That thing is a cannon. It took me over six months to get the .17HMR because a storm destroyed the factory. The plus side is that it absorbs the recoil. Its a great little rifle with very good wood work As you say to pretty to be used. Put the gun up and saw that I had it out side of my shoulder. When I jiggled the lever slightly and tightened the screw with my fingernail the gun resumed full function. Stunning beauty and craftsmanship in a fun, hard-hitting rifle that will last for generations. I bought a Nikon Buckmasters 3-950 scope and from my LGD and he sold me Pro Mag PM128D 1 Tactical .500 Height Steel Rings (42mm-52mm) Objective Lens that tighten up on the Henry factory rail. Just pull the magazine plunger/retainer all the way out and drop in the line of rounds at a modest angle from the PVC reload tube (case end first, of course). I have both brass and black, but of course the brass is a work of art in my opinion. Thanks for the outstanding review! Plus, in the day and age of The Freedom Group and ilk, its wonderful to support a company that is adamant about manufacturing quality rifles in the USA. Henry Big Boy X Model, Lever Action, 44 Magnum/.44 SPL, 17.5" Threaded Barrel, Blued Finish, Black Synthetic Stock, M-Lok, Large Loop Lever, Picatinny, 7Rd, Brass Drilled and Tapped for a BB-RSM, Adjustable Fiber Optic Sights H012X. its our first year of baiting for them. Its a Henry and built to the same standards as every other shotgun or rifle in our line. Magnum Fun, Mini Package, Read a Review of the Big Boy Steel Carbine on AllOutdoor.com, Henry owners have my personal guarantee to make certain that they are 100% satisfied with their purchase of our firearms. I believe this is still a 100-150 yard weapon even with the scope. A 600-round AR-15 test takes a lot of planning and resources. Great review of a new classic! $599.99, Rossi R92 44 Mag Lever-Action Rifle with Stainless Barrel and Brazilian Hardwood Stock Not only a great shooter, the most attractive gun Ive ever seen. These Cookies should be enabled to allow us to enhance your experience of HenryUSA.com. No questions asked, 30 days return policy. Pair a Henry H012 with your .44 Magnum revolver for a big bore hunting load-out, or build an H012MX into a capable hog hunting or home defense platform. 100 yard shot groups of about 2-3 inches. Important: If mailing to street address, use complete street names, Big Boy Color Case Hardened .44 Mag/.44 Spl Side Gate, Fully Adj. It also gives brass-framed rifles a smoothness of action thats difficult to achieve when steel rubs against steel. . I can shot the .357 (or .38s if you want to save some money) all day without a problem. . I bought my Henry Big Boy .45LC a couple years ago right before the prices went up. If you want to stay with open sights practically any dove tail style open should work. Works every time to deploy a quick reload. The weight of the rifle does absorb the recoil and the American walnut is second to none. In terms of customization, the Big Boy is a rather unique case. No signs of over pressureexcellent accuracy. After I got my first Henry .22 rifle several months ago, I wanted to find a Henry in a larger caliber. I did better than that. Well, I was looking for opinions as to the 95 Winchester type actions such as the Rossi. The trigger breaks very cleanly at slightly over four pounds. Cloverleaf groups at 35 yards are awesome; a wandering rear sight is not. The .44 is a great Deer rifle here in the North Woods of NH. Large Loop for Pistol Grip stocks (Standard Size Loop vs Large Loop shape), Large Loop for Straight stocks (Standard Size Loop vs Large Loop shape). I loaded the tube with 10 rounds and never missed a clay bird. I still like the Tang. I wish to apprentice at the same time as you amend your website, how can i subscribe for a blog website? I purchased at my local Exchange on Base. While I am here and why. Overall this is an excellant rifle and is worth every penny. While I love my Winchester 94 (.44 mag) its action is nowhere near as perfect as the Henrys. You wont see me trying to cram any business cards between the wrist and the receiver flat, but you can make out a Van Eyck-esque distorted reflection of my hands and camera as I took the picture. However, now it should group up to its potential as the shooter will see what he is aiming at. . However, there are a few mods you can make to your Big Boy without