sight barrel band thing, they even replaced the barrel, new heaver tube, and the front sight s now even better.What a great company to do business with and American made.
I just purchased the exact model yesterday brand spanking new never been fired. Only paid $725.00 before taxes. Found it at a gun show in my area. Thanks for the video!
They originally called the 45-70 "45-70-405" meaning a .45cal bullet weighing 405g sitting on 70g of powder. I think one of these days Marlin and/or Henry should make a 45-90 and 50-70 caliber rifle, that would be sweet (if you can find/load ammo for it)
A very fine review of the Henry 45 70. I also had a look at your review of the Henry 30 30. I prefer the 45 70. It's such a beautiful firearm. I was leaning towards a Marlin, but after seeing both reviews and hearing what you had to say, I've settled on the Henry rifle.
Watched all you videos on Henry lever action rifles trying to figure out which one to get... Finally settled on this one. Thanks for all you do, Sootch! And thanks for the pocket pistol videos!
The Henry action is smooth. Unloading the firearm is easy and safe. Much as I love John Moses Browning (genius in his time) and his designs, bought by Winchester, I prefer the Henry action. Drop safe, and simple. I don't need a safety on a lever action.
Sootch00 I am a hunter and outdoors man from Chicago. I really enjoy watching your gun review video's. I also have a new 2015 model Henry 45-70 rifle with buckhorn sights, I love taking it out to the range and am going to use it deer hunting in Western Penn., this year. Keep putting out those gun review video's. God bless America Long live the Republic !!
45-70 is all fun and games when you push a 300gr bullet between 1900-2000fps. When you start pushing 400+gr bullets at that velocity you're in for a world of hurt lol.
So I went up a grade. I got a Mauser actioned .458 Win Mag in a nice stock and now hunt DG with 500gr Woodleighs!! Great fun!! If my kids want to plink with it, I drop down to 350 grainers, and they shoot it all day long. Recoil is so mild I gotta check to make sure the bullet has left the barrel!! 👍
I would buy a Henry in a heart beat IF...They all came in blued steel and fed like a Marlin or Winchester...Tube fed just don't do it for me. So my Marlinitis affliction continues.....The older the better. Still a great video....Just subscribed.
+FD Mackey Most of them do come in a more traditional variant, including the 30/30 and the Big Boy. Personally, the feeding system on the Henry is, for me, a better one. If I cant deal with a charging animal with the rounds in the tube, then having a loading gate isnt going to save me. The tube system on the Henry is a lot faster to unload, and a lot softer on brass.
I like how you give a little kid giggle when you say the recoil isn't that bad, just a 'thump' lol. Great variety in the video Sootch, always fun to watch and learn!
Nice video. Good job on pointing out the advantages of the tube feed without a side loading gate. Glad to hear the Henry is such high quality, since i want a Big Boy Steel in 41 Mag, as well as one of these. In a hunting situation, u hopefully will never need more than 2 shots- the initial shot and possibly a followup for tough game or in case of a marginal first shot. Obviously, u want to take the animal cleanly, without suffering. I cannot imagine a situation where 5 or 6 45-70 rounds are not sufficient. Maybe if a group of pigs charges u after u shoot one, but that is pretty farfetched (thankfully). I love that it comes with the Express peep sight, because i put peeps on all my lever guns anyway. Glad to see some LH shooters helping in the test. As a LH shooter myself, i find that lever guns are great. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
***** I totally agree with you, but with me being 17, if it can fuck up, it WILL fuck up around me as situations have previously shown. No matter how impossible, I'll manage to get myself jacked up haha. Surprised that I haven't managed to cram a .22 mag into the thing or something yet lol.
frankdn109 I've had many Marlins. I like the Henry quality, loading and unloading much better. Marlin quality is no more. Terrible! Run by Remington bolt action boys without any clue about lever guns. They fired everyone and moved the factory. Marlin n is no more!!
Mike383HK I've owned an 1893 in .32-40 and an 1895 .45-70. Wish I hadn't sold them now! The only other Marlin I ever admired was the old 336, because it fit me so well: snap to the shoulder with eyes shut and the sights were dead on. Now however, my game gun is a Savage 99... pointed bullets, yeah! But the fit? Not so good (not to mention the trigger... bleah!).
frankdn109 I had a .444 and the finish was terrible. Had to redo. The old ones were much better but they didn't have the modern twist for heavier loads. Not accurate. Triggers sucked!! I bought a Rossi 92 .44 mag. It's been a nightmare. Twice back to the factory for feed problems. Unfortunately the only one with the tight twist for heavy bullets. Never again!! I bought a Henry .22!! WOW!! I'm going Henry from now on!!
The tube feeding is more dangerous than a side loading gate by far! You put your ha d in front of the muzzle. The side loading gate is superior in every single way. And also you don't have to cycle the action on the Marlin to empty it. Just push the side gate and they come out the same way they go in
Personal preference only!! You should treat any firearm as if it were loaded!! Henry's quality is two steps above Marlins!! I would like to see a drop box magazine in both Henry and Marlin 45-70 rifles.
I wonder if this is the model that the Fallout 4 Lever action rifle is based off of. I mean, it uses .45-70 rounds in game and it looks pretty similar to this one.
This is a semi-copy of the Marlin 1895 so that's my guess since the lever gun in the fallout world was first introduce in New Vegas which predates this gun's release.
