Lusting After the New Henry Big Boy Steel

Seems like a lot of Henry people here. Question. I saw a private ad for used rifles in the paper, and one of the rifles listed was a Henry .22 for $500 dollars. Sounded high to me, is it? I don't know what a new one goes for.
Click to expand...

It depends on the model. Henry releases a lot of limited edition stuff so I'd check on that. Otherwise, big stores like Dick's and Cabella's sell the Golden Boy model for around that new. Check out the Lever-Action Rimfire Rifles page at Cabella's to get an idea on the price spread for current models.

Tying this back in to the original topic, Cabella's wants $719.99 for the Big Boy Steel.
 
My first lever gun was a Henry .22 followed shortly by a Henry .44 Mag. I will adding a steel .357 to the group this year.:D
 
Factory ammunition & components should be a factor!!

The firearm is a rifle not a pistol, looks good but I wouldn't have it unless the rifle were chambered in a rifle caliber I.E 30/30, 32Win, .348, .375 etc... I should add I have one more slot in my gun cabinet, I haven't made up my mind what caliber yet but it will be a standard rifle caliber.. William
 
Some of us like the same round in the rifle as the handgun, for certain applications. :)
I can't get a .30-30 round into any of my Colts, Smiths, or Rugers.

The .357 & .44 Mag calibers pick up some serious power gains through longer rifle & carbine barrels.
Denis
 
DPris I know your right about pistol and rifle same cartridge but that combination has zero appeal for me. I guess that's why they make all kinds of firearms so something will appeal to everyone. I never handled a rifle nor a pistol nor shot either one until I enlisted in the U.S. Army, I suppose I developed my preference in those three years. Non the less we all get to pick and choose and let our wallets do the talking.., William
 
Henry's are a bit out of my price league but I wouldn't hesitate to get the one you're looking at--I've handled it and other Henry's and I think this one has a better sight set-up--strikes me as more of a real world woods hunter.That said--there are few pleasures in the shooting world that compare to firing a full power 44 mag load through a lever carbine IMO. : )
 
William T. Watts, I think pistol-caliber carbines are attractive because you tend to get higher capacity in tubular magazines, relatively low recoil, and a chance to wring a lot more power out of the stuff we're already feeding our pistols. DPris said that the ".357 & .44 Mag calibers pick up some serious power gains through longer rifle & carbine barrels" but you can see that the benefits start to taper off once you are above the legal limit. At 20", this is something I'd like to own but there are other things I want more. If it were 16", I'd already be in line to buy it.
 
I like the Henry better than my Marlin... won't have to cycle rounds thru the action to unload, but still has a nice solid flat top receiver.

I'm sure the brass alloy Henry used is tough, but just more bling than I care for.
 
Got to stop reading these forums!!!! Got a free day today. Got extra money in my pocket. Got a nearby place to shoot.

What to do? Well, I got a considerable supply of .357's & .38 special reloads and I have been wondering how a longer barrel would treat those rounds versus my 4" barrel Model 19.
 
Great new rifle. Very attractive and a more conventional appearance than brass rifle. No coincidence that it resembles Marlin 1894. Also cheaper and stronger than brass.

All steel, 7 pounds like Marlin 336, Henry quality, and very accurate rifling.
Don't like recoil pad, but can replace with buttplate, since LOP is 14" and I need 13 1/2". (buttplate and spacer)

I want a cowboy carbine, so .45 Colt is my choice. Can reload with RNFP lead bullets to 1250 FPS to simulate a .44-40, and hunt whitetails ala 1880s style.
Has 1:38 inch twist (a little slow) but this is authentic for 1890s .38-40 and .44-40 and 205 grain bullets.
Since .45 Colt has larger case capacity, can load to .44 magnum equivalent with lower pressures (25000 CUP instead of 35000 CUP for .44 Mag.), so easier on brass.

Don't care if no loading gate. The tube works fine for hunting, if not CAS. Also, quick-loader tubes, ala Spencer Carbine/Blakeslee Box can be carried.
 
I was avoiding the Henry linnes b/c of the brass/octagon options also. Had narrowed my search to a BL-22 and bid on several lately without luck. Glad I didn't gt them as I am now considering the henry.
 
Don't like recoil pad, but can replace with buttplate, since LOP is 14" and I need 13 1/2". (buttplate and spacer)
Click to expand...

I don't care for the ventilated rubber shotgun style recoil pad either, however a thinner (about a 1/4 inch thick) solid rifle style rubber pad I would not mind.

That being said I have lever guns with steel butt plates that have more recoil then pistol calibers so I could live with a steel butt plate too.
 
The Big Boy Steel is a very good rifle. If I was going to get one in .357 Magum, it would be this one. The weight is right. If I changed anything it would be such a thick recoil pad, which isn't all that necessary. The laser checkering IS VERY WELL DONE!!
 
Move to Indiana,problems of choice solved by State:"Deer Rifles"MUST be chambered for "Pistol Cartridges."Go figure!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top