completely spoiling it. all my fault. ometimes it lowers itself one notch at a time, and sometimes it just drops all the way. I also added a skinner peep sight, the one that screws on the barrel, which works great. (The loop to be used for the the nylon strap). I also found drill less leather slings with brass tabs and rivets. I prefer this gun over my 30-30 model 94 winchester. Henry Big Boy Carbine Lever 41 Magnum 16.5 7+1 American Walnut Stock Bl $ 878.49. If a pound and a half is a deal breaker, you should probably leave the Henry at home like you said. I just purchased a Henry Big Boy .44 Mag/.44 Special with large loop lever. Btw this gun is a beauty! Exclusive deals, discounts, new product launches, coupon codes and more. ?about year). Was the problem the gun or the ammunition? Better take your golf cart to lug this 8+ pound monster thru the bush & the sunlight reflecting off that brass receiver would be a dead give away to deer. would not stabilize with the rifling we use, so not sure why anyone would want to use them in our rifle. Thanks you sir for passing on the tradition of gun ownership and teaching him the importance of safety. Just a small thank you for all you did to help me earlier this year and for all you do for the NRA. A Henry Big Boy .44 it is!!! Im not sure how to put a sling on it. Henry Big Boy Steel .44 Mag/.44 Spl Side Gate Large Loop. The barrel measured .406th found a ball that measured .438th. As a result, I generally shoot like crap with iron sights at anything other than short ranges. Then spent the next half hour trying to overcome the pain in my left wrist. And no one Ive shown it to yet has said anything but how beautiful it is and Can I hold it?. And yes, they are heavy rifles. Thank you Henry! Wood-to-metal fit is outstanding all around. But Ive fired a few different lever action rifles and the bottom line is this: For whatever reason to me, the Henry rifles just seem to feel right. Uh Ted , you spent more than my total wealth. Cowboy Shooting. Barrel: 20 inch full-octagon, 1 in 38 inch twist $ 1,017.00. Hi, I have recently purchased the Henry bigboy in 44, the only problem is that I cant look at it with out polishing it, it is a beautiful rifle. No Henry Big Boy Carbine 44 Magnum Large Loop Lever Action Rifle $879.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Henry; Item Number: H006R; Henry Big Boy Steel 44 Magnum Lever Action Rifle with Large Loop $890.00 $699.99; Brand: Henry; Item Number: H012L; Order by Aug. 9. And? I purchased a Henry .22 in about 1997 it was the first to be imported into Australia. $1,001.00 Henry Big Boy Steel 44 Magnum Lever Action Rifle . Lever Action Shipping: I would expect nothing less from the folks in NJ. All I want is a good hog gun. Company president Anthony Imperato states that the Big Boy can handle any loadings within the SAAMI pressure limit (36,000 PSI for the .44 Magnum). Henry sent us a replacement stock set. I did not take the 30-30 with me this trip. Purchased a .44 Mag Henry Big Boy in brass. Our Marlin 1894C had to take an Alaskan summer vacation, courtesy of Wild West Guns before it felt as slick as the Big Boy felt straight out of the box. I contacted you a few years ago to express my satisfaction with my Henry 22 rifle, and you sent me a mug, which I use every day! Henry sent me an entirely new rear sight assembly, but they also suggested that I drift out the rear sight and gently bend it to put more tension on the rear ramp. Henry Varmint Express 17 HMR Large Loop Lever Action Rifle $622.00 $549.99; In Stock Brand: Henry; Item . Henry Big Boy 44 Mag/44 Special Color Case Hardened Lever-Action Side Gate Carbine with Large Loop. 1926 vintage. I own a Winchester 94 in .357 and have twice lost the rear sight ramp (or ratchet), I wouldnt like to suffer a similar experience with a shiny brass Big Boy. Just sold a never-been-fired Ruger All Weather in 44 Mag so I can get the Shiny Brass Henry. I have a few different handguns, some for personal protection. I am looking to get one of the Henrys. If you prefer, or if dust or dirt is an issue, you can use a threaded fitting and cap at the exit end of the reload tube instead of a cotter pin. The information collected is anonymous and only helps us improve our site, and your experience. I also get in and out of various vehicles alot. Fine for a 100 yard walk from my pu truck to a tree stand or ground blind but if I have to walk