The Henry 45/70 does not have a loading gate on the side of the receiver. While the inner tube loading magazine (like a 22LR) is less likely to shear off than a conventional tube magazine, I like booth means of loading a magazine like the Rossi 454 Casull. Since I use my 454 Casull for polar bear protection around Hudson Bay, the loading gate allows loading without firing the last round in case things go "Western".
