Mojave Lever Crew - Roll Call!

[Horsewright]

Thanks guys. Bob found some for sale for me and I forwarded the link. Weather has been great last day or two somebody needs to hit the Mohjave.

[bigbossman]

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Some of the bullets designed for the .30-30 can also be used in other .30 caliber chamberings. All the better.

The reverse is also true. For instance, I have great success with 110 grain 30 caliber carbine bullets in my 30 30. They are a fun and inexpensive plinker, and are very accurate.

[GeeBee49]

Been looking at a lot of lever actions lately and I may end up with more Henrys than other brands. I am very happy with my Big Boy Classic but I wanted some variety so I also looked at Winchester, Marlin and Italian replicas.
I soon learned that Henrys are consistently less expensive than the other brands but does that mean that the quality is less? I've read nothing but good things about Henrys so I don't doubt their quality in workmanship and materials.
I can buy a Henry in a few different models and calibers for around $1,000 but similar rifles from other companies may cost $1,300 or $1,400 and that includes Ubertis from Taylor's or Cimarron. When I want a gun money is not usually a concern but why pay $300 or $400 more if I'm not getting a better rifle?
I'm thinking that I can stick with Henry and still have a variety. I like their brass, steel and CCH steel frames in full size rifles and shorter carbines with large loop levers. Mixing in .45 Colt and .357 magnum in different models will add to the variety.

Edit: I did not mention Rossi lever actions from Brazil. They have a variety of models from $800 to $900. The different brands of 22 caliber are much less expensive but I'm only interested in .45 Colt or .357 magnum (maybe a .44 magnum some day).

[bigbossman]

Been looking at a lot of lever actions lately and I may end up with more Henrys than other brands. I am very happy with my Big Boy Classic but I wanted some variety so I also looked at Winchester, Marlin and Italian replicas.
I soon learned that Henrys are consistently less expensive than the other brands but does that mean that the quality is less?

Henry makes very nice guns and hey have stellar customer service, but many of them I would consider "price point". For instance, the front barrel band/sight assembly on the .22's Ive seen are made of plastic. The actions seen to nicely made though, and the function and fit is very nice.

[golfish]

Edit: I did not mention Rossi lever actions from Brazil. They have a variety of models from $800 to $900. The different brands of 22 caliber are much less expensive but I'm only interested in .45 Colt or .357 magnum (maybe a .44 magnum some day).

If your good at working on guns then the Rossi might be a good choice..I'll repeat MIGHT BE.
I've had 5 of them, all R92s, they all have had their very own issues (I have 3 now) I just sold my newest one. It was probably the best of the bunch. I just didn't want a 44mag. I should have bought a 45LC.

I really like the Henry Steel and CCH guns but I'm a little turned off Henry right now. My latest Henry is a dud, I just need to shoot it once more and then send it back.

[golfish]

Henry makes very nice guns and hey have stellar customer service, but many of them I would consider "price point". For instance, the front barrel band/sight assembly on the .22's Ive seen are made of plastic. The actions seen to nicely made though, and the function and fit is very nice.

Bossman, I don't know what Henry was thinking when they made guns with those plastic bands. They must of learned a lesson because they went back to metal more then 8 years ago.

I should say, my H001 22LR has a metal (a magnet will barely stick) barrel band that I bought in 2014. They might have gone back to plastic.

[pennstater]

Been looking at a lot of lever actions lately and I may end up with more Henrys than other brands. I am very happy with my Big Boy Classic but I wanted some variety so I also looked at Winchester, Marlin and Italian replicas.
I soon learned that Henrys are consistently less expensive than the other brands but does that mean that the quality is less? I've read nothing but good things about Henrys so I don't doubt their quality in workmanship and materials.
I can buy a Henry in a few different models and calibers for around $1,000 but similar rifles from other companies may cost $1,300 or $1,400 and that includes Ubertis from Taylor's or Cimarron. When I want a gun money is not usually a concern but why pay $300 or $400 more if I'm not getting a better rifle?
I'm thinking that I can stick with Henry and still have a variety. I like their brass, steel and CCH steel frames in full size rifles and shorter carbines with large loop levers. Mixing in .45 Colt and .357 magnum in different models will add to the variety.

Edit: I did not mention Rossi lever actions from Brazil. They have a variety of models from $800 to $900. The different brands of 22 caliber are much less expensive but I'm only interested in .45 Colt or .357 magnum (maybe a .44 magnum some day).