for a good part of the day no thanks. It was annoying enough that after two outings it became a safe queen. well guess that depends on the shooter. The Big Boys receiver is machined from a solid lump of a proprietary brass alloy. .44 Mag/Spl, .45 Colt, .357 Mag/.38 Spl, .327 Fed Mag, .41 Magnum. Read all these comments and replaced the sights with a set of TRUCLOs. My self i went with the 44 mag because it has a little more power and Im a hand loader also. Yes After wanting one of these all his life its nothing but a huge disappointment. An enlarged lever loop. The action is so smooth its hard to believe its actually a mechanical object because there is no sense of metal on metal movement at all. Reviews (0) While we are fond of the brass tradition begun by B.T. First 44 mag. Now for my opinion on all the guns I fired at the range. After much research, I decided on 24 grs. If it were the old west days where I may need to top off the magazine during a gun battle, Id choose a side loader like my Winchester 94 but for fun shooting and hunting, the Henrys mag is a winner. I have a file a mile long with email responses from Mr. Anthony Imperato President and owner of Henry and my licensed gun dealer. I have ordered the Golden Boy 22 mag. It's a larger version of Henry's successful Golden Boy rimfire rifles and similar to Henry's new brass-framed .30/30 rifle. Introducing the Henry Big Boy Carbine, a modern carry-over of the Trapper classics of the past. If one Henry is good then two are better, I am now the very proud owner of a Henry Big Boy .44 and am already looking forward to more. When it comes to handling, the .44 Magnum Big Boy teaches you very quickly how it earned its name. A Golden Boy in 22 Mag, a 22 pump and the 44 Big Boy. Have they been proven stronger than the Henry and other lever action knock offs? It hit the rock i was aiming at at approximately 50 yrds and thats goid enough for me for now. These cookies collect information that can help us understand how our websites are being used. For the stock, using the longer piece of para-cord, tie a simple loop (again two thumbs wide) midway in the cord, then tie off the tightest possible knot wrapped around the stock nearest the lever. Henrys version has a solid receiver and a round bolt with one rear locking lug. All they say is they work fine but check it out its a common problem. Weight: 8 pounds, 11 ounces Very accurate and I have never had any problems with it except self-induced. I had WWLP, so I used them over my favorite CCIs. I lucky got it used and it thankfully had a couple of dings and marks on it, because if it didnt I dont think I could take it out of the house! It is a quality rifle for sure. I then made sure the rear sight was in the lowest notch. Im a bit biased because I now own three Henrys. I wanted a caliber to match my single action 45LC. They are Beautiful but even more stunning in person. Cost, about ten bucks. Solve the sling problem by installing a Ranger Sling. It is high quality made with attention to the details. The drilless slings in no way harms the rifle. There are now at least three of us shooting Henrys in the local CAS shoots. Its so lovely Id feel like a criminal the first time I put a ding in the stock or a big scratch in the receiver flat. As I recently got my first .44 magnum revolver, a .44 Big Boy was an easy choice. Also they will jam if you use a longer round. At about $.80 a round, factory .44 Magnum ammo is about the same price as .30/30 or bulk .308. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about our newest giveaways. David, I too am loading my own 45 colt for my Taurus Judge and want to load a little Hotter for the Henry, You sound like the man I need to talk to. To me, at least. The rifles original stock cracked at the wrist after the rifle took an unintentional tumble (Farago almost cried). Trim off the excess, burn the ends of the para-cord. It is what is needed that counts. So, its the .45 Colt or the .357 Magnumor.??? The weight made it easy to rapid fire and stay right in target with ease. 45 Long Colt Big Boy: A very good, smooth, accurate gun, I actually think the 357 might pack more punch. Based on what you said in your post, I would lean towards getting the 357 Magnum. Found something out the hard way. Clearly, the versatility of the .44 Magnum is unmatched. You might be able to tie your front loop around the front stock instead. You should expect to receive some discount from our M.S.R. $54.99 Don. Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore reserves the right to modify or change pricing information or descriptions without notice. Specifications Big Boy Color Case Hardened .44 Mag/.44 Spl Side Gate Big Boy Color Case Hardened .357 Mag/.38 Spl Side Gate Big Boy Color Case Hardened .45 Colt Side Gate Big Boy Color Case Hardened Carbine .44 Mag/.44 Spl Side Gate Well made and very smooth action. We have a lifetime warranty on all Henrys and hope you will contact us to get the issue fixed up. Gorgeous gun. The Henry BB could be the best gun in the world but by the end of the day Id be crawling on my bell back to camp under that 8+ pounds of weight. I took the Big Boy to my grandparents old family farm outside Kalispell, Montana with the hopes of shooting it extensively in a beautiful, private location at ranges of 100 yards and beyond. I love the Big Boy Deluxe IIs because I just think they are beautiful rifles. I just picked up a Big Boy in 45 Colt yesterday at Cabelas (after searching for months in vain) and promptly took it to the range and ran 100 rounds though it. gift at this store also with top quality. Ah, yes , lever guns , black and white westerns and home cookin. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. [ED: Tell me about it.] It reminds me of the Hawkins and Browns the mountain men used back in the day Hefty and durable. You dont want a seized-up lever when that moose is in your sights, so dont forget to Loctite the lever screw. $499.99, Henry Lever Action .45-70 Side Gate All-Weather Rifle with Picatinny Top Rail It did heal six months later, in the mean time I bought another stock to cut down which I did and it is perfect now with the original in the gun cabinet. I wouldnt use the Henry Bog Boy .44 to snipe elk across a canyon. are void of Henrys of any kind. Plenty of companies make lever actions with loading gates on the receiver. Had a rear sight problem right out of the box. I was 15 and scored an Oregon buck with it. Thanks for info. If Henry recoups their production costs at these prices, it shows that theyve really got their manufacturing down to a science. This site works without JavaScript impressive! Ive gotten one of the Henry Case Hardened Sidegate Carbine in 44 magnum. This gun is already pretty well customized. Receive an occasional email from us with new product announcements, news, and notifications of future Henry events. Failing that I will probably try the tang sight. Hit it almost every time. (Except for my address, of course.). My second was the .44 Mag Big Boy. For defensive purposes, by the way, once the tube ran out, you can simply load one at a time through its single action capability. The Big Boys lever is slicker than a buttered Benelli. $699.99, Henry Color Case Hardened .30-30 Lever Action Rifle I told my son what the price was and he got in touch with BPS and got $1o6 in return, $6.00 was tax. Picked up a lightly used 44 mag big boy over the weekend, sure is a beauty! And I built an AR-15 from Delton parts. I point this out because the lever-action is the quintessential American rifle, but few of them are still made in America. I cant praise it enough although the rear sight wanders a bit. I took it to the range and fired it out of the box, with out even adjusting any sites I was able to hit my targets easily at 50 yrd, 100 yrds and 150. It wouldnt be a prudent choice for stalking brown bear. I just wone one in a raffle with a free ticket from my brother-in-law. I still get a thrill every time I take it out of the case to clean it or just to look at it. Henry said I could not mail the gun back with anything in the chamber. All are exceptional pieces of craftsmenship with perfect fit and finish. As you can see from the picture below, the Big Boys receiver is massively thick. Im divided about the scope mount, but I wouldnt shun one. I did not find loading the guns to be a problem. It is only to provide you with normal web site functionality. Ahhh! You have entered an incorrect email address! Back in the Cowboy days men carried both a revolver and a rifle that shot the same caliber, so they would not have to carry two different rounds with them. ($1.84 / round), Fiocchi 44 Magnum 240 gr Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point Defense Dynamics 50/Box Remove from Compare Add to Compare. Gen Big Boys made