Henry X 357 Magnum Review 

This and the .357 revolver you already have does offer an Excellent alternative to a PCC like the Ruger PC9 and your semi-auto 9mm of choice. In states other than CA, magazine capacity might make the semis more attractive, but between the mag restrictions here, the ability to choose .38 or .357, and the reliability of a lever carbine along with your wheel gun, well, this does change up the tactical playground, I think...

I'm new to the Henry camp and I have to admit.. sure looks like they own the lever action Market with the production of very fine American made rifles.

I like the features Henry has incorporated in their X Models. And, pistol caliber carbines make good sense for me. I have a service-connected disability which has caused me bad arthritis in my right shoulder. As I age, it has become difficult for me to enjoy range time. The reduced recoil afforded by a pistol caliber will allow me to indulge in more target practice, as well as hunting opportunities. I am going to opt for the .45 caliber version.

I want and all-weather side load .357. If it does not come soon....watching videos like this are going sell me on one of these

Henry surprised me with winner! That side gate, rail, and m lock won me over for functionality. With the c virus stuff going on, sadly I can’t find it for sale.

I bought your 44 Magnum and couldn’t be happier!

Great video. Another thing I love about the rifle is the “pistol grip” stock. Definitely more comfortable than the straight stock.

Nice review thanks. I'm right there with you in as far as I've been waiting for Henry to offer a side gate option in .357/38, I'm not a big fan of the large loop lever and I prefer levers in the more traditional wood grain over "Tacti-Cool" Black. This rifle looks to be a minimalist as far as tacticool goes and in 357 with a 17(?) inch barrel, like goldi-locks stuff it's just right.

I've wondered for some time now - why no one produces a mag-fed *Semi-auto .357 Magnum rifle*

The large loops are for winter gloves. We need that in some parts of the country.

I placed a deposit on one today! Love the flexibility of the design and ammo compatibility with my .357 revolvers. Kudos to Henry for thinking outside the box on the features and especially for finally adding the side gate which makes tactical reloads much easier. As someone who lives in an anti gun state, it is an excellent option for self defense and one that is generally off the anti's radar. I also love the absence of a gawd awful tang safety. I have everything I need to be safe with proper training, practice and the grey matter between my ears.

I've been a Henry fan boy for years, starting with the Big Boy 357. Out was stolen and I just got the Big Boy X 357 magnum. Put a nice red dot optic on it and it's now perfect. What I found troubling is that I was getting FTF errors until about 200 rounds went through the rifle. Added a sling. I now have a rifle to match my Chiappa Rhino (357).

Great Review! I have been looking into purchasing my first lever gun and considering the Henry X.

And mine was made 3/21/20, with a low 3-digit S/N

Seems great, but they disappointed me 2 times now. The first time was when they launched their new side gate loading rifles they didn't include .357. Now they make one, but it is a "tactical" type of rifle. What I really would like is the new side-gate loading but in color-cased hardening and walnut stock. PLEASE!

I've wanted one of these, Henry specifically with side gate to match my 6" GP100 for a while now, only thing I'd change is do a peep sight rear. Even my GP100 has a peep sight rear and its absurd how much better it is at least for my eyes.

A real honest review of this rifle. Thanks for the great video.

This would be great for SHTF. You're talking a gun that isn't threatening but would be tactical enough to be practical.

Im getting one of these to go with my 357 pistols

It would be cool to see these come out with options for a longer barrel(maybe 10 round capacity)

A .357 carbine has been on my short list for years, had been hoping to find an OLD Marlin (pre-safety). These look good now with the side gate loading, glad to hear the finish was not trashed, just brass/lead transfer onto the gun from the rounds. But what about the 800 pound gorilla in the room? That was a total failure to eject on the last shot fired in the vid, at 10:37. How hard was it to clear the case? Action is stopped at this point, possibly both directions.

I had the thought in my mind that a Henry .22, then Henry 30-30 was the way I wanted to purchase for both plinking fun and then hunting, however, this .357 might just check all the boxes in one package. Now my brain is confused.

And we put a bunch of rounds through it 150.. That's a super light day for me and my friends

That’s why I bought one! I believe my serial number is under 100 too!

I'll definitely be working overtime JUST for this gun. I also want a Henry .410 axe

I was able to get my UNICORN Big Boy X .357 a week and a half ago, and Tuesday I'll finally get to shoot it. My video shows that the .357 X will feed ANY 38 or 357 handled, using different bullet profiles. You didn't mention the awesome balance

Excellent video. I now have a rifle on my to purchase list.

I’ve had one on order for over 6 weeks now and probably be much longer now we’re all on lock down.

Henry seems to be interested in making everything BUT a steel receiver, side gate 30-30, which is driving me up the wall. WHy would they make this in every caliber except 30-30?

If you could get it with a 12" barrel then it would be the perfect truck/fox gun in the UK.

I find that the longer I look at that henry the closer I am to pulling the trigger. Excellent review, I like the .357 Mag round in the rifle because it is damn good round.

