Henry steel .357 jamming problem, Take 2

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chaz12

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I recently got a new Henry steel receiver .357 which had serious jamming and failure to eject problems. I called Henry and they sent me a shipping label to return it.

It's been about 2 weeks and I received the rifle back. When I opened it, I could immediately tell it was a beautiful brand new rifle. I could also tell that it was not a .357 magnum. It was in fact a .44 spl.

So back it will go again. I'm sure they will correct the mixup, but how do you make a mistake like that??

Chaz
 
You are right about that. When I saw the bore, I knew it was not a .357 and I just glanced at the barrel and saw .44 Spl. It is a .44 magnum/.44 Spl.

Chaz
 
I'd consider this a sign that you are really supposed to have a 44 instead of 357. I'd be real tempted to just keep the 44.
 
I thought about keeping the .44 mag. The wood is beautiful. But I really wanted the .357 in the first place.

Chaz
 
I feel for you and the .357 decision! I started looking for a .357 lever action and none are to be found locally. My thinking has shifted to .45 Colt and I was ready to pull the trigger on a Rossi. However, I came across an "as new" .45 Colt Henry lever, brass receiver, for about $579.

I will probably snag the Henry later today or tomorrow.
 
I had a lot of problems with my former steel framed 30-30 by Henry. Eventually, they refunded my money entirely.

Henry's 22 lever rifle is an IRMA design from Germany. No problems at all. But Henry's own designs leave much to be desired. Buyers beware!

Jack
 
Whatever you do don't shoot that .44 mag, you will end up wanting to keep it...:D. Seriously though, they are alot of fun but unless you are reloader or just dont shoot very much the .357 is a much more cost efficient range gun. Hell, .44 special cowboy loads cost as much as .44 mags.
I hope they get everything worked out for you.
 
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