up to 6/24/08 ending at serial #BB0030015. The 45LC is a nice gun, I like the magnums better. Plus, is there a more iconic American caliber for the lever action than the .45 Colt? No personal data is ever sent to us. Hi Henry Gun Shooters. No man can just look at these rifles, they have to hold them, so be prepared to clean often. Advantages: Cheap solution to a problem. You know that was in the works at the time of my inquiry but could they tell me that? If you are going to spend your money on a Henry, I can assure you that we will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are happy that you bought a Henry.. http://www.marblearms.com/standardPeepTang.html Our oldest son worked hard to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout and without a thought I rewarded him with the Henry Eagle Scout Edition Rifle. All have the crisp, smooth action that sets an authentic American-made Henry apart from other lever action rifles on the range and in the woods today. Theres no half-cock notch. I recently had surgery that changed my thinking, now as soon as I am well and Covid is no longer a threat I plan on taking up residence at our local range and enjoying every Bang that comes out. I love my Henry .22 and I plan on picking up the .357 Big Boy at some point. I have purchased two of the 44 Magnum Big Boys and I would not sell them for three times the price I paid unless I knew I could replace them. I have the .357 Big Boy and everything youve said about the .44 is true, but with less recoil. Now I want a Henry in 30.30 to match my Win 94. In my particular style of hunting I do a lot of walking on a typical outing. My shot groups where about a 50 cent piece group not bad for a .44 at 150 yrds. Henry Big Boy Carbine Specifications Model Number: H006R Action Type: Large Loop Lever Action Repeater Caliber: .44 Mag/.44 Special Capacity: 7 rounds Length: 35" Barrel Length: 16.5" Weight: 7.76 lbs. I purchased two of the 44 Big Boy Magnums and had to wait for both of them. Put some color in your life today, and make sure it says Henry on the barrel. As for the leverevolution it is the plastic tip that causes feed issues in our rifles sometimes. Those are the placeswhere West-winning long guns were born. : No Item Description: The 16.5 octagonal barrel is outfitted with a classic fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with a reversible white diamond insert and a brass beaded front-sight. My Winchester is close to 50 years old and shows it was a true hunting rifle with its many scratches, dings and other marks which give it character, especially since its been in my family since purchased new so taking it out into the woods doesnt bother me a bit. http://www.skinnersights.com/henry_rifles_18.html, http://www.marblearms.com/standardPeepTang.html, http://www.henryrepeating.com/st-deluxe-rifle-sling.cfm, http://www.promagindustries.com/product-p/pm128d.htm, http://www.propstore.com/product/black-hawk-down/rubber-m16-a2-rifle/, http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318231. Its a larger version of Henrys successful Golden Boy rimfire rifles and similar to Henrys new brass-framed .30/30 rifle. The Winchester is much lighter and faster to get on target and is plenty accurate but not as accurate as the Henry and nowhere near as smooth. And if they cant recoup their costs and theyre willing to take a small loss to keep their customers happy thats pretty neat too. While every effort is made to include accurate and correct images, descriptions and pricing for all products, inadvertent errors may occur. For carrying Ill take my Rossi M92/44 Mag which weighs in at 4.8 pounds and is half the price of the Henry. Polymer furniture with accessory attachment points on the forend. Ted, As for the sling, thats easy, a little leather (elk I think works well for this), and you have a frontier style sling (loop of leather over the forestock, attached via sling to a pocket on the buttstock). The Henry .44 Magnum Big Boy Deluxe III is for sale! Factory sights are fine to 50 yards, not so good at 100 yards, unless its my 72 year old eyes? The .44 Magnum Big Boy isnt a pistol-caliber carbine; it doesnt need to handle like one. Ive been studying buildings for over 30 years. Youll likely have to play with the barrel loop/ knot to figure out what configuration will work best. The ball being bigger by .032th.and the ball a litter bigger then the shell