Henry Big Boy Steel 357/38 *Range Report*

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

Just jailed a Henry steel in 357 (Grabagun $630).

https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/henry-big-boy-steel/

Never owned a lever gun, always wanted one. I looked seriously at the Rossi, but the lack of a drilled & tapped receiver for a scope was a deal breaker.

After I mess around with the stock iron sights, I'm going to add one of these:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/183610/weaver-classic-v-series-rifle-scope-1-3x-20mm-dual-x-reticle-matte

Should be a fun plinker... or if I ever decide to go hunting, good for that too.

[Timbob55]

Sweet

[Timbob55]

Just curious, but did you check Marlin?

[RNE228]

These would be nice

http://www.marblearms.com/standard-peep-tang-sight.html

http://www.marblearms.com/standard-peep-tang--sight-specifications-.html

357 in a lever action is fun!

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

Just curious, but did you check Marlin?

Yes, considered a Marlin. Hard to find!! New ones don't seem to be available in 357. I looked at used Marlins, but didn't want to spend upwards of a thousand bucks.

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

These would be nice

http://www.marblearms.com/standard-peep-tang-sight.html

http://www.marblearms.com/standard-peep-tang--sight-specifications-.html

357 in a lever action is fun!

These are an option too. They mount right on the receiver rail.

https://www.xssights.com/Products.aspx?CAT=8534

[jmaglipay]

Slap on some skinner sights and call it a day

[MyOdessa]

Congratulation!
I just got mine out 10 days jail this morning. I bought one in .41 Magnum earlier this year, like it enough to overlook lack of loading gate, actually, tube is rather convenient, so I bought another one in .357 Magnum.
I put Skinner "BIG BOY" Express on my .41 Mag Henry and I plan to buy another one for my .357 Mag Henry. http://www.skinnersights.com/henry_rifles_18.html
Works really well at 100-150 yards, unless you just have to have scope.

[Johneracer]

Yes, considered a Marlin. Hard to find!! New ones don't seem to be available in 357. I looked at used Marlins, but didn't want to spend upwards of a thousand bucks.

Older true Marlins are worth it! Do not get the remlins as those will never go up in value, get a true JM gun. Will not loose money on those. I have 3 and they are all great shooters. I found one in 45 colt and it's my favorite rifle. If you spend any time on Marlin forums you will realize that only old original Marlins are collectible.

[DazedandConfuzed]

Inherited a Big Boy in .44 mag. Very fun to shoot...took my oldest son out with me and he couldn't get enough!

[smle-man]

Just jailed a Henry steel in 357 (Grabagun $630).

https://www.henryrifles.com/rifles/henry-big-boy-steel/

Never owned a lever gun, always wanted one. I looked seriously at the Rossi, but the lack of a drilled & tapped receiver for a scope was a deal breaker.

After I mess around with the stock iron sights, I'm going to add one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Weaver-V-3-1-3X20-Riflescope-Matte/dp/B0000V2EBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463680975&sr=8-1&keywords=weaver+v-3

Should be a fun plinker... or if I ever decide to go hunting, good for that too.

I like the 16" .357 carbine, nice!

[chayden]

Nice, I've been thinking about grabbing one of those as well. Nice having a revolver and rifle using the same ammo. Makes reloading twice as nice.

[elSquid]

Nice! These seem like solid guns for the money.

I want one...but tube loading...no loading gate...arrrg...I'm so conflicted.



-- Michael

[MikeSocal]

Nice!
I just bought the Big Boy in the .44.
But I might have to jump on this one as well.

Mike

[DirtyRussianAmmo]

I like the 16" .357 carbine, nice!

The 16" is cool too. I debated back and forth on which one to get. In the end, I liked the look of the 20" better, so that won out.

If you like the large loop, you can get it for the 20". Henry sells them for $50.

https://www.henryrifles.com/product/large-loop-levers-for-lever-action-henry-rifles/