My youngest son has a Henry Big Boy X in .44 Magnum and I have the Henry Brass Side Gate in .357 Magnum. Tip to those purchasing them new; Henry does not put Lock Tite on the screws so you need to put that on the screws in the receiver or else the screws will loosen and the gun will jam. We had a huge problem with the .44 until we examined it side by side with the .357 which had far fewer rounds through it. The screws on the .44 were looser than the .357 but the ones on the .357 were working their way loose. The problem showed up at about 150 rounds in the .44 and at the time of comparison the .357 only had 50 rounds through it with .38 Special. Both were snugged up with Lock Tite and now they are as smooth as butter as you said with no issues.
I appreciate your in-depth thoughts as well as the slow and careful close-up camera work. I'm considering this exact same model and found your video while researching it. Honestly, this review along with the ability to study the rifle in detail, has just about sealed the deal for me. Many thanks.
@@michaelcrowley1172 OMG those are beautiful .... congrats! yeah, you cant go wrong with a henry rifle or carbine. Thank you for watching, it is really appreciated. Thank you.
A beautiful rifle of the Old West. I just bought myself the n44 magnum version of the same rifle. .I heard about the firing pin before also a shot may go off and get stuck mid barrel. In this case do not load another round and fire it as you may blow the barrel off. If you look at the ejected cartridge it will have the side of it chewed out. Very dangerous to try and shoot another round through the barrel when this happens. A guy demonstrated the fix using a long screw driver down the barrel in order to force the separated round out of the barrel, then continued firing as normal.
Yes, squib fires can happen in any fire arm. I've had a couple ... happens. Always pay attention when shooting for anything that appears or sounds different. Thank you for watching.
Wow, thank you for the nice words. I was looking locally at a henry color case hardened receiver .30-30 and someone else bought it ... nothing to do with our conversation other than I am sold on henry rifles and want at least three more which would include a 44 magnum lever gun. Thank you very much for watching, it is really appreciated.
Very nicely done. I just bought the brass side gate round barrel 30-30 a couple of days ago. I also own the X model for pig hunting. Very good quality.
I've not had any problems since, I think Henry knew there was firing pin issues and probably has remedied it in newer models. Mine is a 2016 model according to henry when I called and gave them the serial number. I have since had an ejector problem, Henry sent me two ejector springs for free no questions asked. So I have an extra ... very nice to deal with ... would not surprise me if they had issues with those rifles because of metal fatigue on parts. I dont believe I should have had problems with these parts. I really believe Henry has made changes for the better so newer rifles should be ok. It's a great rifle regardless ... I can shoot off hand at 100+ yards using the iron sights ... plink plink plink. I think the issues are ironed out now.
I just picked up a 20in Big Boy with the side gate. Very happy with it. But not like an AR or AK, a little different to break down and clean. Need to find a you tube video to learn to do so. Any suggestions?
There is plenty of video showing Henry break down field stripping that's on RU-vid and they're not very much different than any typical lever gun whether it's Winchester or Marlin or anything else. They closely resemble each other sometimes being just a little bit different in procedure.
I have the 20 inch version. Awesome gun. Cycles .357 fantastic and it was dead on out of the box. Only complaint is it is pretty picky with 38 special. Tends to jam with 38s for me at least. Still a great gun.
Wow, nice to see another 357 owner, I have iussues with some 38 Special rounds too and do remember reading in the manual that it satated if you are using rounds under 158gr due to gravity feeding you will have cycling issues. That being said it is a rare thing to find 38 special in 158gr but I dop manage to occasionally and they do cycle well. Thank you very much for watching ...
I just replaced the ejector this week coincidentally as the flat spring broke on it. Henry sent me a new.flat spring as well as a complete extra ejector unit for free and took about 4 days from phone call to mailbox. I'm pretty sure Henry has upgraded their parts so the firing pin if you have a newer one may be better. Mine is a 2016. The ejector spring they sent is designed a little differently and seems a better steel.
I own the side gate 16.5 inch barrel with the round barrel black steel receiver 357 mag. and I love it, accurate and wonderful to handle. I will make lots jealous at the range. Maybe even take a dear with it. It takes 38 special as well, but not as fun. Right now 880.00 dollars if you can find them. Let's Go Brandon.
I don't know, I do not recall seeing any ... I don't consider changing original factory parts as an 'Upgrade', I call it 'Customized'. I don't change most firearms I buy, they stay stock. Im like that with electric guitars also... it detracts from the value on resale.
Do you know what year they moved the scope mounting taped holes for the scope from under the sights back onto the receiver? I was told that was a generation 2 feature.
