I have a henry 3030. Not the exact henry that I want or looking for. But it is a henry and still looking for the exact henry that I want. But also, I am looking for a 357/38 and a 45-70.
i've needed to use henry 2x for minor warranty issues- I own 3 henry levers in brass (.22, 45 & 45-70) both times all i needed to do was call with my serial # and within a week I not only received my parts at no expense to me, but the parts cam in a box full of henry gear (coffee mug, henry hat & stickers) AMAZING customer service and an equally impressive high quality product! i'll always be a henry customer!
Which of your Henrys would you trust against a black bear? The .45 or the .45-70? (Or, both?) And, as "working rifles" (I mean, working "in the field"), does the softer metal (brass) receiver resist getting scratched up? >> Does it hold up well?
I received one of the original Henry Big Boys as a gift, in my first box of factory ammo there was a squib load that jammed in the barrel. You couldn’t tell because I was on an indoor range with 20 other people firing all types of rifles. I fired a second round that struck the the squib load and luckily for me the barrel didn’t explode, but it only caused a slight swell about 8” from the muzzle. You could barely feel the bulge with your fingers, the ammo manufacturer was great and agreed to pay for a new barrel. I was very lucky that a range officer was attracted to the rifle and had witnessed the entire incident! I contacted Henry and they were even better, I sent them the rifle and they couldn’t have been nicer. They replaced the barrel and had it back to me in less than a week. It shot even better than the original barrel. The original was grouping about 1.5” at 25 yds the new barrel was capable of less than 1”. I have to thank Henry for their superior construction, I could have easily been seriously injured. The gun is a favorite, I just wish .38 spec. and .357 hadn’t gone so high in price and availability with the shortage, so I could shoot it more often!
Atleast it’s 38/357 meanwhile I’m crying about 30-30 at nearly $1.50 per round to use my Winchester model 94… Now I’m here to check out Henry to considering to buy one in .38/357 as they can be found under 50 cent per round.. might get one with loading gate
2018 of August is when we bought ours, Henry All Weather 357mag/.38 spl One beauty of a lever action rifle. We live in west state Colorado. Perfect place to use our Henry for game or play. Shoots accurate and smooth cycling along with not having to worry about wiping it down from being outside or in foul weather. It's made for those that go into brush and higher mtns where the elements come into effect. We did our research to find the right lever action, theyres many to choose from. We are proud family to be part of the Henry family! Get lots of compliments at the range, not too many have seen the All Weather in action or in person. Got a nice leather sling from Buffalo leather in SLC, Utah. They made me a custom design of the medicine wheel on it, indicating I am Native American of the Navajo nation. I even have hawk feathers hanging as the warriors did back in the 1800s. It's cherry! But glad to see that Henry listened to those wanting side gate loading. I'm alright without, we love ours they way it is. You have one beauty yourself! Try the new federal premium Hammer down 357mag in 170gr. There's videos on RU-vid for researchers. I was told to stay with a caliber safe to cycle and a good company that makes the ammo specifically for lever action rifles. Cheers mate! M
I have the Henry Big Boy Brass Carbine in .357 / .38 Special with the big hand loop and shorter 16.5" barrel. I like the Octagonal barrel on mine as well ... deadly accurate with just iron sights due to the barrel weight absorbing the recoil. A real joy to shoot.
@@FreshKicks4545 Anything chambered for 357 can shoot 38 special but not vice versa. If chambered for 38 you cannot chamber a 357 as the case length is diffent and the chamber will not allow it. My Uberti Cattleman II revolver is a 357 that can shoot 357/38 special/ 38 short colt / and 38 long colt.
Back in April, I was in the market for my dream gun...a lever action cowboy gun. I didn't care if it was a Marlin, Henry or Rossi, just as long as it wasn't a .22. When I got to the counter, the Henry Big Boy brass stood out like a sore thumb, I mean this thing looked gorgeous. That narrowed it down to "I want a Henry Big Boy". I had four choices, .357, .44 magnum, 45 Colt. I went with the 45 colt, it was the most versatile of the three. There are all sorts of rounds available for it, everything from cowboy loads to the insane Buffalo Bore 45 Colt +P. Put in 10 rounds of Buffalo Bore Deer Grenades and you have a gun more powerful than a 44 magnum, and yes it's even more powerful than a 30-30 out to 100 yards. Keep in mind, that ammo does not feel so great firing, it kicks hard and no recoil pad doesn't help either. That Deer Grenade has a almost 2000 fps muzzle speed and delivers almost 2100 ft/lbs of energy, quite insane for a pistol round. You can also use cowboy loads on the range and shoot it all day long and it's fun. Is it worth buying in 2021? Absolutely, it's legal in all 50 US states and here in Germany. Greetings from across the pond!
