Henry vs traditions

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brybenn

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Looking at single shot 4570s these 2 are about equal pricing. I havent handled the either in person but i have a traditions buck stalker muzzleloader and it fits perfectly and im told their outfitter line is the same frame but they now come with a brake. Im not sure i want a brake. However its a simple gun that can take the elements whereas the henry has black walnut and bluing which i love
Looking for any comments for either gun to help sway me either way. Xmas bonus planning
 
Is the brake removable on the traditions? Some manufacturers build them as threaded on. I haven't handled or shot either of the two you mentioned, But I have an H&R, blued synthetic in 45-70 and it is a keeper. Sadly no longer in production, but you see them quite often on the EE for $400-$450. Possibly another one for you to consider.

Jim
 
I’d like some opinions as well, I just purchased a used H&R buffalo classic on EE. I’m quite pleased with it, with low velocity (14-1600 ps) it hovers around 1 MOA with cast 400’s. I was thinking of the two mentioned above as well, for my son who is a lefty. The Henry looks nice but the traditions looks more practical with ceracoat finish and synthetic stock. I also like the walther barrel.
 
Potato boy said:
I’d like some opinions as well, I just purchased a used H&R buffalo classic on EE. I’m quite pleased with it, with low velocity (14-1600 ps) it hovers around 1 MOA with cast 400’s. I was thinking of the two mentioned above as well, for my son who is a lefty. The Henry looks nice but the traditions looks more practical with ceracoat finish and synthetic stock. I also like the walther barrel.
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The henrys release lever can go either way i believe. The shotguns they make do anyway. I cant see them changing the design for the rifle version. Win for leftys
 
Im not a fan of buying a new gun and chopping the barrel right off the start recrowning and refinishing it. Im against the brake as i maybe shooting beside someone.
 
If you don't want the brake ( I wouldn't either) and you don't want the expense and hassle of removing it ( don't blame you there either ) then it kind of eliminates the Traditions as an option I would think. A Ruger number one might be another option, although a bit higher priced.

Jim
 
The thing pulling me towards the traditions is everytime i hint with my buckstalker i always think if they made this in a centerfire id buy one as it fits perfect. Well they built them then ppl complained about recoil in a rifle less than 6lbs so they added the brake. The only ones ive seen in canada have the brake. With our low dollar its not worth importing one without
Ive never found the #1 to feel right. Scoped or not they just seem to feel awkward shouldering. Beautiful rifles though
 
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