The 1860 Henry

Countless0 · Post by **Countless0** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:03 pm

As of the last time we text, the Henry was in Texas having a new Barrel put on! Well after 6 months the gun
came back, with the new barrel, and I am glad to say the gun shoots very much better. Only off 2in at fifty yards.

This is because LEAD rounds are not as accurate as the jacket ones. So said a old time reloader.

Doc Hudson · Post by **Doc Hudson** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:44 pm

Just because he's an old-time reloader doesn't mean the man knows what he is talking about.

Yeah, in some firearms jacketed bullets are more accurate than cast lead bullets. But there are just as many that are more accurate with cast lead bullets than with jacketed bullets.

If you plan to take part in SASS or Cowboy Action Shooting competition, you will be required to use lead bullets, either cast or swagged.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:51 pm

The rear sight is windage adjustable by the way. A bit to the right should do it.

Joe

w30wcf · Post by **w30wcf** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:36 am

Doc Hudson wrote:Just because he's an old-time reloader doesn't mean the man knows what he is talking about.
Yeah, in some firearms jacketed bullets are more accurate than cast lead bullets. But there are just as many that are more accurate with cast lead bullets than with jacketed bullets.

+1 Absolutely true based on my experience.

w30wcf

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:18 pm

Yep - age doesn't always confer wisdom.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:36 pm

Sounds like we have a consensus! Sounds like someone stuck on jacketed bullets.

Drift that rear sight to the left and start playing with different loads to find one the rifle likes.

For more detailed info, How to sight in a gun.

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