@@danholtbk7008 Let me tell you, when I go to the club(Gun Range) and pull this thing out of the case, everyone notices it right away, it never fails to draw attention.
Their customer service is awesome too. I bought a second hand rifle in a private sale with a few bits missing. I contacted Henry RA to ask about the cost of shipping parts to the UK and they immediately offered to send them to me completely gratis. Beyond and above the call. I have three examples now.
I went with a buddy to get ammo at the gun store a couple weeks ago and walked out with a Henry 357/38 and the ammo to support it. That’s a good Arizona day.
I've recently got into lever actions...I've bought the Henry 44 big boy and the 357/38 over the past couple of years ...I can't believe I've missed out on all this fun in years past. I'm in love.....
@Simon_Augustine well I'm a bit of a western fanatic so I like the lever actions. The henry is very smooth accurate and just nice to look at. I've also killed some whitetail dear with the 44m .
I bought a Henry 357 magnum in 2020. It has the octagonal barrel and it has the case colored receiver. It’s not the side gate, but it’s a very beautiful lever action rifle. I’m going to buy more Henry rifles in the future, including a Henry with the side gate. The wood to metal fit is impeccable. I’m very happy that I bought this rifle, and look forward to buying more Henry rifles. Made in America or not made at all. I love that slogan.
Absolutely worth it. If I had the scratch I would have a side gate version. The beauty of the Henry side gate is that you can speed load as you did and still top up through the gate when appropriate.
I have had the same Henry for about 6yrs, but chambered in 45-70gov. Mine shoots great! I love the semi-bickhorn sights. In fact I put a Nikon 3 power scope on it, but immediately took it off after 1 season of hunting Whitetail deer! I found I was more accurate, and much, much, faster with the semi-bickhorn especially when tracking my target in case I need a fallow up shot.
I have the Henry Big Boy in .357/.38 Special without the side gate. It has performed flawlessly for years. I can vouch for the comments in this video. Shooting .38 Special is like shooting a .22 - no recoil at all. There is a slight recoil when using .357, but much less than an AR in .556. I can't recommend the Henry enough - it's simply a great firearm.
I just ordered one of these today. I've already got a lever action in 30-30 but have been wanting one in this caliber for a while now and am finally getting one!
My friend picks up his Henry in 357 mag. Today! He also has the 44 mag. I have the Henry 22 cal Mare's Leg. Bought it in 2010 in Cali. Before they were banned! Been in the Safe all this time never fired it!
Seems like an incredible rifle. Trying to decide between one of these, and a Mini-14. Leaning towards one of these since I already have a .223 rifle. 38 special is about the price of 223 so it seems like a pretty good deal.
I have the same rifle, the first I got with buckhorn sights and quickly realised they weren't for me. I got a Skinner peep sight and that helped me a whole lot. I thought I might try optic if that didn't work but it did so I now have my ideal combination. It is my favourite gun, my others ar nice but this one has my heart.
@@BlackBearOutdoors You are welcome, and thanks for the video. I have had a cold and cough this weekend so not been out shooting. It is only mild though and I have a plan to be out with a couple of others next weekend and my Henry will be with us. It shoots so well and is a real head turner too, everyone likes to admire and ask about it.
I've had the carbine version in .44mag for a few years now. I find I don't really miss the side loading gate that normally comes with other lever actions and the newer Henrys. The only thing I don't like about it is the slow rifling twist which is like 1/36 or 1/37 or so if I recall. I'm told this was to cater to the cowboy action shooters who shoot a lot of slow, soft lead loads through these guns. Whatever case, it makes it very hard to get any accuracy with the heavier, 300gr hard cast bullets I like. Regular 240gr bullets are fine. From what I understand, the newer Henrys now have faster twists to rectify this limitation, but since I don't own one, I can't confirm.
Miroku Wincher 1873 is smoother. Oh, Miroku not a real Winchester? Neither is Henry a real Henry. Henry sold the license to Win. Miroku holds the license to manufacture Winchesters.
