Well, it looks like the story of the Wisconsin hunt with the AH ends here. I did get a chance shot at a very nice big Buck, but I have been spoiled by years of hunting with a magnum rifle and a scope, and missed using the iron sights of the Alex Henry.
I did notice a modest reduction in pressure-signs of the fired primer from that case. I think perhaps the sudden cold temperatures may have affected my loading, and thereby contributed to my missing the shot. (good excuse?)
I intend to spend a lot more time practicing with this rifle throughout the year so as to increase both my sighting with iron sights and range estimation for next season.
I can say this, I have hunted with dozens and dozens of different rifles over these last 46 hunting seasons, and none has given me so much pleasure as using this Alex Henry.
It truly balanced better and swung faster than any other rifle I've used. It carried and felt like a sleek 5 pounds, rather than the near 8 pound rifle it is. Its slender grip being near a single inch in diameter, feels unlike any other rifle I've hunted with.
I can't wait until next season to try again.
