I went into get a Henry in 22LR, and after handling the Big Boy in .357, walked out with 2 new Henrys just a few months ago. Next project is to make a display case. It's just too much of a smile generator to hide in a dark safe most of the time. Henry is great to deal with too. My Big Boy had a minor 'step' in the trigger pull after 50 rounds. They fixed it and returned it rather quickly with a smooth 5 1/2 lb pull.
Robnord1 Yes this thing is possibly too handsome of a piece LOL. I’m not going to let that stop me from taking it into the woods though. A couple dents or scratches will give it some character
Sometimes you have to hide them, depending on where you live. A friend of mine likes to display his old Winchester pump .22 from the 1890's on his fireplace, but the government out here in CommieFornia made him put an ugly padlock on it.
I have the carbine model and had to return it because it had a dent right at the crown. There was a hole in the box right at that spot. Henry repaired it for free including shipping. Love my Henry
My Henry BIG BOY is in 357/38 SPL, and I can assure you, you will enjoy your new Henry. I too, own a Marlin 336 in 30/30 but mine is a Remington built model, but I like it just the same, although I'll admit I did try to buy an older REAL Marlin 30/30, but couldn't quite get to make the deal.
Yes definitely a welcome addition. I’ve been looking for my first lever action and I believe I’ve decided on a Henry. I want something with the side loader. I believe these Henry’s are both side loader and barrel loader or whatever you call it. Correct me if I’m wrong. What I’ve just about settled on when I get the money is the Henry big boy brass large loop .357/.38 special.
@@tr4415 It's actually not bad at all. I have the 45 colt version of this same gun and lots of 45 colt +P ammo, having that extra weight helps in taking off the recoil from those rounds. A buffalo bore 260gr bullet comes out at 1900+ fps, making it more deadly in the first 100 yards than a 30-30, it's a poor man's version of a 45-70 in energy delivered.
Motor Enthusiast - After riding for several years, I stopped. Then I got a job as controller for a motorcycle dealership, where I learned a few current things. H-D replaced the final drive chain with a belt to prevent oil from being thrown everywhere. Honda, on the other hand, decided that instead of using a rubber band, they made the final drive a shaft drive, just like in a car. (Also like a BMW.)
I think either a big boy or a mares leg in .44 or .357 are coming to my gun cabinet soon. I just can't decide which one. Sadly both aren't in the budget.
The Golden Boy is the WORST rifle that Henry makes. The scope mount that mounts on the barrel is really terrible. I am thinking about putting a .22 tip off base on the receiver cover, similar to what is on the 10-22. So far, the only way I can figure out how to get the holes drilled on center and in a straight line is to mount the receiver cover in a milling machine vice that has been aligned with the chuck. I think I'll try it first with the cover that came with the rifle, before messing with the engraved cover I bought for it.
i just pikd up a henry big boy 44 mag bout 3 wks.ago, only put 15 rounds down the pipe, never believe how smooth this rifle shoots, it took me 8 shots to get used to them buckhorn sites, this little porky rifle is dead on right out of the box, fully loaded gotta little weight to it, but l gotta luv it, lookin forward to hunting season, with this awesome rifle, have a blast folks.shakyjake out.
Just dipping my toes into the lever action pool, so I'm curious: how frequently do you find yourself unloading? I primarily shoot at the range, I shoot until I'm empty.
When you hunt with a lever action, you almost never use all your rounds. True for most any gun hunting. There's always rounds to unload at the end of a hunt. Also true for competition shooting. Unloading is frequent in most shooting except plinking for fun.
I have had the Big Boy 44 magnum since 2021 and love it. I'm looking to buy another Big Boy 44 magnum with a side gate. Hopefully, I'll also buy the 44 magnum Mare's Leg.
"Pass it on to your kids" that's the motto I have for purchasing firearms I want to he able to pass them on preferably to my grandkids and that's why I will only by quality guns that will last with confidence
I have a Winchester AE. 44 mag trapper. I mounted a William's 5d sight. The sight mount has a removable peep aperture. You can also purchase different sized apertures. Remove the aperture and it is basically a ghost ring sight, which is how I shoot it. Great woods gun, or short range tree stand. I am sure the Henry will measure up. However this gun has destroyed 3 Turkey gun scopes. It is more effective than you think at 100yards. But a refrigerator flying through the air smashes what it hits as well. Good review. And great hog medicine.
i figured you for a hand loader. you cant get the goodie out of a 44mag unless you do. or spend two fortunes on buf bore etc. i have a marlin and it is total fun to shoot. i did cheat and put a red dot on mine, but well worth the occasional hard looks i get. it pairs very well with my ruger srh
Question: How much LoP matters in lever action rifles? I know for shotguns it plays a major part but don't know for lever action rifles? Or even bolt action for that matter?