I'd love to see Henry come out with the big sisters to the 45-70.....the 45-90 and 45-110. The 45-70 is a thumper for sure...I can't imagine what the 45-90 and 45-110 would be like.
You can tell Henry Rifle I bought a 45-70 because of this video review. I had a Marlin 45-70, sold it, and am much happier with the Henry. It is a pleasure to shoot, and I appreciate the quality. As Sootch said, it is super smooth (action) right out of the box, I agree. However, they changed from the peep sight since this video, but I'm happy with the sights included.
Shaun Witt I live in Greenville, SC but we were referring to Marietta, SC. Someone raises Buffalo there in the country. A much different place than Marietta, GA : )
Sootch, I've been kicking around the notion of getting one of these rifles. I own an original '86 Winchester chambered in 40-82 and an old Marlin 336 in the 30-30 chambering. Had those rifles for decades and enjoyed them. But, I always wanted a lever gun in 45-70 Govt. Your review toppled me over to the Henry. Thank you, good sir.
Just bought one buddy, but the one I bought has the ramped sights. But I bought the Talley mounts and a Vortex Copperhead 4-12x44 scope. I hope it works great. I love your videos I respect you.
+Andre Krumins You must not either have one or have ever spent time training with one. The loading system on the Henry is actually faster than side ports. Being able to drop a round into the chamber and fire is 10000% faster than side port loading. Simple stuff for anyone who actually trains.
Steve H. I was going to let that go as a matter of opinion but your simply incorrect. a Henry style loading action requires you do basically half disassemble the magazine to wedge rounds through a little hole. During the whole operation the gun is basically deactivated and incapable of fire. Where as the side loading system allows you to reload and keep the gun in a ready condition as well as having a quicker mechanism to insert the cartridges, at any time during the reloading process you can stop and fire, where as the henry requires the magazine tube to be reassembled, so what the henry can have a cartridge dropped into the action slightly faster, the rifles essentially a single shot rifle until its put back together where as the side loader is adaptable, as well as having a simply faster base reload. There's a reason every lever gun 1866 onwards was side loading, its a direct improvement. Its ok to have a statistically inferior gun, as lever actions themselves are statistically inferior, but you cant argue an direct improvement. Mosens are great, even though the VEPR-54r is functionally better in every way, You don't have to have a reason for every gun, and your guns don't have to have a purpose, its ok to have a technologically behind gun, because its fun.
+Andre Krumins You are allowed to have your own opinion, but if you own one (or have actually trained with both) you would know you can actually reload the Henry just as fast, if not faster. The OP points this out in his video, as have many others, and I reload single shots and put rounds on target far faster than you (or anyone) can reload and put rounds on target with a side loading system. "Technologically behind" is simply stating that you don't appreciated a proven system that is nearly 100% reliable. I don't have shit to prove to you, I've been there and done that, but I will put the tube loading system slightly above the side loading for speed when you actually train in both. When you consider the single shot loading speed....well, it's not even close. Please, stand downrange against someone trained in single loading vs side port loading and see where you stand. Real world experience surpasses "opinions" every time. This was not an "opinion" post by the way.
8654 Zulu Foxtrot I think Andre's point is during the shooting side load allows you reload and back to shoot quickly, don't have to bother pull and insert the follower. I like side load gun.
If you need to be able to reload on the fly as to put 20 rounds down range maybe you should get a gun with higher capacity. With 5-6 shots of a 45-70 there shouldn't be anything left to shoot at unless you are a terrible shot or there are multiple targets. Still in either of those cases maybe go with a higher capacity. I just bought a Springfield M1 alpha 308. It is semi auto and has 20 round mags. Fairly comparable gun, trading a little knockdown for more rounds which may better suit somebody that is being forced to speed load their 45-70.
@@oreopuppydawg1564 Yea, this will even happen with pistol calibers above .40 S&W unless you're using home defense ammo. (Critical Defense, etc.) :D Home defense gun, it's not, but I'd say that of any rifle outside of a .22 LR. A tactical Ruger .22 LR with big magazines would be a way better choice for that, if you had to have a rifle for home defense. But, if you live on a ranch/farm or some place with hell of a range then we could start talking about the real rifles.
No commented on that round going 3350 yards that's nuts over 33 football fields with a 500g bullet and still be lethal just wowz I'm going to pick one up I love the one Steve McQueen used in that show
I was looking for a 45-70 lever-action and I saw about this one. I was on the fence about buying it, this video fixed that. I placed an order for one right after watching this.
I have a Marlin guide gun in 450 marlin and I like the side loading gate because you can shove rounds in at any time, even while a round is in the chamber. You don't have to stop shooting to reload. I also removed the safety and installed a saddle ring. That's how they made the safety on the newer guns by removing the saddle ring. I shoot the Hornady Leverevolution with a 325 gr. bullet leaving the muzzle at 2250 FPS, vs. the 300 grain Federal trophy bonded bear claw that leaves the muzzle at 1850 fps. Love the big bore levers
strangefire1 Not too many people realize a 450 Marlin is like a 45/70 on steroids. Hornady did us lever action owners a huge favor when they came out with the Leverevolution ammo. The 444 Marlin, 35 Remington, and the 30-30 Win. are now capable of serious business.
