Henry Big Boy 44 mag

Discussion in 'Other Guns' started by Hillbilly, Jun 15, 2015.

  1. Jun 15, 2015 #1
    Hillbilly

    Hillbilly Well-Known Member

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    I was just wondering if anyone out there has purchased a Henry Big Boy in 44 mag and if so what has been your experience with it
    Please opine
     
    Hillbilly, Jun 15, 2015
    Hillbilly, Jun 15, 2015
  3. Jun 16, 2015 #2
    greyhawk50

    greyhawk50 Well-Known Member

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    Good morning Hillbilly.
    Sorry, never owned a Henry.
    The reviews are good and the caliber definitely has it benefits.
     
    greyhawk50, Jun 16, 2015
    greyhawk50, Jun 16, 2015

  5. Jun 16, 2015 #3
    MattNH

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    Never shot one, but when I did handle one, it seemed very heavy. But the action cycled smoothly and seemed well built.
     
    MattNH, Jun 16, 2015
    MattNH, Jun 16, 2015
  6. Jun 16, 2015 #4
    squirrelhunter

    squirrelhunter Well-Known Member Lifetime Supporting

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    Been wanting one,doubt I'll ever have the Money though. Guess I'll stay with the Contender 44 mag. :D
     
    squirrelhunter, Jun 16, 2015
    squirrelhunter, Jun 16, 2015
  7. Jan 18, 2017 #5
    GreenRidgeBandit

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    Old post but I just bought the big boy steel and love it!!! Shoots great
     
    GreenRidgeBandit, Jan 18, 2017
    GreenRidgeBandit, Jan 18, 2017
  8. Jan 18, 2017 #6
    SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 RETIRED MODERATOR Lifetime Supporting

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    Pics Man....PICS !!
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2017 #7
    GreenRidgeBandit

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    Haven't broke the code on the pic thing sorry
     
    GreenRidgeBandit, Jan 22, 2017
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  10. Jan 23, 2017 #8
    FordTruck

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    What he said.
     
    FordTruck, Jan 23, 2017
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  11. Jun 6, 2017 #9
    Donn

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    I've got two Henrys, a Big Boy in 357mag and a standard issue blue 22mag. I already had a Winchester Trapper carbine in 44mag.
    Back to the Henrys. Well balanced, action like butter. The 357 is a little heavy due to the octagonal barrel, but it's an excellent shooter, as is the 22mag. The only issue some guys have with a Henry is they don't have a side loading gate. The tube magazine has to be removed to reload, which makes reloading on the move problematic. That aside, they're a particularly nice lever gun.
     
    Donn, Jun 6, 2017
    Donn, Jun 6, 2017