Henry Big Boy .44 First impressions

Personally, I've no worries at all about its strength. And their lifetime warranty is quite impressive. Since I was buying mine used, I inquired about the warranty. It applies whether you buy new or used.

I just got mine a few weeks ago and haven't had her out to the range yet, but there is no doubt in my mind she will be perfect for her main task...a fun plinker. The sights are a bit of a dilemma. My eyes aren't what they used to be, even with glasses and since I'm planning to have a go at whitetail with her in the fall, I'm thinking about mounting a tang or possibly a scope. I'd prefer a scope for hunting, but it would certainly add to the already substantial weight and I have my doubts about the appearance with a scope mounted. But that's an issue that can wait until I've gotten some serious range time in.

All in all, I love mine so far.
 
I know what you mean about eyesight. .Look at Marbles web site they may have some interesting options for you.
So far ive had a blast with mine.
 
Checked out the Marbles site. Nice stuff there. There is definitely a sight change in my Henry's future. I still have terrible memories of the semi-buckhorn sights on my first deer rifle (Win '94, 30-30) and my eyes were WAAAAY better in the early '70s than they are now. Question of course is which one? Tang, universal peep or bullseye? Since I switched from the '94 to bolt guns, I've always used scopes and have little experience with irons (other than my years in the army). So I'm a bit in the dark as far as irons. Any suggestions on best irons for a max of say 150 yards (usually under 100)? I'm not a serious target shooter, just a plinker and the new sights will be purchased with hunting in mind.
 
Henry Big Boy Sling

There is a sling made specifically for the Henry Big Boy. SlingALL on ebay. Got mine the other day and it is sweet. Check this thing out. And I am a Henry lover for life, the action is like butter or PAM.
 
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