Love my Henry Golden 45-70. Reminds me of my old 45-70 that I hunted with for years in the brush of Maine. Warning: Hornaday LEVERevolution ammo does not work well with the tube fed Henry. So before you complain, try different ammo. This issue, by my testing, is the end of the Hornady case is slightly larger than normal and the tube hangs up on the base. This is caused in part by the sharp nose of the cartridge allowing the bullet to rock in the tube. This rocking along with the case makes loading maximum number of rounds impossible without giggling the tube. I've also seen videos that state you can't reload the reverevolution 45-70 due to non consistent case diameter. Perhaps this has changed recently but I had to get rid of all my old 45-70 ammo. PS It will work fine in a Rossi 45-70. It's the tube on the Henry that causes the issue.
You can't go wrong buying a Henry, I have 5 and never had a problem with any of them. The 22 LR Frontier Pump is my favorite !!! My Squirrel dogs Rocko and Peewee love it too, they only have to tree a Squirrel ONCE !!!
Very nice rifle, I love that it is made here in the US. I can't say I love the ft. barrel band sight combo, just on a looks thing. Thanks for building them. Jim
I enjoyed the video and agree. I own one of these and after having it and developing a problem, Henry paid to ship it back to them and they did not fix it, but exchanged it for a brand new one. It was exchanged because of a design change compared to the first one I had. It is smooth and shoots like a dream. Fun Gun. And a a great shooter. The rear sight can be changed to a smaller sight if you need better accuracy at a distance. Also Cabalas sells a scope for the 45-70 and to use for Hornady Ammo 325gr bullet. good for 100 to 300 yards, but I reload so open sights for me. Keep up the good work Sootch00 .
i have a single shot 45-70 i love it! my cousin has that same lever action you have and it is awesome.. i was surprised when we shot some 405 grain rounds that the recoil was not that much more than the 300 grain... great vid!!
I love my 45-70!! I typically use 405 grain. I actually saw a friend of mine split a somewhat small tree trunk in half with his 45-70. That's the only time I've seen one do that. I'm not sure what grain he was shooting but it was impressive. The only thing I didn't care for on his was the solid metal butt on the gun. Leaves a nice bruise when shooting his.
Henry makes some' thee sexiest'rifles I've ever seen and owned. In fact I am trying to find a .357 caliber Big Boy now. These are not easy to find here in far eastern Canada. My favorites are the pistol caliber carbines and rifles. Thanks for this Sootch.
Awesome! I've wanted a 45-70 Marlin for a while but have been hearing some bad reports lately. Been looking at this Henry, so good timing on this video =D
that rifle is a timeless beauty, just a work of art. My Marlin lever is in .45-70, such a sledgehammer of a round. I shot a 465 lb black bear from 20 yards out, 2 years ago. exploded his heart and piled him where he stood. the strain was more than he could "bare" :-)
Margaret from Canada my husband needs a Henry in .45 70 He deserves it and it's not made in China ! god bless America!
They have quite the recoil. Remember that
Kicks even more on my single shot Handi-Rifle. First time I shot it it knocked my hat off.
Men dream of having such an understanding wife as you.
Not much more recoil than a .22LR.
Margaret did he ever get a 45 70?? I saw this post is 6 yrs old and I'm just wondering
45-70 is the only Government I trust to get the job done right.
Well said
I've always been into my grandfather's western styled rifles and pistols.. one of my all time favorites is the 45-70. Been wanting one for a long time
Rather have the 1895 Cowboy any day. Better looking rifle.
@@christopherarnett2851 I own the Marlin and Henry as well as a Sharps, Henry is far smother and looks better by far with beautiful wood,
(mine is the Goldenboy)
And the 1911 Government model
i turn 18 this month and i'm planning on buying a henry 45-70 as my first gun, can't wait
.45-70 as your 1st gun??
kep67 it's not that bad. expensive ammo. not much recoil.
I have one. a 22LR or .30-30 would be a much better 1st lever gun.
cheap ammo, easy to shoot accurately, minimal recoil.
DriveByGuy you must be useing factory ammo..
jared Noah I use handloads. it's really not bad if you lean into it. Really, it doesn't kick as much as a .300 Win mag or .338 lapua. I consider those to recoil a lot. Plus, my marlin .45-70 has a rubber butt pad (comes standard) in place of a metal butt plate, so that probably helps. Don't get me wrong, the sound rattles your teeth. But recoil wise? Not bad.
I shouldn't have watched this. now I need to get one.
Me too
Me too
jakethesnake2024 same here😭😭😭😭😭
Same here and I JUST bought a handgun today lmfao
Do it. You'll love it
Got one, love it, nailed 2 feral hogs in the front yard a few weeks back one shot each 405 grain bullets at under 25 yards. Love that rifle.
I've always wanted a .45-70 but never really saw one that caught my eye, but this Henry is a beautiful looking lever action. Sootch, this rifle is calling my name, and at 66 years old, time's a wastin son. I'm going for it, and thank you for another excellent video. I'm going to need a larger gun safe!!! ☝️😉👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I really love the sound of the 45-70, sounds of the old west or at least every john wayne western
I don't get why people keep complaining about the reload speed. If this is your hunting rifle, why are you doing tactical reloads? Going to war with nature? Everyone wants to be an operator.
