Henry X .45-70 Review 

Congratulations on getting a Henry X Lever-action in 45-70 , Alaskan Ballistics !!!!!!!!!!! Two thumbs way up, Sir !!!!!!!!!!!!

I was lucky enough to come across a Model X in .357. The guy in front of me looking at it had to go home and ask his wife first so I had a big fight with mine. No regrets. Henry sells an accessory pic rail for the scope mounting holes but t's actually designed for a scope mount to sit above the Fiber Optic sights so you can have the best of both worlds. Iron sights for under 100 yards and put a scope on it for distance out to 350-375 with some good ammo. There are plenty of after market accessories for the forward grip to do whatever you want to it.

I have the 45 Long Colt in the Henry X. I just tested it and it was Awesome at 20 to 25 Yards. I tried from 65 Yards and I need to move the sight way down to get hits at that range. So I think our findings were very similar with the Henry. I did really like it and I plan to keep it long term. Keep up the good work on your Channel Sir. Much Respect, Beretta Sr.

I'm glad they came out with the X model. Surprised at the sights??

I purchase the model x a couple years ago I really like the rifle I found it hard with the iron sights as well Henry offers your pic and tinny top rail for set forward or center receiver after putting a scope on it found has to be a great rifle very accurate at 200 yd

Having a gunsmith drilling and taping holes for a weaver mount or pic rail for a forward mount scope don't take much that's basic plus you can order a loop from marlin and drop it in. But Henry dropped ball on not setting gun up with a long top mount pic rail. With the pic rail you can add an adjustable flip up iron rear sight

Love the shirt glad to see the community standing together

I've recently picked up the Henry X 45-70. Kinda skipped the factory sights. I'll check mine soon. Edit: My factory sights are dead on at 50. Rear is centered and bottomed out.

I like it. Henry is a great company. Very happy to side side load gate.pic rail on top & scope it. 45/70 stomps.

I also liked the beautiful mountain photos in the beginning of the video.

Looking forward to seeing how you get it fixed up for bear defense

I love that Henry, looks amazing! I went with the Marlin 1895 due to it's side loading gate. If I would have known about this Henry, I would have gone with it. Lever guns are just awesome, all around great shooters!

Gotta get me one! I have a big boy .44 but this bad boy is a BEAST

I ended up getting a weaver rail and mounted a trijicon rmr red dot and it made all the difference in the world 👍

Digging the new gun and the Shall Not Comply shirt as well! Be blessed Chuck 🇺🇸

I would take the Marlin with Heavy Duty Peep sights set up . RE: stiffness on BOTH Marlins , you can polish them up some .

I picked up an X in 45 colt a week ago. Really liking the gun so far. Really seems to like 300gr xtp mag's at 1500fps. Can't wait to load up some heavier (335gr) lead bullets. I loaded a dummy round to 1.680 and it cycled through the action, something the older brass guns wouldn't do. I had a similar experience with sights. First time out got it dialed at 25yd, all I can do at the house. Next time out it was high and slightly left. I plan to put a cloverleaf peep from Ranger Point on it as soon as possible. The X in 45-70 is next on my wish list.

Here’s what I’ve done to my Henry Model X 45-70. -Ranger Point Precision RHINO 5" picatinny rail. -Ranger Point Precision Comet muzzle brake. -Ranger Point Precision Henry lever quick takedown screw. -Ranger Point Precision Henry M-LOK aluminum handguard. -Ranger Point Precision cartridge quiver. -Carlson's Henry hammer extender. -Precision Hunting leather buttstock ammo holder. -D4 Guns handcrafted leather lever wrap. -Tas Trost leather cartridge holder padded sling w/swivels.

I used the henry factory "pickletinny" rail on my .357 and .44mag henryx , added a leather cheek riser to line up with optic . Tried a red dot first on the 44mag , didn't care for it . However a primary arms 1x6 with acss seems to be working great for me . At 1x it's like using a red dot but with bdc and you can crank it to 6x for more precise work at distance.

Just got one few weeks ago. Have the bling from ranger point now waiting for gunsmith to make it cool. Have a 44 all weather Henry. Great gun and fun.

