The Henry Single Shot .308 is DONE!!! Meet Ol' Cottonmouth! Ready to STRIKE...☠️

[Railroader]

Howdy, mens!

My little Henry finally showed up, and my Old School Single Shot Project is underway.

I gotta say I am happy with it. This is a NICE piece of shooting equipment folks!

Wood is pretty, it has a nice heft to it, everything operates very smoothly, it points nice, balances well, and if they had problems with previous triggers, nobody told this rifle!!

I don't have a gauge, but my finger says it's a crispy four pounds. Plenty good for a huntin' gun!!

I fired five different rounds just for a function check, and guys I sure wish I could still see good enough to use this thing as is, with no scope.

Because I sure would.

I did a little trimming on, and installed the butt cuff cartridge holder, installed my moccasin hide sling, and hammer spur.

I'm going to take tip from @Jester896 and try the spur facing left, as a righty. Five shots in, I like it...

Still waiting on my Talley mount, but here's some pics to look at while we wait on the postal service...









Y'all look close, and see who can find my extra "old school" touch...

I'll add to this when the scope mount arrives, and I get it put together and sighted.

If every rifle is supposed to have a name, I guess this one will be called...

Ol' Cottonmouth...

 

[Nicodemus]

As a bonified single shot rifleman, I like it.

 

[fishfryer]

Howdy, mens!

My little Henry finally showed up, and my Old School Single Shot Project is underway.

I gotta say I am happy with it. This is a NICE piece of shooting equipment folks!

Wood is pretty, it has a nice heft to it, everything operates very smoothly, it points nice, balances well, and if they had problems with previous triggers, nobody told this rifle!!

I don't have a gauge, but my finger says it's a crispy four pounds. Plenty good for a huntin' gun!!

I fired five different rounds just for a function check, and guys I sure wish I could still see good enough to use this thing as is, with no scope.

Because I sure would.

I did a little trimming on, and installed the butt cuff cartridge holder, installed my moccasin hide sling, and hammer spur.

I'm going to take tip from @Jester896 and try the spur facing left, as a righty. Five shots in, I like it...

Still waiting on my Talley mount, but here's some pics to look at while we wait on the postal service...

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Y'all look close, and see who can find my extra "old school" touch...

I'll add to this when the scope mount arrives, and I get it put together and sighted.

If every rifle is supposed to have a name, I guess this one will be called...

Ol' Cottonmouth...

Nice setup,glad you’re happy with it

 

[GeorgiaGlockMan]

Sweet when a plan comes full circle.

Like the finished deal.

 

[Hoss]

That is a nice looking rifle. You dressed it up perfectly.

 

[Dub]

Glad it made it safe & sound.


Sorry about the USPS shennanigans....hopefully they'll act right and get the Talley mounts to you soon.


Sharp looking rifle and an outstanding cartridge, too.

 

[Headshot]

Outstanding! RR, that's one more good looking setup. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

 

[Jester896]

Nice!
round points?
Thought that was my Shemagh there for a sec

 

[turkeykirk]

Nice rifle.

 

[4HAND]

Man what a fine rifle.
Love the .308 caliber.

 

[earlthegoat2]

That there, is pretty barn sweet.

 

[Railroader]

Nice!
round points?
Thought that was my Shemagh there for a sec

Ding-Ding, Winner!

180gr Round Nose Soft Points, like my Daddy used to shoot!

I've killed many a critter with them, and they always perform very well!!

An Old School Gun needs an Old School Bullet...

 

[Jester896]

An Old School Gun needs an Old School Bullet...

I may have a box of those bullets if you need them

 

[MAM65]

Good looking rifle in a good caliber, all you need now is to find a good knife to pair it with for huntin season.

 

[Nicodemus]

Good looking rifle in a good caliber, all you need now is to find a good knife to pair it with for huntin season.

I agree. A good Canadian-Nessmuk style skinner would be a perfect companion for that rifle.

 

[Dub]

Ding-Ding, Winner!

180gr Round Nose Soft Points, like my Daddy used to shoot!

I've killed many a critter with them, and they always perform very well!!

An Old School Gun needs an Old School Bullet...

So many options afforded by this gun....1/10" twist and no magazine to restrict your bullet seating.

You can load her big & bad all day long.

 

[frankwright]

Looks really nice, I like that butt cuff.

My trigger was measured at 4lbs. I changed the spring and it is now at 3lbs but I need to shoot it for reliability. I had to get higher rings as my hammer would not clear anywhere and now will need a cheek riser.
The stock wood right at the frame was not evenly spaced but not terrible.

 

[blood on the ground]

I do love a single shot rifle and that one you have is a dandy! Congratulations on a great hunting partner, may you and that rifle have many years together!

 

[Railroader]

Good looking rifle in a good caliber, all you need now is to find a good knife to pair it with for huntin season.

I agree. A good Canadian-Nessmuk style skinner would be a perfect companion for that rifle.

I got me a Hank Knife to go with it...

http://forum.gon.com/threads/i-made-a-sheath-for-my-hanks-antler-hunter.1014421/

 

[Railroader]

I may have a box of those bullets if you need them

Thanky-sir, that's mighty kind...

As it happens, I ordered in a hunnerd rounds the other day. Caught em on sale at a reasonable price of $26 a box.

Once sighted, I will only use em on critters, so probably a season's supply at least...