+hollywoodhefner2 yeah its for BIG game not zombies , people just like to cry about anything, its a great gun i think, just about to get 1
+hollywoodhefner2 -- They are worried about the day the deer start exercising their 2nd Amendment rights, and shoot back!
You put that perfectly!
hollywoodhefner2 To many people got their marksmanship training at School of spray and pray marksmanship.
Exactly! Our ancestors that used flint and percussion are going..." y'all cry babies!"
Beautiful rifle! There is just something so special about that caliber.
America is an incredible country!
We are so blessed to live here and enjoy such Liberties!
I am sad to see our beautiful Republic in such decline.
With the current crop of miserable choices we have to vote for.
Guard with jealous attention the public Liberty,
Suspect anyone who approaches that jewel,
In the end, only downright force will preserve it!
Patrick Henry
Molon Labe
Where is Samuel Adams when we need him?
Universal Kombat well said. You are totally right. Once they brought in the federal reserve the country was taken over. They are our eternal enemy. Its no better here in the UK which has been a Jewish puppet country for a lot longer unfortunately
Vote red
@@damienwilliams6004 I will when the Republicans put up conservative candidates who will obey their oath of office.
The republicans and the democrats are just two sides to the same coin.
Same party, just different names...no thank you.
I will continue to vote substance and choose Liberty.
I never have regrets about who I vote for.
Vote Libertarian!
@@countrysamurai vote Trump 👍
@@damienwilliams6004 you mean, "Mr Take the guns first and worry about the courts later, trump?"
He did more to ban guns than Obama ever dreamed of doing.
Mr anti gun trump?
Mr I don't like silencers?
Mr I support Red Flag Laws?
Mr people shouldn't be allowed to carry guns concealed?
Mr people shouldn't be allowed to own those semi automatic rifles?
Mr we need to deal with those bump stocks?
Damien, name me one, just one promise that trump made on the gun issue and came through for us? Just one please?
Hint: there isn't a single one!
Ugh...no thank you...I would never vote for him!
Never! Never? Never!
BEAUTIFUL GUN - NOW, MY HUSBAND WANTS ONE ! He had a Marlin 444 "long rifle" back in the 1980's, that he bought at K-Mart for $150 (how prices have changed !). Checking out the new Marlin "Guide Guns", and comparing them to the Henry, there was NO comparison. The Henry comes with a better rear sight, the tube feed magazine, and better quality finishing.
Any more women like you still out there?
I think the Henry rifles are actually getting better over time. Really nice finish . Look of quality.
Man, I really can't wait to get a Henry now!
Mrgunsngear Channel If you had hung around 30 more minutes you would have been in this video! Lol! You're going to love it.
what!?!? you mean I have something mrgunsandgear doesn't?
My wife asked me about the Henry Rifles a couple of weeks a go.
I have a 3-9x40 scope on mine and she's ported.
It's loud as hell. I have to wear ear muffs hunting due to the porting. But it keeps the muzzle down. I'd go with non-ported if I could find one.
My first rifle was a marlin 336. Love lever guns. Most of the time id prefer one over an AR or any semi auto
K N That was my first centerfire rifle as well. I loved that lever gun.
***** My first centerfire also
K N My 336 is fifteen years older than I am, I love that rifle, definitely a toss up between that and the AR.
K N I have a 336 as well, love it mine is chambered in .35 rem
K N wow the marlin 336 is my first gun too
Love me some .45-70, my father has a working "trap-door" and it is a joy to shoot.
"Speak softly and carry a BFG."
Nice!
Hey sootch, got my 45-70 Gov't today. You are absolutely right, it screams quality. Thanks for the best videos.
650 for one of those rifles is a steal.
I bought one of these last fall and by the time it came, in hunting season was winding down. Now, here we are again, leaves are turning colors and that Henry rifle is ready to go.
I was torn between the 30-30 and 45-70. I got the 45-70. Our deer and black bear season run concurrently here; 30-30 is a little light for bear, so and this gives me a good 100 yard thumper.
I’m not shooting hot loads, just Remington green box, and it’s basically the same recoil as a 12 gauge slug.
My only complaint is they don’t come stock with a peep sight. I wasn’t a fan of that semi buckhorn sight, especially for a close and fast brush gun. I installed a Ranger Point Precision peep sight. It’s a quality setup, made in Texas, USA.
Could not be happier!
Bought my 45/70 Henry just at deer season , I also have a savage 45/70 . The old savage kicks the ---- out of your shoulder with a pad , just a note . The Henry recoils very similar to the 30/30 which surprised me . In fact it's so smooth I give Henry a10 out of 10 . Really enjoy the lever action it's smooth as butter on a hot day . One thing I want everyone to note , upon first firing I was having a problem closing the breach . After 4 rounds I noted the cartrage was waffled ? Also was a bit difficult to get the spent cartridge to eject . Got to looking down the receiver right at the connect of the barrel there was a flat wad of ? What is this ? Gun was still warm and I took a small pin knife and removed the flat wad turns out it was a wax like substance . After removal I went home and really cleaned the barrel back at the breach just about 5" down the barel first . A little more wax ? I read several other new owners also had this incident . After giving her a good cleaning , lubed up everything there was no more problem , it loaded sooooo smoothly eject same thing . I kept the spent brass to send to Henry because it's very obvious the damaged brass is waffled . So when (and you need one ) you get home clear that breach look down that barrel and make certain there is nothing in there . Now the first kill was 2 wild hogs using double tap ammo at night waited until both wild hogs were shoulder to shoulder . One shot 2 kills ! First pig dropped on the spot 2nd pig ran about 40' before he dropped . Get you a Henry !
