I finally test-fired this Henry double rifle for the first time today, with pretty decent results for the first attempt, I think.

The load was 110 grains of Goex FFFg with a 280g PP bullet from Accurate Molds. I used .002 thick onion-skin paper, with a grease cookie under the bullet. I was shooting at 100 metres and elevation was pretty much right on with the 100 yard leaf. However, the left and right groups shot about 8 inches apart, so I think I'll try increasing the charge about 10 grains. Also, I should get hold of a chronograph and check the velocity next time, too.

It's sure fun - lots of smoke and flame, big boom, and a big push back for recoil!

Any observations or suggestions are welcome, thanks.

mbatten