tapping a henry big boy 45 for scope

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captneil19

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well I have a dilemma here at 25 yrds I can stack the rnds, an pick off cans all day, beyond that im in trouble,i cant put the sights together, if I do that cant see target,im talking 40 yrds, my wife thought she was doing good for me, she was yes yes ,so use to scopes ,I guess old age has caught up with me,i would think that's the only option in have other than make it a dust collector or sell it jeez brand new
need you guys opinion the scope mounting man it like it :mad:
 
Your post is very hard to understand, but I gather you are looking to scope your Henry Big Boy?

Do not tap into the brass receiver, you will ruin the looks and the resale value of that lovely gun. Blindstich linked the proper scope mount for Big Boys in the post above me. The new model Henry Big Boys are already tapped for the scope mount on the reciever. I believe the older models have tapped holes located under the rear sight. All the information can be found on the Henery website (there are even videos to watch).

"The Golden Boy Scope and 1st generation Big Boy rifles are drilled and tapped under the rear sight. Current production (2nd generation) Big Boys are drilled and tapped on the top of the receiver.

In September 2011 we began shipping the 2nd generation Big Boy rifles which feature receivers that are drilled and tapped for the scope mount. In previous production 1st generation the barrels were drilled and tapped if rollmarked Bayonne NJ. First generation Big Boys use the BB-CSM Cantilever Scope Mount. 2nd generation current production use the new style BB-RSM Receiver Scope Mount. 2nd generation Big Boys start with the following serial numbers: H006 = BB0047222 H006M = BB0015530M H006C = BB0021188C "

It sounds like you may have an older model if the receiver is not tapped. Some people prefer the older models because it is easier to mount a scope farther forward on the barrel mount. Also, some claim the scope is more accurate attached to the barrel. So, don't go tapping the reciever if it is an older model.. it will ruin the resale.
 
scope an big boy 45 colt

well I have no choice in the matter,my wife bought it for me without asking if I can see iron sights bless her heart,im good @ 25 yrds, beyond that not happening,so if I want to enjoy my new beautiful rifle I have to scope it, ty blind stich I ordered the proper scope mount for the rifle,my son is going to find me an old scope from the era or a replica, that will be cool, if he can,
I spoke with henry,an told them I load heavy loads in my ruger 1200 fps, an asked if my rifle could handle it, an the tech told me yes, for those of you who are pondering the issue of a henry handling a + p round yes

I wish I could sit down with each an every one of u guys who answer questions in here,i could write a multi level, no telling how many books with the knowledge you folks have its just mind boggling all the info here, just for the asking thanks to all of you :)
 
sights for henry big boy

I went to skinner peeps and love the accuracy but am going to tang sight as it so much more convenient to adjust in pistol cartridge silhouette between the yardages.

Does anyone know about trigger jobs for henry's. I talked to one gunsmith that wasn't sure he could do a trigger job on the big boy as they are "different". Has anyone out there had their trigger lightened up?
 
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