I have a model x in 45-70 as well and I have an EGW picatinny rail on top and ranger point precision makes a muzzle brake for the model x specifically as well. Shoots like a dream.

So cool! I think it's going to be my next rifle. The 45/70 is a awesome round. I'm saving my money!

Nice Rifle. I hope you get your sights figured out. My Big Boy is on at 100 yards with Leverevolution ammo.

Awesome BOOM BOOM repeater you got there👍👍

Part of the fun is getting it setup just the way you like it. 👍🏼👍🏼

I have one of the 410 versions on layaway. Probably going to be paying the last payment this week. Can't wait to get it.

My next hunting rifle right there, all the ranger point mods and a suppressor to go with!

I had the same problem with the sights on mine. At 25 yards I had to jack mine really far to the right. I had to move the front sight to the left. I just sent it back to the factory for the sights hit 1' to the left. Love everything else about the rifle but it bugs the heck out of me looking down a rifle with the sights way off. Like holding 2x4 sideways. Will see what Henry says about it.

Had a similar issue with my Henry .22. I contacted Henry and they sent out a replacement sight that allowed me to lower the impact more than the one that came with the gun. You might reach out and see what they say.

WOW! It's got some healthy kick and it's an awesome rifle. Thanks for sharing n God bless.

😀👍 45-70 on my to do list. Henry or Marlin. Thanks for the review.

Great video. I have an older Henry. A few years back I did an article for Gun Slingers of the old west and I test Hornady and Garrett Cartridges through the Henry and a Marlin. I really liked the Garrett Cartridge the owner was super helpful you might want to check them out. They have a 540 gr that will shake your filling loose. I tested the 420 gr mostly you can only shoot a couple of the 540 gr cartridges at a time.

Cool video, That’s a nice gun. I’m torn between a henry or a marlin 44 mag and want to be able to put a red dot, light and sling on it

A committed sight manufacturer is a available and John Taffin will help you get in touch with them. Brass and heavy duty and that is all they make. Shoot 540 grain Hammer Head Garrett Cartridges of Texas loads in that Henry after you get new adjustable sights for it. Everything else is top of the line.

That is bad makes me want one. Been thinking about getting a 45 70 That's cool. You should make some soft lead boolits and test them out since your in the wilderness.

Need this ASAP

Nice lever action as one beast of a round....Hopefully, you get those sights figured out....Good stuff....

Nice vid. I just put a deposit down for an X model yesterday in 45-70. It’s on back order with the supplier, and waiting for a shipment here in Australia due this month. Henry’s are hard to get down here, as I think we are the last place in the world Henry ship to 🤣 hope I’m lucky enough to be allocated one. Cheers from Oz 👍🇳🇿

I really like to get a Henry rifle, I want a .22lr first then work on other higher calibers

Great video. I agree about the sights. I picked up a Henry AW in 45-70 last year and had a similar issue with the buckhorn sights it came with. I don't get it. They're lever guns are so nice yet the sights about as cheaply designed as I've seen.

Nice, i love my marlin 1895 sbl but that Henry is beautiful

Mine's doing the same thing ,about 6 inches high at 50 yds ! I'm thinking about trying a 1 to 6 x 24 primary arms with the KISS reticle . good show .

It's a beast it's got some kick thanks for the video

Toss a suppressor on that puppy, and test all the hard cast stuff you can get your hands on. Great buy! A glfa 458 socom muzzle break would do the job. Any 458 socom muzzle break with 5/8-24 threading will heavily reduce the recoil.

I like the Henry X. Bought one in 44 magnum, but my local range didn't make it through the caronacrap.

Comet muzzle brake by RPP, makes one just for that rifle, excellent quality too!

Awesome video boss. Ranger point precision Has some products for the lever guns. They also have a modern hand guard for the Marlin dark series.

