The result on making 45LC blanks for 1860 Henry

[Four Sixes]

Sorry to hijack this page.

I read a number of SSS members were interested in knowing how to make blanks for their 1860 Henry in .45LC. This is my test result.
I used the Winchester AA HS 410 shell. Cut the shell down to the same length as the real .45colt. Load it with ~30-35 grain (by volume) of FFF black powder substitute. Crimp the top with the star crimp and seal it with bee wax mixed with wonder-lube (50/50 mixture). There is no modification in my Henry at all and the round load, cycle, fire with ease.

One point about the 410 shell, I try other manufacturers' shell and found out that only Winchester shell work the best. No need to trim the brass at all. I am also working on the blanks for my 56-50 spencer rifle (not carbine). Will post the result once I have it successfully tested.

Hope this will help many SSS members too.

Here is the link of my test video in you-tube.


Good Luck and Be safe

4-Sixes


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[major]

4-6's
How much blow back do you get from the blanks.  Do you get a good gas seal from the 410s or does some of the crud get blown back into the linkage mechanism?  Also do you have to size down the brass any?
Terry

[Four Sixes]

Hi Major,

I only try out 20+ rds when I tested the blank. I got a little bit of black stain as I cleaned the linkage mechanism, not much...so I ready can't say until I test fire more. I sized the shell in my carbine .45LC sizer using the shell holder for the 410 shell.

Hope this answered your question.

4-sixes