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I recently got this H&H 360 2 1/4 N.E. What perhaps is most interesting about it is that it was rebarreled from .303 to 360 2 1/4 11 years after it was originally purchased. I can understand the need to rebarrel, because the .303 barrels went through the transition from black powder to Cordite and many folks didn't understand the need for changing their cleaning techniques. What I don't understand is the caliber choice.



It has extensive engraving on virtually every inch of metal.



My favorite feature is the tang that comes up and over the front comb...certainly overkill for either caliber, but a great touch.



This copy from H&H's ledger confirms every feature exhibited by this rifle.

Interesting gun and should be fun to shoot. The original barrels could have been damaged by accident other than shot out or lost or the whole gun traded back to Holland. The owner or subsequent owner liked the 360 cartridge and got what he wanted. Beautiful rifle, really outstanding.

I can only imagine the work to make such a rifle,especially the reinforcing strap on the stock. Wow!

By the end of next week I should start working up a load for it. Its my favorite part of owning a double rifle. I can see the sights OK, but the bull is pretty fuzzy at 100 yards. I'll have to do the load development at 50 yards I guess. If I view it as a deer rifle, that's all I need here in southwest WI.

Lovely rifle and I love the cartridge, here is mine. An Alex Henry in .360 2&7/16" bpe. It shoots too!(I pulled the last shot) Try the hawk bullets.

50 of the bullets I have are Hawks. With my rapidly aging eyes, I would be overjoyed to shoot a target as good as yours including the flier. Is that a cocking indicator on your beautiful Henry?

Yes it is and thank you for your kind comment.

Wonderful addition to your stable Joel! You'll love the 360 for deer and Black Bear down there.
SKB, My Henry looks similar except for the top lever vs. Jones underlever.

The deer are so thick on our farm that I will probably give it a try. I never have to take a shot at more than 50 yards and I can still use british open sights at that distance.

Beautiful rifle.

That "shorty" .360 was a common alternative to the .303; I had a BSA-made Lee action sporter once. A nice medium rifle; easy to make cases if I recall correctly. Reminded me of a .38-55 (that's a compliment, in case you missed it....). WILL kill deer!