Im so glad Henry put a side reloading gate on their rifles only thing I didn’t like about Henry rifles , I have a encore with a few barrels my 45-70 and 22-250 barrels were ok with iron sight but I had same problem as you with 44 magnum barrel with the original sights couldn’t adjust low enough, now I have 2-10-38 weaver on the 44 mag barrel and A point 8000 2 moa red dot on the 45-70 barrel which as a silencer on it and it cuts out that recoil a little, I use mine for wild boar and deer , I’d put a good red on that Henry and perhaps ghosts ring as a good backup atvb Steve

RE: 375 Ruger , cool ! A 7mm Rem Mag is the most powerful rifle I have ever shot , it's not bad . I saw a friend get scope eye from the same rifle , he got too close to the scope . So far no scope eye for me , I try to get the right distance for accuracy , your eye from the scope . Thanks !

Love, Love that Henry 45-70. I would like you to try some Underwood Extreme Penetrators, then shoot some watermelons or a pork shoulder and see what it does. Great Video!!

Very well presented and articulated!!!

Contact Henry and ask them to fix this problem. I have 3 Henrys of various calibers and all of their iron sights (not the fancy ones you have) were virtually dead on at 50 and 100 yards with lever revolution ammo. I dont have the X-model yet but sure want it in 357 mag and 45-70.

Awesome rifle!!! I think I would call Henry tell them your problem with the sight they may have a answer. Sights should be relatively close from the factory.

Some nice results good work bro

Interesting that as Marlin (Remington) is finally coming around in the sight department. Henry is now trying to catch up with the competition. Now you can get those crooked sights on a Henry! Maybe Henry thought the front sight clocked at 12:15 on the Marlins was to compensate for spin drift... DSE technology at it's best and at a Henry price.

Skinner Sights has solid steel, solid brass and stainless steel replacement sights for your troubling rear adjustable sight. They make a Bear Sight design for your front sight too. Google Skinner Sights.com

I've had similar issues on two henry rifles. one 22mag pump and the other a 22lr. both the rear sight was bottomed out and still hitting high. The magnum I didn't care because I wanted to scope it anyway, but the 22lr I contacted henry about the issue not expecting much, but they were the most awesome customer support I've ever dealt with. They sent me a taller front sight that took care of the problem. The sight they sent me they called a magnum front sight so I'm assuming they sent me a front sight that's normally used on the 22 magnum rifles so I don't know if they would have a sight that would be readily available to send you?? I would contact them and ask.

I just put an Aimpoint on mine. . I love it

thank you! i always thought the push button safety on the marlin was so unnecessary...

Love mine but the sights do suck. I took it off and put a Leopold scope on it. Now I need a trigger extender. and a compressor on mine. I had my son put a paracord on the lever and a new cheek and butt pad on it. Looking for other ways to improve it. I think they do toss around off target every now and then. or its the 405 grain I'm using and me flinching.

Go old school and throw a Williams peep sight on there . That Power T look'n good up there in the Ak !

Williams peep on my Marlin 45/70 with firesight. Bush gun so 60-100 is perfect. Just can't seem to put a red dot on a lever...but they are on a bunch of others!!

A fixed optic is what ya need for 460s and other elephant guns that's what it is a powerful round to stop 1000 lbs or more angry animals.

Chuck, nice gun and an even nicer hat! Recruiting looks good! Go Rocky Top from the Rockies! Keep the good stuff coming! Ever try the .450 Bushmaster? Very comparable to the 45-70.

Very Nice Rifle !🇺🇸🗽👍

What kind of light are you thinking to use? Pressure switch? Ergonomics for the light might be tricky.

Regarding the muzzle brake try the Ranger Point Precision comet brake made for the Henry .45-70.

Funny, I bought a pic rail on ebay for the one I ordered. I bought a Henry 45-70 All weather and came with a rail already on the top of it.

Great video as always. What are your thoughts between the all weather and the X model?

Great video nice x model

Well love the Henry x. Marlin just put out their Dark series also but their still freedom group so quality is little off. Dad got one last Christmas from my brother in the marlin with the classic guid gun with large loop. I say like to see Henry with the 325gr lever revolution ammo. And some 405 gr hard cast with a optic. Think a small vortex or nikon will be way to go.

Those things kick like a mule. That slow mo readjusted your back😂 I know it puts a smackdown on deer.

Skinner sights, Ranger Point Precision loop and other goodies they offer will make your Marlin into an amazing gun for less than you think. It would be definitely less than another gun, but maybe, not as much fun. Check Skinner for your Henry. You might need a taller front sight.

