Hello all,
I'm looking to buy a .44 lever gun, but I'm not sure which way to go. I'm drawn to the Henry because they're gorgeous and because I shot a friend's in 357 mag and really enjoyed it.
I have a 44 revolver, which is partly why I'm looking for this particular caliber. I also deer hunt and wouldn't hesitate to bring a .44 in the woods with me, as the land I hunt doesn't require anything close to long range (max shots of probably 60 yards).
Plus, my wife was at my friend's place when we were plinking with his Henry Big Boy in 357, and she really liked it. She doesn't really enjoy shooting my 30-30 or my bolt action 7 mm - 08, and she's keen on a cowboy gun for some fun shooting at the range or out in the woods.
I should also add that I don't need a new one. I've heard/read mixed reviews on the post-buyout Marlins, but if there are older guns that do the job I wouldn't mind it being used. And I've only included the two brands mentioned because they're the ones I'm familiar with.
Not to complicate this wonderful predicament anymore, but I'd also be willing to get a lever gun in 357 if I could be convinced to do so. Would just give me a good reason to get a 357 lever gun. That being said, I think the 44 is my preference, but my mind can be changed.
Thanks for any input!
Carmike
I'm looking to buy a .44 lever gun, but I'm not sure which way to go. I'm drawn to the Henry because they're gorgeous and because I shot a friend's in 357 mag and really enjoyed it.
I have a 44 revolver, which is partly why I'm looking for this particular caliber. I also deer hunt and wouldn't hesitate to bring a .44 in the woods with me, as the land I hunt doesn't require anything close to long range (max shots of probably 60 yards).
Plus, my wife was at my friend's place when we were plinking with his Henry Big Boy in 357, and she really liked it. She doesn't really enjoy shooting my 30-30 or my bolt action 7 mm - 08, and she's keen on a cowboy gun for some fun shooting at the range or out in the woods.
I should also add that I don't need a new one. I've heard/read mixed reviews on the post-buyout Marlins, but if there are older guns that do the job I wouldn't mind it being used. And I've only included the two brands mentioned because they're the ones I'm familiar with.
Not to complicate this wonderful predicament anymore, but I'd also be willing to get a lever gun in 357 if I could be convinced to do so. Would just give me a good reason to get a 357 lever gun. That being said, I think the 44 is my preference, but my mind can be changed.
Thanks for any input!
Carmike