I loaded the tube with 10 rounds and never missed a clay bird. I just ordered the 45LC at Jays in Gaylord, MI a week ago yesterday. As for durability, I can switch back and forth from .357s to .38s without a glitch. We've got a 17.4-inch barrel. Youll be able to carry your rifle at the ready, like a guitar, or sling over your back. I cut my teeth on a Marlin lever gun back in the early 60s. Im not fond of the tubular magazine, but once it is loaded youre good to go. Plus, you'll be the first to hear about our newest giveaways. It wont matter for hunting; if your deer (or elk or moose or whatever) isnt down after ten rounds of .44 Magnum you need to give up hunting and take up Contract Bridge. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. As was mentioned in the original review the one thing that is a bit of a downfall is that the rifle is so beautiful I am terrified of putting any kind of mark on it. No questions asked, 30 days return policy. I have been loking at a number of the well known brands in .44 mag. The M-16 front sight, or sling attachment was used and was easy to tie off on. Got the Taurus 38/357 for protection. It feeds from a removable brass magazine tube that holds either ten rounds of .44 Magnum or 11 rounds of .44 Special. My thanks to you gentlemen who replied to my query. Then again one time I used some reloads a friend had done for me and they were 1 mm too long. If sling is not needed in your situation, you can always remove & put it in your pocket. Henry said I could not mail the gun back with anything in the chamber. $729.99, Henry Varmint Express 17 HMR Large Loop Lever Action Rifle 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. If you dont want to do that I would get a 357 Magnum. $914.00 It's a larger version of Henry's successful Golden Boy rimfire rifles and similar to Henry's new brass-framed .30/30 rifle. Also kind of junky. 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. Ah, yes , lever guns , black and white westerns and home cookin. .44 Mag/Spl, .45 Colt, .357 Mag/.38 Spl, .327 Fed Mag, .41 Magnum. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. I need to purchase him a mate soon. That, dear readers, is quality control. Gen Big Boys made up to 6/24/08 ending at serial #BB0030015. Jerry, Scope it for medium-range precision and customize it with a big loop lever from the factory if you want to. A drop of blue Loctite (not the permanent red stuff) will prevent this from happening again. -shooters, hunters and antis alikewill gaze at it thinking goddamn, thats one beautiful rifle. Machined steel levers that will "drop in" for easy installation with no gunsmithing required. 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. Happy shootin yall. This Ranger Sling is what we used on our M-16s prior to all the really cool and expensive aftermarket products became available (old-school). Its a larger version of Henrys successful Golden Boy rimfire rifles and similar to Henrys new brass-framed .30/30 rifle. I always call and tell them when am buying a new firearm and they will have to sort it all out when I pass. If you dont have the drilled receiver, the stock sight can be replaced by a Skinner peep as well. IF YOU ARE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT, PLEASE CONSULT WITH AN FFL BEFORE BIDDING TO FIND OUT IF THE ITEM IS LEGAL IN YOUR STATE.. My Henry, on the other hand, still looks new and was much prettier to begin with than my Winchester so Im not sure Ill ever get the nerve up to take out and risk a scratch, which is a shame because they are amazing shooters. Its a blast. I did add a Skinner Sight and a FO front sight. I wished Id followed my uncles sage advice to use a Limb-Saver recoil shield. I was impressed by the quality, accuracy and mild recoil. I love my Henry .22 and I plan on picking up the .357 Big Boy at some point. I purchase legacy guns for my grand kids This one will be his Eventually the receiver will have his name engraved on it. You know that was in the works at the time of my inquiry but could they tell me that? The .45 Colt Big Boy will run every bit as wild as the .44 magnum so if you want the power, dont forget the .45 Colt. When I got home, I took the Big Boy to my local range for some proper bench testing at longer ranges. Actually its 115 emails. Ive been looking at Henry Big Boys for some time and plan on purchasing one in 45LC soon to match my 45LC Ruger Blackhawk. But one things for sure: If you can call a rifle beautiful, these Henrys fit the bill. Henry's 1860 rifle, we do