I would be surprised if the 22” barrel was any faster than the 16”, longer sight radius might be an advantage, but I would prefer the handiness of the shorter gun in the brush.
The website “Ballistics by the Inch” seems to agree. 17” barrels got the best results, as all but one of their tested 44 magnum loads were slower out of an 18” barrel.
Kord - Maybe so, maybe not. When I bought my Ruger Super Blackhawk in 1965 the recoil convinced me that I needed to learn how to handload. While that huge single action frame can take some pretty heavy loads, it also can be loaded so that it recoils like a .22 RF. So owning a .44, and knowing how to handload, convinced me that I didn't need to buy a .357. I must admit that I bought one last year, but just to add to my collection.
Nice riffs on guitar maybe i'll bring my bass guitar and jam i love the 44 mag Big Boy yes indeed ...reminds me of the old TV Show "The Riffel Man " T C...
I just received my brand new side gate 38-55. I got no lock and the gun was dirty! The brass was dull as hell. The barrel was disgusting and there is a scuff on the butt plate. Kinda pissed, actually. I am going to get some brass polish and I seriously hope that scuff comes off. Also some blue on the inside edges of the bands. I know that will polish out. But WTF? SERIOUSLY....
@@drdrake63 Yup! Sure does. I sent an email to Henry and told them all about it. Then I called. It was after 5:00 , so the service reps weren't there. Whoever i spoke with , probably an answering service , told me they'd be sure and let them know to read my email. It was pretty lengthy. I was about to order a 357 from Bass and a 45-70 off of Gunbroker. Now i am thinking , Back To Marlin! I love my Marlin and I wanted to Love this Henry too. But I have a really bad taste in my mouth.
Should mine have had some green patina from right out of the box? I cleaned it but I’m worried it’s corroded where I can’t see it. I already sent away for an extra stock bc the butt plate was corroded into with permanent grooves.
David Drake it was also very dirty on the inside with like carbon or a black substance. The gun shop I bought it from test fired it like they do all their fire arms. The date was almost a year before I bought it so I can’t help but think it’s because it was handled and they not cleaned afterward.
Bryan Adams still got mine for $800 plus tax new but I really love it thinking about buying the .410 shotgun one they got to they are really lovely firearms
I have one, and I like it. I like my Marlin too, but there is a BIG difference. My Marlin is accurate enough to be called a "tack driver" but it is nothing like the new ones. Mine is a 336 SC with a 2/3 tube magazine, and I have put a custom stock on it because it's accuracy made it worthwhile. However, it does not have that worthless crossbolt "safety" on it, nor is it ever used as a repeater so I don't have to worry about unloading the magazine. Since it is chambered for .219 Zipper, I would NEVER load the magazine, that thing is definitely a single shot rifle. My Henry was made before they came out with the side gate loading, but I don't care, it works for me. In fact, my lever action Henrys match up perfect with my single action Rugers. They make great combinations. Parts of your presentation have a very low audio level. You may want to correct that.
There is no safety per se on these rifles. They have a transfer bar built into the hammer that is only engaged when the trigger is pulled. To have the gun on safe is to have the hammer down. Henrys .22 levers have a half cock safety though.
It would be nice if people would put out correct information when telling people about guns and or calibers they might not know about. You should do a lot more reading and much more shooting of said calibers before you miss inform your viewers who might not know the difference. Just Sayin
And finally if you can't out shoot me open sights versus my 1.75 then you either got to toss that idea, or not go hunting with it. People who hunt know the golden rule, you apparently don't , when in doubt, don't ! Nothing a hunter hates more then anything ,is a wounded ,not dead animal , I have seen grown men cry , like little girls. Hunters know , or they don't shoot ! Respect the game , or get on the bench.
Making videos with one hand holding the cam or smart phone is just plain stupid, A Big Boy video deserves better. And doing it on a flexible glass surface is even goofier