casing. I really love the gun the way it shoots and the beauty of it. It cinches around both ends of the gun so no sling-mounts needed. Then set out some clay birds at 25, 50 and 75 yards. If you dont want a front loading lever action, Marlin probably isnt for you. Our Big Boy models will push a 240-grain projectile up to 1600 feet per second, more than enough energy to take any North American game with a well-placed shot. These cookies allow us to share your visiting habits to our 3rd parties for marketing purposes. Though not the prettiest solution, an appropriate length of Schedule 40 grey electrical PVC with a sealed cap at one end and a formed cotter pin inserted at the other serves well as a speed loader for the tubular magazine of the Big Boys. shouldnt it be: Thanks for this review! 44mag and a scope that has a 1 tube? The horror! The HenryUSA.com website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Henry corrected the problem and returned. I love the whole idea of hunting with a beautiful lever action rifle with a strong six gun along for backup and living the dream, so to speak. At least 10 miles of hiking in hilly country. It might knock an elk on its ass at 50 yards, but at 150 yards youd better not be hunting anything bigger than a whitetail. Whether shooting or sitting still, Henrys Big Boy is a breathtaking exemplar of classic rifle styling and craftsmanship. Now retired I thought Id treat myself to Marlin .357 lever for Western range shooting, but could not believe the poor quality issues posted on my cyber space machine after the Remington takeover (About $1,500 here) That said, after extensive due diligence, I settled on a Henry Big Boy and hope to pick it up next week. I now own 4 Henry rifles in various calibers so you can assume Ive become a big fan and am a little biased. It is safe to say that this building is the most marvelous one on the planet. Anyway.excellent review, very well done, it is appreciated by me and Im sure many others. They will let us know how many pages you have visited, and provide other functions required to use the site. Lived and hunted in Texas for 45 years and moved to SC in 2015. Needs: Like a pair to take back our country before we have nothing left. Again a good review. Wood Give it a try, As a footenote, I was told shoot the lower gr bullets as its pushing through 16.25 or 20 barrels. So my message to Henry is, continue to build quality and they will come. I will of course post an honest review of my new Henry with the hindsight of 50 years (almost every day) behind the trigger. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Hats off to HRA for the manufacture of a superb productthank you so much! In fact, the only expensive Henry factory accessory is the one Id want the most: the walnut wall-mounted display case for $150. These Cookies should be enabled to allow us to enhance your experience of HenryUSA.com. 10 Its really pretty. It is a real nail driver, but the recoil is still something my little wife can handle. In each group, the center-to-center distance is slightly less than 0.5 inches. I am waiting for delivery of the new style scope mount so I can install my new Nikon 3-940. Even if they will feed and chamber just fine anything over 260 gr. Advanced . I started to think about this why not mic the barrel. or can be picked up in our Retail Store Unless youre a handloader youll probably want to restrain yourself. Having read the excellent review I find the reported problem with the Nomadic backsight to be a little off-putting. Love all three of my Henrys and will pass them along to relatives when I pass on to the land of souls. Henrys lawyers must have gone into convulsions when company president Anthony Imperato made the call; this ballistics-crazed brief gives the decision two big thumbs-up. I got out my lead round balls for my black power guns. Whether youre looking for the perfect gun to saddle up with or hunt with, the Henry Big Boy Carbine is the big shot in a small package youve been waiting for. I just chose to order straight from him. No Henry Big Boy Carbine, which is what the review gun is chambered in. http://www.promagindustries.com/product-p/pm128d.htm. That, dear readers, is quality control. Features include 22 round barrels with fully adjustable folding leaf rear sight and beautiful genuine American walnut furniture.

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