Lesson learned: C L E A N BEFORE firing ...
After watching this video, I went out the next day and bought this Henry H010AW.. I love this rifle.
I dream about lever action and just love the feel of it. Maybe I just thought I wanted to grow up and be the "Rifleman".
Great job on this video, not made in China, Japan, or anywhere but America! We are happy and proud of this. Every woman needs to have a man with a. 45-70!
Good review, Sootch! I have always had a soft spot for lever action rifles. I own a few and I hoping to get another soon. I think I have it narrowed down to either this rifle or the Winchester 1892. Keep up the good work!
I just bought my first rifle today from Canadian Tire.
A Henry.45-70 side gate.
I'm 51 and have never owned a gun.
I'm stoked to take it to a range and learn to shoot.
Thats a beautiful rifle.
It amazed Me Right out of the Box the Trigger was as nice as they come. Every one of The Henrys we own have All come Fantastic and have been made so well that they really do Amaze Me. The Golden Boys are worth the extra cash too!!! Thanks for Your videos!!!
That “large peep site” is EXCELLENT when shooting up close in the brush etc.
It’s much easier to get “on target” quickly.
I own a couple of Henry Firearms and will tell you they are awesome in quality of manufacturing. VERY SMOOTH lever action,...Incredibly smooth like butter. 🙄
I've got the .30-30 version of this rifle. I'm glad I bought it when they still had the ghost ring sights, because I think they've now done away with them and gone back to just buckhorn sights. But I think it's the most ergonomic and satisfying to shoot lever action gun ever made IMHO. Superb workmanship and finish.
This would make a great Christmas gift for me. yeahooooo!
Bought myself one for Christmas a year ago. Still grinnin' ;-)
dont tell your wife... just let her find it a few weeks later (perhaps years)... tell her the warranty ran out and you cant take it back
A friend of mine bought that same gun used,but like new. Beauty of a gun,but it did have some issues with the lever wanting to flop down. Also the mag tube was too thin walled to handle the recoil of big powerful 405 and 500 grain stuff made for the big tough animals.They also later did away with the barrelband and front sight together. Henry has a great lifetime warrenty and even being second owner Henry paid for the shipping, and did all the necessary upgrades and repairs and got the rifle back to him in short order.Because of the front sight barrel band thing, they even replaced the barrel, new heaver tube, and the front sight s now even better.What a great company to do business with and American made.
Awesome intro music. Love old style firearms
I just purchased the exact model yesterday brand spanking new never been fired. Only paid $725.00 before taxes. Found it at a gun show in my area. Thanks for the video!
They originally called the 45-70 "45-70-405" meaning a .45cal bullet weighing 405g sitting on 70g of powder. I think one of these days Marlin and/or Henry should make a 45-90 and 50-70 caliber rifle, that would be sweet (if you can find/load ammo for it)
A very fine review of the Henry 45 70. I also had a look at your review of the Henry 30 30. I prefer the 45 70. It's such a beautiful firearm. I was leaning towards a Marlin, but after seeing both reviews and hearing what you had to say, I've settled on the Henry rifle.
Henry lever action guns are awesome!!!!
Henry’s quality and customer service is excellent. Thanks for the video post.
Wow add another one to the gotta have list. God bless and stay safe.
Just got mine this morning for Xmas. Can't wait to get to the range.
Banjo musik...thumbs way up!
Watched all you videos on Henry lever action rifles trying to figure out which one to get... Finally settled on this one. Thanks for all you do, Sootch! And thanks for the pocket pistol videos!
Is the new version of the H010 a 5+1 capacity like the one in this video?
The Henry action is smooth. Unloading the firearm is easy and safe. Much as I love John Moses Browning (genius in his time) and his designs, bought by Winchester, I prefer the Henry action. Drop safe, and simple. I don't need a safety on a lever action.
Sootch00 I am a hunter and outdoors man from Chicago. I really enjoy watching your gun review video's. I also have a new 2015 model Henry 45-70 rifle with buckhorn sights, I love taking it out to the range and am going to use it deer hunting in Western Penn., this year. Keep putting out those gun review video's. God bless America Long live the Republic !!
45-70 is all fun and games when you push a 300gr bullet between 1900-2000fps. When you start pushing 400+gr bullets at that velocity you're in for a world of hurt lol.
Tombs Clawtooth Oh but its a good hurt!
That's exactly RIGHT...a good 400 grain hardcast or Underwood extreme penetrator will get your respect. Its like 12 gauge nitro mag slugs...😂😂😂
So I went up a grade. I got a Mauser actioned .458 Win Mag in a nice stock and now hunt DG with 500gr Woodleighs!! Great fun!! If my kids want to plink with it, I drop down to 350 grainers, and they shoot it all day long. Recoil is so mild I gotta check to make sure the bullet has left the barrel!! 👍
That's a beautiful rifle. I've been a fan of the Guide Gun since it first came out. It's one of my favorite hunting rifles.
I would buy a Henry in a heart beat IF...They all came in blued steel and fed like a Marlin or Winchester...Tube fed just don't do it for me. So my Marlinitis affliction continues.....The older the better. Still a great video....Just subscribed.