I currently own 3 Henry rifles my first was this very model brass big boy .357 cal..I intend to buy one different Henry every year till I have all models..great qaulity and both useful and collectible...my only regret is if I had waited a year coulda got the combo tube and side gate version...but atleast I can get the other models with side gate..my next will probably be the stainless all weather...or tactical x
Yes stumbled upon on your channel great review very thorough and great intro at beginning of video👍 very creative I spend Alot of time thinking up good skits on my own channel so can a appreciate good vicontented. etc.
Good day folks, I own a Henry bigboy in 44 mag, had it for awhile, shoots great, I had to put skinner sights on tho cuz I couldn't hit nuttin with those buckhorn factory sights, I put a few nicks n scratches on it, but that don't effect the performance, just a beautiful rifle, shoot str8t, stay safe , shakyjake out.
I'm not normally a guy who wants to shoot pistol ammo through a rifle but damn!, that is a beautiful gun and I do own 2 .357 revolvers so...... Great video, BTW.
Your video is very nicely done. They are indeed great rifles or in my case I have the .357/.38 Brass Big Boy Carbine with large loop lever....it gives up a couple of rounds in capacity however is very useful for home defense due to shorter length and even have added a Picatinny rail, with red dot, riser, and 3x magnifier. Even did some videos equipped that way. They are best though in their original state as a classic and as you said the weight greatly mitigates the recoil. I have a Spee-D-Loader like the tube you used for my Henry Golden Boy .22 LR. Is that tube loader something you made or is that something you purchased. Thank you Black Bear Outdoors for carrying on the Lever Action tradition.
Thanks very much for your kind words and for supporting our channel! The tube loader is one I made with 1/2 inch postal tube and some rubber caps. The .357 fits perfectly in those.
Great vlog. Thanks for posting and sharing with us. The only thing I would add is I’d like someone to post a vlog with just different 38 special loads. My revolvers are 38 special too, because of my and my wife’s age, arthritis, etc., causes us to use lesser HOT loads, that’s mainly my desire for a 38 special vlog.
i just won one of these bad boys off a $10 raffle ticket, I knew henry was a pricey company but I didn't know how in depth they went into user experience. Excited for this kickass rifle!
Owned one these rifles for 2 years now. Same caliber. It’s so accurate I feel like I’m cheating when I take it to the range. If your looking for a lever gun, you can’t go wrong with this one. Really want to do a mares leg in the same caliber and pay the $200 tax stamp to put the full stock on it.
One problem I’ve found with this model is that when injecting a cartridge the rifle has to be in the upright position or else the cartridge will not inject properly. The cartridge tends to fall out of line and jams up so it will not insert into the chamber if not reasonably upright. BTW I load my own with a slower powder to give it more velocity.
I recently purchased a 357 big boy and while I love the rifle, I have been experiencing jamming if the gun is tilted to the side just a bit. I have a lot of arthritis in my fingers and it would just about kill me to have my hand inside the lever instead of just using my palm. Also I've noticed the blunt nosed rounds definitely jam the most.
@@thomasmeyer9109 did you get the problem resolved. I know 2 things that are a big factor in cycling problems with this type rifle. 1 the .38 cartridge is a bit shorter then .357 thus requiring more angle to feed and not do it as well. 2 shape of the bullet as in round or flat nose. Or is your problem just ejection of spent case?
@@virginiaoverlander4720 they did a great job. They said they replaced the carrier and it cycles all loads really well and its fantastic to shoot...just wish it was cheaper...lol
Have the same rifle. If I could add only two features it'd be a side gate and a saddle ring. I've added a ranger point precision cloverleaf sight and a hi Viz front sight and I have to say she's surgically accurate. Is she worth it? Yes. In 2021? Absolutely.
I've spent a little time with a Henry Big Boy in 45-70 and a decent amount of time with a Golden Boy in 22lr. I found the Henry sights hard to use at first, the brass bead felt a bit claustrophobic in the rear sight. They're great once I got used to them.
For me the side gate is not about speed, it is about topping off while walking though the woods. Bet the tube is not that much faster without the speed loader!
Possibly a good compromise to that would be to carry a 1 or 2 extra loose rounds with this rifle in case you were to run out of ammo in the field youd have the option to load one directly into the chamber before starting to load the tube. The same kind of idea that Jeff cooper had with not firing the last round in semi autos so that you have a single quick shot if your mag reload is violently interrupted
I bought a .44 Henry rifle in 2021. The kick on this thing is so minor and the sights were spot on right from the factory. I would have preferred a loading gate VS tube fed but that's okay. If I can't stop what I am blasting at in 10 rounds, I don't deserve the chance to reload.