understand that today's hunter may prefer something a shade lighter on the mountain, and the Big Boy Steel Side Gate . A very fine example of functional art and I would hang one on a wall if I could. These steel Big Boys are also drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and coupled with our dependable smooth actions and built-in accuracy, theyre every bit as good on the Fall hunt as they are on Saturday afternoon paper at the range. Fax 201-858-4435 All Henry Golden Boys. I am trying to purchase a Henry Big Boy in 44 mag and 357 mqag , but the local gun shops in Whichata Falls Tx. Own 3 .32 Win Sps, 1955 and 1957 vintage. I carried a British SMLE (about same weight as Henry) and forgot to bring the sling along. 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). $46.95 Yep. As for ammo, mine loves Cowboy Action loads. I love the Henry big boys and golden boys. (The loop to be used for the the nylon strap). It will be worth the wait. Try that with other companies. Had the same ejection problem with my .44 using the same ammo. I purchased my Henry Big Boy 44 rifle eight years ago and I fell in love.He sleeps with me. Have they been proven stronger than the Henry and other lever action knock offs? Unlike the 336s receiver-based loading gate, the Big Boy reloads through a port in the front of the magazine tube (after removing the magazine plunger). Was sighting my Big Boy 44 mag. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); From the deer woods to the cowboy action range, to the silver screen, the .44 Magnum is as American as a cartridge can be. Really liked the review. And if they cant recoup their costs and theyre willing to take a small loss to keep their customers happy thats pretty neat too. My brother likes shooting the .38 specials because he had shoulder surgery, and can no longer handle the recoil. 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. Excellent trigger, extremely smooth action and light recoil (when youre firing offhand) with big-game ballistics. Very accurate and I have never had any problems with it except self-induced. Thanks for this review! I later purchased a 22 mag engraved brass receiver and love it. I would appreciate your input. Oil up the ball and pushed it down the barrel. I did that once (but only once!!!) If you are looking for a leaver action riffle and not worried about Speed loading this bad boy is for you. The carbine length gives the rifle excellent balance. 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. Shipping: While testing the Henry Big Boy and writing this review, I inevitably found myself comparing the two. Thanks for the tips. The Henry website sells factory-custom big loop levers and cantilever scope mounts for a ridiculously affordable $50 and $27.50, respectively. I have shot many thousands of rounds in my life thru just about every kind of gun out there. But I would never buy one, except maybe to hang over the fireplace just to look at it. Sounds like its the ammo. Weighing in at just under 6 lbs. Brass .45 Colt, .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum A modified version of Henrys model H006C Big Boy .45 Colt. Im looking forward to sighting in and firing this lovely rifle. YES expect the rear iron sight to fail! I just bought one a few months ago in .44 and so far have added a Large Loop lever. My next Henry will be the .45 LC. My second was the .44 Mag Big Boy. It combines all the features of our legendary Big Boy rifle with the quick handling of a shorter, lighter carbine barrel length losing almost a pound in barrel weight. Specifications Big Boy Carbine .44 Mag/.44 Spl Big Boy Carbine .45 Colt Like the .45-70 or .444 Marlin, the .44 Magnum can really be a pile-driver at short range but it just doesnt retain its energy for open country hunting. For defensive purposes, by the way, once the tube ran out, you can simply load one at a time through its single action capability. I have a few different handguns, some for personal protection. Another 10 rounds out at the 75 yard berm took all 10 birds. I changed out the original sights on two of my Henrys with Skinner Sights which have helped enormously for my aging eyes. As far as the magazine goes, the tube magazine is a plus in my book. It shoots 110-180gr XTPs and my casted 158-RF grreat. Each of the men received an Old Henry rifle and they all loved the gift. ($1.26 / round). The original owner had recently bought it, shot it a couple times, put back in the box and into the safe. Thanks [emailprotected]. Thank you for producing such a wonderful product! 