+FD Mackey Most of them do come in a more traditional variant, including the 30/30 and the Big Boy.
Personally, the feeding system on the Henry is, for me, a better one. If I cant deal with a charging animal with the rounds in the tube, then having a loading gate isnt going to save me. The tube system on the Henry is a lot faster to unload, and a lot softer on brass.
Rick Fister, thanks for your response....I may have to give the Henry another look or two.
Love NCHeel's grin after your first shot in the opening sequence.
That's a sexy rifle. Bet you could knock down just about anything in NA with that
+Morgan Norman Just about anything on the planet really...
Bought my Henry 45/70 few week ago like it so much just pick up Henry 30-30 great hunting rifles
That is one sexy rifle. Love it!
I like how you give a little kid giggle when you say the recoil isn't that bad, just a 'thump' lol. Great variety in the video Sootch, always fun to watch and learn!
Lion medicine, as Roosevelt would say.
I GOT THIS HIT THE WOODS AND NEVER LOOKED BACK. GETS ME DINNER EVERY TIME
Beautiful rifle. :)
I watched this vid 2 yrs ago...im still glad i did...i went and bought one way back then..the 45-70 is still my fav lever...next s&w 500... lol
Just picked up one on Friday. Wanted one for a while, found one at a good price
I wish Henry didn't use a tube feed and used a side loaded instead
The tube's benefit comes with unloading. There are plenty of side loading guns made if you like that style.
Nice video. Good job on pointing out the advantages of the tube feed without a side loading gate. Glad to hear the Henry is such high quality, since i want a Big Boy Steel in 41 Mag, as well as one of these. In a hunting situation, u hopefully will never need more than 2 shots- the initial shot and possibly a followup for tough game or in case of a marginal first shot. Obviously, u want to take the animal cleanly, without suffering. I cannot imagine a situation where 5 or 6 45-70 rounds are not sufficient. Maybe if a group of pigs charges u after u shoot one, but that is pretty farfetched (thankfully). I love that it comes with the Express peep sight, because i put peeps on all my lever guns anyway. Glad to see some LH shooters helping in the test. As a LH shooter myself, i find that lever guns are great. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work.
Only issue I have with this is loading near the muzzle. The same problem I have with my H001.
***** That's what I do. It's just the principle of it, (yes I know how fuddy that sounds).
***** I totally agree with you, but with me being 17, if it can fuck up, it WILL fuck up around me as situations have previously shown. No matter how impossible, I'll manage to get myself jacked up haha.
Surprised that I haven't managed to cram a .22 mag into the thing or something yet lol.
***** exactly right.
I looked at one a year ago and have not seen one since. Would be a good gun for reloaders. Definitely on my list.
I would like it better if it loaded from receiver rather than the removable tube.
***** Good point, but the tube-insert system offers a FAR safer way to unload live ammo at the end of the day.
troopcom Check out the Marlin Model 1894
frankdn109 I've had many Marlins. I like the Henry quality, loading and unloading much better. Marlin quality is no more. Terrible! Run by Remington bolt action boys without any clue about lever guns. They fired everyone and moved the factory. Marlin n is no more!!
Mike383HK I've owned an 1893 in .32-40 and an 1895 .45-70. Wish I hadn't sold them now! The only other Marlin I ever admired was the old 336, because it fit me so well: snap to the shoulder with eyes shut and the sights were dead on. Now however, my game gun is a Savage 99... pointed bullets, yeah! But the fit? Not so good (not to mention the trigger... bleah!).
frankdn109 I had a .444 and the finish was terrible. Had to redo. The old ones were much better but they didn't have the modern twist for heavier loads. Not accurate. Triggers sucked!! I bought a Rossi 92 .44 mag. It's been a nightmare. Twice back to the factory for feed problems. Unfortunately the only one with the tight twist for heavy bullets. Never again!! I bought a Henry .22!! WOW!! I'm going Henry from now on!!
Have several Henry's (more then several), including the 45-70, your right all straight out of the box smooth as butter, can't beat them. 🤠🔫👍🏻
The tube feeding is more dangerous than a side loading gate by far! You put your ha d in front of the muzzle. The side loading gate is superior in every single way. And also you don't have to cycle the action on the Marlin to empty it. Just push the side gate and they come out the same way they go in
Personal preference only!! You should treat any firearm as if it were loaded!! Henry's quality is two steps above Marlins!! I would like to see a drop box magazine in both Henry and Marlin 45-70 rifles.
It's only a danger if you put your head in front of the muzzle, which you should never do. :D
just ordered myself one. own several henry rifles and all are super quality. love your videos.
I wonder if this is the model that the Fallout 4 Lever action rifle is based off of. I mean, it uses .45-70 rounds in game and it looks pretty similar to this one.
This is a semi-copy of the Marlin 1895 so that's my guess since the lever gun in the fallout world was first introduce in New Vegas which predates this gun's release.
Interesting...
We just nerded out over video games and guns in one swoop, I call that a win
Kidvette2004 I think it sideloads in new Vegas, so it might be a Marlin... Still, it's a beautiful gun!
Dave-ish holy crap, we did didnt we?! Gamers and gun nuts coming together to geek out over a beautiful rifle! Glad I fit into both of these groups...
You have the best gun channel on UA-cam. It is really enjoyable to watch your videos!