That is a sweet rifle, I am jealous. I think you can sort out the sights by drifting the dovetail on the rear sight to the right. Try some of that hot "Grizzly" 420 grain ammo you had tested before. Hotter ammo will actually shoot to a lower point of aim. Drift that rear sight slightly, if you are not comfortable doing that take it to a gunsmith it should not cost much to have it done. Load some hot ammo and try it again and you might be right in the ball park.

Doug Turnbull makes a rail piece that fits in the dove tail on the barrel! 👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

"Shooting the Winchester Cheap Stuff". Cries in $2-3 / round

For the sights, i would lean heavily toward a good receiver mounted peep or ghost ring sight. I love peeps on military rifles, so i lean yhat direction. Lyman and Williams both make good peeps. I have used both on Marlin lever guns (30-30 and 357 mag respectively). Skinner, i believe XS, and New England Custom Gun Works make ghost rings. I am sure XS will bring out a rail soon if you want to wait for it. The other option of course is a red dot or a compa t low power scope. The Millett DMR reticle 1-4x is a good one. I akso had great success with a Weaver V3 1-3x on the Marlin 357. Wide field of view on 1x and 1.5x especially, and a huge exit pupil, so your eye naturally lines up quickly, with a full field of view. A medium sized brake would probably be nice, and a little bit better recoil pad. Lights are up to you. I don't know much about the current crop of lights. One suggestion on ammo- test 1 or 2 of the full power 405 gr JFN loads, like Buffalo Bore, Hornady, Garrett, or whoever else. That is representative of what most people will use, especially for bear defense or moose. I think someone makes an in between level 405 gr as well. The other good one to test is the Hornady FTX (350 gr i think?), which seems to be widely used for many purposes. Looks like yoy are off to a good start. Looking forward to seeing how the project goes. I am disappointed in the factory sights, but the rear sight is easily remedied (the front will probably be fine).

What did you use to adjust the sights? Mine came with a small Allen key stapled to the owners manual but it’s too big for the rear sight set screws

Is the front sight dovetailed? If so you can move it to bring it more right. Thanks for the video.

Maybe a red dot instead

The proper way to let your hammer down is to thumb the hammer pull the trigger to engage the hammer and then fully take your finger off the trigger and then let let the hammer down. That way if your thumb slips off the hammer it will never let a round off.

Try a Peep sight I've seen these on other Henry's. It raises up or down by turning to what you need.

Hmm I might have to get one of those. X model nice

Just bought one myself. Can you tell me which strap you bought for it.

Ranger point precision makes a great one

I would love to have this rifle in 44Mag or 45-70 my buddy Jerry1911 has one in 38/357. 👊😎🇺🇸

Nice rifle Chuck. Who doesn’t need another .45-70? I think I may need to go gun shopping soon 🤔

Nice rifle Chuck.

Did you contact Henry and ask them about your experience with the sights?

I love Henry :-)

Wonder if a laser would stay sighted as well

Model X 45-70, what more could I ask for?

Hey there! I'm thinking about getting one of these for the upcoming deer season. Have you been able to find a good scope rail for it?

I feel my wallet getting lighter, but I did luck out with my greammington 1895

Try a boresight laser they work extremely well!

Oh forgot to ask,,, hows the recoil on the 4570 (300gr) compared to a 12 gauge waterfowl load 3”

I would need to be able to mount an optic - which appears to be No Bueno.

Find a proper American maybe by 4 or by 5 red dot. No gun draws as fast on target (once you have the feel for her with a certain ammo) best to take full advantage. You're extremely well versed in all this man, but ya gotta keep us involved I know lol. Curious tho man what do you prefer? Eyes good enough for actual skill iron sights, ret dots (have none myself but friends do) or a proper durable large scope to see in lower light and wider field of view? I'm actually interested to hear you opinion. Believe I've made up my mind on a X4 red dot for mine as my eyes are shit for distance now

I just now got one. Anything to look out for?

Guys are taking the XS lever rail system foe the Marlin... and putting it in the Henry’s with no problem.