I have this particular Henry. I haven't shot it yet, nor have I even had a round in or near it. I could hang it on the wall and call it a piece of art, and it would still be money well spent.
Beautiful rifle for show but also fun to shoot! I have taken mine out shooting a few times. I keep it clean and it never gets put down on a hard surface. At the range it gets cleared and put back into it's soft case.
It is a fact Henry will back up what they manufacture to the extent of paying the shipping for you to send in a rifle, they will either repair it or replace it with a new one of the same. The Henry warranty is outstanding beyond belief.
FACT MY ASS. I sent my sons back in as it jammed after the very first 5 rounds going through it. They sent it back SCRATCHED and it still does not work properly AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THE SHIPPING. I purchased 3 the day I bought my sons. His is a wall decoration now and he never shot it again. I sold mine as it levered CLUNKY as heck and my daughter, although says she likes hers she has shot all sorts of things but has not shot hers ever again in 10 years. Say what you want and HOPEFLLY you have had better success with your Henry but I will NEVER buy their JUNK ever again.
@@williamjamesrapp7356 that is a shame as I received a brand new rifle. IF what you say is true, why not re-end it back to them.. One thing not understood is how is it you a private citizen can ship weaponry by mail that is unless yo8u have an FFL
henry is an amazing company, i have dealt with them some. great customer service, everything, even knick knack giveaways stuff is made in America. when i buy a henry i buy it worry free.
I have one of these a couple years older and it has never worked right. I have had it back to them twice for feeding issues on the last round or two getting stuck regardless or the ammo used. It has just sat in my house for several years and I should do something with it. I have a Henry lever in 22 mag that has always worked flawlessly but the 357 has kept me from buying another lever from Henry. Waiting for Marlin to pick up the buckhammer.
I have the same gun (tube loader). Bought 7 years ago. I put a Skinner aperture sight on mine. Absolutely love it. Great review. What's your accent by the way?
First, I think Henry's are good. But, the 2nd I boight the 357 silver had big feeding issues. I sent it back. It came back and the action didnt function. I had to fix it myself. The trigger is really great. Its a nice looking rifle. The quality of the lock works needs improvement.
My friend tried my X Model .44 and wants one in 357/38 like yours. Did you have a hard time getting yours? Mine just magically appeared one day in a local gun shop. I immediately put a down payment on. Out of the box it's dead accurate at 100 yards.
@@331Grabber same thing. I drove past a Cabela's on my way to a job interview and thought to stop on my way home. Walked in to see a salesman come out of the back with a Henry Box to show the customer in front of me. From a distance it looked like the .357. The customer must of had to go ask his wife first because he didn't buy it. The salesman promptly returned it to the backroom. So it was my turn. I got a different salesman and said," I want to see that Henry that just went to the back room." He goes back to look for it and can't find it. So I said,"Can you go dig around the back because I saw it." He was like fine, okay, whatever. After about 10 minutes he comes out with it and tells me it was buried in the very back. I said,"I'll TAKE IT!" and didn't even call the wife to ask. Got in a huge fight with the wife that night but it was soo worth it. Best fight ever and given the Era we live in she even likes that I have it...
@@christopherpeninger324 Yeah. Guy before you convinced the salesman to hide it till he got back. Nice that the other guy dug it up for you. My wife did ask why I got the rifle. But she was OK with my explanation that it was a .44 Magnum rifle companion for my .44 Magnum Super Blackhawk pistol :) Now I'm seeing them on Gunbroker for $200 to $300 more than I paid for mine before shipping FFL processing fees and taxes.
@@christopherpeninger324 I held a 357 Rhino in my hand at a local shop in Fresno about 2 months ago. Crazy looking. I can't remember if it was black or not though. It was at a shop called PRK firearms in Fresno. Maybe they still have one. Look em up Maybe and call em?
Owning a lever action rifle of the same caliber as your revolver makes a lot of sense . .357 mag for a good revolver and a lever action is ideal , same in .44 mag
BTW What he shows at 9:50 is very fast. Go to a hardware store and buy an 8' length of PCVC pipe proper dia and cut to "the capacity" length, plug one end and youve got a plethora of loading tubes to fill.- use care sliding the nose against the next primer. LOL
I usually load up a bunch of tubes like that prior to taking it out. Great to quickly fill her up again. Once that lever starts swinging it gets empty fast :)
my bigboy doesnt seem to eject .38 shells well. .357 is fine but i have to grab the .38 shells out of the receiver as they didnt quite jump out all the way