Holy shit what are the chances. U live 10 minutes away if you're in Greenville. I live in Duncan
M Wballer Howdy Neighbor.
M Wballer ...Greenville Mississippi, ducan Mississippi...im in Gville
I'd love to see Henry come out with the big sisters to the 45-70.....the 45-90 and 45-110. The 45-70 is a thumper for sure...I can't imagine what the 45-90 and 45-110 would be like.
Ver pretty riffle....but they make them too short. I have no use for a short barreled 45-70. Marlin is still king of the 45-70.
You can tell Henry Rifle I bought a 45-70 because of this video review. I had a Marlin 45-70, sold it, and am much happier with the Henry. It is a pleasure to shoot, and I appreciate the quality. As Sootch said, it is super smooth (action) right out of the box, I agree. However, they changed from the peep sight since this video, but I'm happy with the sights included.
Never realised you lived in Marietta... I live in Lafayette about 45 minutes away.
Shaun Witt I live in Greenville, SC but we were referring to Marietta, SC. Someone raises Buffalo there in the country. A much different place than Marietta, GA : )
***** Ahhhh. Gotcha lol. Probably a bit safer too lol.
Depends on which you go to lol
+sootch00 Acworth GA here
TheAcworthdude I was there last week.
Sootch, I've been kicking around the notion of getting one of these rifles. I own an original '86 Winchester chambered in 40-82 and an old Marlin 336 in the 30-30 chambering. Had those rifles for decades and enjoyed them. But, I always wanted a lever gun in 45-70 Govt. Your review toppled me over to the Henry. Thank you, good sir.
couldn't afford to shoot that fast.
Yeah hahaha its like a vending machien you have to put some dollars in to get one thing out of it hahaha
Best rifle I've shot in quite some time; what doesn't kill me, better freakin' run!
There's a special place in HELL for anyone who would shoot a Elephant!
Maybe for people who HUNT elephants, but if I'm in the bush, minding my own business, and get charged by a bull elephant? Sorry dude....
I owned a Marlin 45-70 in stainless steel which I sold a few years ago. Been kicking myself ever since,
Several “lefty” shooters in this Video... 😆
Apparently not an issue.
Charles Hodge I own 1 of those and I shoot left hand being left eye dominant it’s all good
Thanks I always love big caliber great weapons god bless America
Does it take glock mags?
Azvoltman I wish! Lol!
Azvoltman That'd be something cool. Put some glock 21 .45 mags in there
Just bought one buddy, but the one I bought has the ramped sights. But I bought the Talley mounts and a Vortex Copperhead 4-12x44 scope. I hope it works great. I love your videos I respect you.
The loading system is just so inconveniant! a cool gun yes but the loading system man.
+Andre Krumins You must not either have one or have ever spent time training with one. The loading system on the Henry is actually faster than side ports. Being able to drop a round into the chamber and fire is 10000% faster than side port loading. Simple stuff for anyone who actually trains.
Steve H. I was going to let that go as a matter of opinion but your simply incorrect. a Henry style loading action requires you do basically half disassemble the magazine to wedge rounds through a little hole. During the whole operation the gun is basically deactivated and incapable of fire. Where as the side loading system allows you to reload and keep the gun in a ready condition as well as having a quicker mechanism to insert the cartridges, at any time during the reloading process you can stop and fire, where as the henry requires the magazine tube to be reassembled, so what the henry can have a cartridge dropped into the action slightly faster, the rifles essentially a single shot rifle until its put back together where as the side loader is adaptable, as well as having a simply faster base reload. There's a reason every lever gun 1866 onwards was side loading, its a direct improvement. Its ok to have a statistically inferior gun, as lever actions themselves are statistically inferior, but you cant argue an direct improvement. Mosens are great, even though the VEPR-54r is functionally better in every way, You don't have to have a reason for every gun, and your guns don't have to have a purpose, its ok to have a technologically behind gun, because its fun.
+Andre Krumins You are allowed to have your own opinion, but if you own one (or have actually trained with both) you would know you can actually reload the Henry just as fast, if not faster. The OP points this out in his video, as have many others, and I reload single shots and put rounds on target far faster than you (or anyone) can reload and put rounds on target with a side loading system.
"Technologically behind" is simply stating that you don't appreciated a proven system that is nearly 100% reliable. I don't have shit to prove to you, I've been there and done that, but I will put the tube loading system slightly above the side loading for speed when you actually train in both. When you consider the single shot loading speed....well, it's not even close. Please, stand downrange against someone trained in single loading vs side port loading and see where you stand. Real world experience surpasses "opinions" every time. This was not an "opinion" post by the way.
8654 Zulu Foxtrot I think Andre's point is during the shooting side load allows you reload and back to shoot quickly, don't have to bother pull and insert the follower. I like side load gun.
If you need to be able to reload on the fly as to put 20 rounds down range maybe you should get a gun with higher capacity. With 5-6 shots of a 45-70 there shouldn't be anything left to shoot at unless you are a terrible shot or there are multiple targets. Still in either of those cases maybe go with a higher capacity. I just bought a Springfield M1 alpha 308. It is semi auto and has 20 round mags. Fairly comparable gun, trading a little knockdown for more rounds which may better suit somebody that is being forced to speed load their 45-70.