In .327 fed mag would be interesting

Marlin's 357 carbines I heard were parkerized.But I think I'll go with this because of its nitride finish which I think is more durable.

But due to demand, my gun shop can’t get one from the distributor and doesn’t know when that will change.

I really wish I could find one of these rifles. only X models on the entire internet are 45-70 or 45 Colt. Id pick up a 357 or 44 mag if I could find one.

Jeez I almost bought the Marlin last month Glad I didn't!!! just gonna wait for the wood furniture version.How was accuracy?jim

My next firearm!

I got one of these in 410 it's pretty sweet

Henry really needs to produce this in a 30-30 win.

Nice review with a lot of salient points.

Good review. I've loaded a side loading level gun on one single occasion and thought it was pretty crap. Rounds that were hard to get in there correctly, somewhat stiff port cover, etc. Going by that small anecdotal experience, would Henry's side loader be worth it for me, you think? Thanks.

They are sold out almost everywhere and the 4 I found available they are asking $1000 for...

I got one in 45-70. Love it!!

Henry X 357 + S&W TRR 8 357 = 😊

I really am torn on this rifle. I want everything except the new sights and the furniture. I understand i can replace the furniture easily but those sights not so much

I am sick and tired of gun testers saying how cheap the 38 special is to shoot---bullcrap---is not and never was--almost as much as a .45 acp. The ammo companies have been screwing us for ages.

I live in the Soviet Socialist Republic of California- with the ever tighter 2nd amendment restrictions we are under, a lever gun is the equivalent to a PCC. Henry made in USA and using handgun ammo- seems like a good choice.

Nice Gun

I just want a side loader in 357 with wood

Great review. Love your store also 👍👍

The 410 is threaded for chokes

Great review, thanks!

Excellent review!

I'm waiting for Henry to take their side gate loading to the .327 Federal Magnum caliber. A few years before Henry released the Big Boy in .327, I'd gotten a Marlin 1894 CB in .32 H&R Magnum custom worked on and converted to .327 Federal Magnum. While I enjoy that rifle and it's had a lot of time and money sank into it, if I'd known Henry was releasing the Big Boy a few years down the road I would have saved a lot of money and got it instead even though I much prefer a side gate loading. This would be a good substitute and I could either sell that Marlin or keep it as an heirloom. The X Models is something I've been wanting to see in modern lever actions for a while now.

I feel like you did a shit ton of blow before this video because of how much you touched your nose this whole video haha

Well there was a failure to eject at the end of the video.

I've got a big boy brass in .357. Lovely rifle but too darn heavy. Since I don't want to roll the dice on a Marlin this x model looks good.

Failure to eject at 10:36?

Nitride is a treatment, not a coating

why doent XS make a rail for this like marlin

A 9mm can cannot be put on a 357 correct? Would you use a 45 can?

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Seiko Turtle, SRP777?

This is America, that’s why I can do that....

I guess some simple-minded individuals have a harder time focusing on more than one shiny thing. The number of people in this world who do not like front and rear fiber optics is now up to a grand total of 1.

Nice video. Is Allen back yet?

I want one

Want one bad

A buddy what's the price on that gun.

These things have been out of stock everywhere for weeks now...

Nice rifle - but the asking price is unjustified. And it's pretty disappointing that Henry finally stepped up with a side loading gate....and then did a *very* poor job finishing it. I've watched a few videos on these and after a few rounds, whatever finish they put on the loading gate is gone. Pause the clip @ 8:40 or so. It's ridiculous.

At long last a side gate!!!

This guy loves the finger air quotes huh?

my primary reason for getting mine is the threaded barrel . this gun is a wonder with .38's and a good suppressor . if you are interested in a video with this gun suppressed ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FIMsZ4Axq4c.html

People are beginning to wake up to the power and wide usefulness of the .357 out of a carbine or rifle. Most of the factory..357s today are loaded way down from the original loads developed by Winchester in the ‘30’s. Those had large pistol primers and with 158 grain bullets delivered 1515 FPS with 812 FPE from an S&W with an 8 3/4” barrel and were used by Major Wesson to take elk, moose, and Grizzly at 100 yards with one shot. Nobody talks about this today but double the barrel length and develop a hot load with slow powder and imagine the results! And the 38 Special handload out of a long gun will approximate .44 Magnum muzzle energies! What about that? JWC These stats on the .357 are from Jim Taylor at www.leverguns.com. Note: the .38 special loads are my +p loads with H110 and are also suitable for strong pistols. From my Civil War conversion that bullet delivers more than 400 FPE! Interesting, eh? “Less is more.”

marlin dark series better

I wished they had shortened the barrel or extended the tube. Also, wish they had used 1/2x28 in lieu of 5/8x24. The handguard is also fugly. Weight is a bit high. This rifle is not for me. I'll look elsewhere.

I was able to get one of these. Yes, you should be jealous...

I mean it’s a poly furniture Henry. 🤷‍♂️ ehh. Pass.