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 I did not take the 30-30 with me this trip. Next on my list- a pump action 22 magnum! NOW WHAT? I now own 4 Henry rifles in various calibers so you can assume Ive become a big fan and am a little biased. This gun seems to jump onto the target and allows really smooth, fast transitions between targets. I already have the Ruger Deerstalker when the 1st hit the market back in 59 or 60(?????????????? This information is not shared with 3rd parties beyond our marketing efforts. The large loop levers are ideal for those with large hands, when using gloves in the wintertime and for those who prefer enhanced western styling. Time and tide passed and with a long string of bolt guns, have come full circle back to a Henry Big Boy in .44 mag. The horror! Action: Lever-action, tubular magazine, external hammer w/transfer bar passive safety 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. or can be picked up in our Retail Store Now for my opinion on all the guns I fired at the range. The tubular magazine tops off at 7 rounds. Its a perfect composition in steel, brass and walnut. However, now it should group up to its potential as the shooter will see what he is aiming at. The rings are heavy and NOT flimsy. I am the proud owner of 3 Henrys. I also discovered that our sample Big Boy has a problem which seriously impairs its practical accuracy: the Marble rear sight rides too loosely on its elevation ramp. I am looking to get one of the Henrys. I was never a big fan of the open buckhorn anyway. 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. loaded. I was 15 and scored an Oregon buck with it. Hit it almost every time. Mr. Imperato has taken customer service and satisfaction to a level unheard of in the world we live in today. But big .44 (or .45) bullets at moderate velocities have an almost mythical reputation for dropping all but the biggest game dead in their tracks. Started shooting it and my shoulder was starting to hurt so bad I almost put it away. Two problems I have encountered and reported to Henry: (1) the lever does not lock into position with a full magazine and (2) cartridges must be 1.58 or better or they will not feed properly. The HenryUSA.com website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Best rifle ive ever owned and ive owned a few. There was one there and the guy asked to see it and I saw the price. Great review. / .44 Special with a 20 inch barrel. Go to Bayousling.com and you will buy one. I do love my Winchester 94, its much lighter than a Big Boy, far easier to quickly come on target with and its also a beautiful rifle but theres no arguing Henry built a rifle that is much prettier and accurate than the Winnie 94 albeit at an increase weight. And sunlight reflects off of any shiny objects you carry into the brush, including sunglasses. Wanted one since i was a kid. I unloaded the 38s and loaded Hornaday 357 rounds and really liked the gun on those shells. Really. In my particular style of hunting I do a lot of walking on a typical outing. It is truly a work of art. In terms of customization, the Big Boy is a rather unique case. Read all these comments and replaced the sights with a set of TRUCLOs. All rights reserved. Just received my Henry 44 with the new scope mount (which I am very please they changed just before mine was made) and it fires like a dream. Just bought a big boy in 41 Remington Magnum. 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. The 44 Magnum is way to popular a gun not to continue manufacturing it. The quality of the rifle is superb. Cant wait to shoot it. The Big Boys lever is slicker than a buttered Benelli. Henry Big Boy Steel .44 Mag/.44 Spl Side Gate Large Loop. Anyway.excellent review, very well done, it is appreciated by me and Im sure many others. Browning BLRs and Winchester 1894s are made in Japan, Cimarron rifles are imported from Italy, and of course Rossis are built in Brazil. Good news. 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. I cant say that about most gun companies or most companies in general. Youve officially made up my mind. I found that the engraved plate will fit the .17 like a glove, so I put the engraved plate on the .17HMR and plan on giving that gun to him for Christmas. Im just a lever guy I guess. $599.99, Rossi R92 44 Mag Lever-Action Rifle with Stainless Barrel and Brazilian Hardwood Stock Receive an occasional email from us with new product announcements, news, and notifications of future Henry events.