Always loved the Henry 45-70
home defence ??
geezerp1982 Yup!
geezerp1982 no it would go through the whole house and hit neighbors house!
@@oreopuppydawg1564 Yea, this will even happen with pistol calibers above .40 S&W unless you're using home defense ammo. (Critical Defense, etc.) :D Home defense gun, it's not, but I'd say that of any rifle outside of a .22 LR. A tactical Ruger .22 LR with big magazines would be a way better choice for that, if you had to have a rifle for home defense. But, if you live on a ranch/farm or some place with hell of a range then we could start talking about the real rifles.
No commented on that round going 3350 yards that's nuts over 33 football fields with a 500g bullet and still be lethal just wowz I'm going to pick one up I love the one Steve McQueen used in that show
I was looking for a 45-70 lever-action and I saw about this one. I was on the fence about buying it, this video fixed that. I placed an order for one right after watching this.
What is the purpose of shooting elephants and rhinos .
Melody Strull to eat? lol but i think he was just using a for instance..
Melody Strull To stop them from charging.
***** typically the meat is given to local villages, so they benefit a great deal.
Gets rid of old bulls that are no longer producing..
NCHeel why not take away their credit cards. That way they can't charge.
I have a Marlin guide gun in 450 marlin and I like the side loading gate because you can shove rounds in at any time, even while a round is in the chamber. You don't have to stop shooting to reload. I also removed the safety and installed a saddle ring. That's how they made the safety on the newer guns by removing the saddle ring.
I shoot the Hornady Leverevolution with a 325 gr. bullet leaving the muzzle at 2250 FPS, vs. the 300 grain Federal trophy bonded bear claw that leaves the muzzle at 1850 fps. Love the big bore levers
strangefire1 Not too many people realize a 450 Marlin is like a 45/70 on steroids. Hornady did us lever action owners a huge favor when they came out with the Leverevolution ammo. The 444 Marlin, 35 Remington, and the 30-30 Win. are now capable of serious business.
I've got to add this rifle to my collection of firearms for hunting! WOW....AMAZING!!!!
Love my Henry Golden 45-70. Reminds me of my old 45-70 that I hunted with for years in the brush of Maine. Warning: Hornaday LEVERevolution ammo does not work well with the tube fed Henry. So before you complain, try different ammo. This issue, by my testing, is the end of the Hornady case is slightly larger than normal and the tube hangs up on the base. This is caused in part by the sharp nose of the cartridge allowing the bullet to rock in the tube. This rocking along with the case makes loading maximum number of rounds impossible without giggling the tube. I've also seen videos that state you can't reload the reverevolution 45-70 due to non consistent case diameter. Perhaps this has changed recently but I had to get rid of all my old 45-70 ammo. PS It will work fine in a Rossi 45-70. It's the tube on the Henry that causes the issue.
Is the new version of this model H010 still 5+1 capacity like the one in this video? They are advertised as only 4 round mags.
You can't go wrong buying a Henry, I have 5 and never had a problem with any of them. The 22 LR Frontier Pump is my favorite !!! My Squirrel dogs Rocko and Peewee love it too, they only have to tree a Squirrel ONCE !!!
Very nice rifle, I love that it is made here in the US. I can't say I love the ft. barrel band sight combo, just on a looks thing. Thanks for building them.
Jim
I just got one today, it is so much more beautiful in person!!
I enjoyed the video and agree. I own one of these and after having it and developing a problem, Henry paid to ship it back to them and they did not fix it, but exchanged it for a brand new one. It was exchanged because of a design change compared to the first one I had. It is smooth and shoots like a dream. Fun Gun. And a a great shooter. The rear sight can be changed to a smaller sight if you need better accuracy at a distance. Also Cabalas sells a scope for the 45-70 and to use for Hornady Ammo 325gr bullet. good for 100 to 300 yards, but I reload so open sights for me. Keep up the good work Sootch00 .
i have a single shot 45-70 i love it! my cousin has that same lever action you have and it is awesome.. i was surprised when we shot some 405 grain rounds that the recoil was not that much more than the 300 grain... great vid!!
I'm buying one very soon. Super excited
I love my 45-70!! I typically use 405 grain. I actually saw a friend of mine split a somewhat small tree trunk in half with his 45-70. That's the only time I've seen one do that. I'm not sure what grain he was shooting but it was impressive. The only thing I didn't care for on his was the solid metal butt on the gun. Leaves a nice bruise when shooting his.
Don has the best review of this Rifle Thanks Don love your reviews man!! Great job
Henry makes some' thee sexiest'rifles I've ever seen and owned. In fact I am trying to find a .357 caliber Big Boy now. These are not easy to find here in far eastern Canada.
My favorites are the pistol caliber carbines and rifles.
Thanks for this Sootch.
I have my Granddads 1891 Marlin 45/70 . He trade 12 chickens for it. Still works and in beautiful shape.
Awesome! I've wanted a 45-70 Marlin for a while but have been hearing some bad reports lately. Been looking at this Henry, so good timing on this video =D
I have a marlin 1895 ABL in 45-70. love it. definitely a man's gun.
I own a New England 4570 and i do love it
that rifle is a timeless beauty, just a work of art. My Marlin lever is in .45-70, such a sledgehammer of a round. I shot a 465 lb black bear from 20 yards out, 2 years ago. exploded his heart and piled him where he stood. the strain was more than he could "bare" :-)