GB49, no flies on the Henry BBS or Classic's. I cannot speak of their .22's, as I don't own any. I use my two Henry's as desert shooters [.357 Classic and .45 Colt steel, both 20" barrels]. I no longer hunt, so, weight isn't a concern. My Henry's are as accurate as I could ever ask for. The Classic with the brass receiver is heavy, especially with the octagon barrel. I don't give a hoot, it goes from truck to shooting table or off hand. You'll never find a smoother action than a Henry. Well, that's my take.

MLC

[Calif Hunter]

We have two Henry .22s - a full-size for me and a youth model for my now-grown son. The actions are very smooth and they are plenty accurate enough for hunting. Ours did have the plastic bands. Also, their "non Golden Boy" rimfires are made with a painted receiver cover that scratches easily. The upside for a hard used hunting rifle is that it is easy to remove that cover and repaint it. My son's rifle rode a lot of miles in a rack on a 90cc Polaris ATV and accounted for many ground squirrels and rabbits.
Somewhere I saw a process to make that cover look casehardened. I believe you strip the paint off the cover, degrease it well, make sure it is clean and dry and then use a cold bluing solution on it. Wipe and repeat to the desired result.

[pennstater]

Thanks guys. Bob found some for sale for me and I forwarded the link. Weather has been great last day or two somebody needs to hit the Mohjave.

Roger that. Heading to Apple Valley area Fri for my annual BD deal at my friends place. Morning shoot, afternoon drinking, bbq, more drinking and some friendly poker. Been doing this for 40+ years. Always a good time!

MLC

[golfish]

I'm not happy with my Henry Long Ranger and as much as I'd like to put a little hate on them, I just can't do it. Made in the USA and I know they will make it right.

I kind of thought they would do a fire sale on all of their none side loading guns and then stop making them. I'd sure like to see em keep making guns with both loading options. If they do weed out the top loading option I'd bet those guns with both will bring a premium.

[GeeBee49]

Henry makes very nice guns and hey have stellar customer service, but many of them I would consider "price point". For instance, the front barrel band/sight assembly on the .22's Ive seen are made of plastic. The actions seen to nicely made though, and the function and fit is very nice.

The smooth action was the first thing I noticed when I brought home my Big Boy Classic. Also, the fit and finish are top notch.
The only 22 I own is an old Western Auto rifle that belonged to my Dad. Any lever actions I buy will be centerfire.

[GeeBee49]

If your good at working on guns then the Rossi might be a good choice..I'll repeat MIGHT BE.
I've had 5 of them, all R92s, they all have had their very own issues (I have 3 now) I just sold my newest one. It was probably the best of the bunch. I just didn't want a 44mag. I should have bought a 45LC.

I really like the Henry Steel and CCH guns but I'm a little turned off Henry right now. My latest Henry is a dud, I just need to shoot it once more and then send it back.

Rossi was an afterthought that I added to my post as an edit and I'm definitely not good at working on guns.
I think my next Henry will be a Big Boy Classic in .357 magnum to go along with my .45 Colt version. Next will be the Big Boy Carbine in .45 Colt with the 16.5" octagonal barrel and large loop lever. That should do it for the brass frame models.
I will eventually get a CCH rifle and a carbine in .357 magnum but I'm not waiting for Turner's any longer.

[GeeBee49]

GB49, no flies on the Henry BBS or Classic's. I cannot speak of their .22's, as I don't own any. I use my two Henry's as desert shooters [.357 Classic and .45 Colt steel, both 20" barrels]. I no longer hunt, so, weight isn't a concern. My Henry's are as accurate as I could ever ask for. The Classic with the brass receiver is heavy, especially with the octagon barrel. I don't give a hoot, it goes from truck to shooting table or off hand. You'll never find a smoother action than a Henry. Well, that's my take.

MLC

My Big Boy and Winchester have 20" barrels and I wouldn't want to go longer than that. I like octagonal barrels so anything more than 20" would be a bit much for me. I don't hunt either and just enjoy target shooting.

[bigbossman]

Bossman, I don't know what Henry was thinking when they made guns with those plastic bands. They must of learned a lesson because they went back to metal more then 8 years ago.

I should say, my H001 22LR has a metal (a magnet will barely stick) barrel band that I bought in 2014. They might have gone back to plastic.

I was just at a gun show Sunday looking at a Henry in .22WMR. The barrel band/sight assembly was plastic, but the gun looked like maybe it had some use so not sure of the age. I was going to make an offer, but couldn't get past the plastic........ so I'm holding out for a Winchester 9422M.

We shall see.

[golfish]

so I'm holding out for a Winchester 9422M.

Can't argue with that. IMO, the 94/22 is the best of the bunch