Range Report: Henry Big Boy Lever Action Rifle (.44 Magnum)
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- čas přidán 17. 10. 2023
- In this Range Report I shoot and review an awesome lever action rifle from Henry. This is the Big Boy in .44 Magnum. It features the King's loading gate, color case hardened receiver and walnut stock. While this designed is well over a century old it is still relevant today, fun to shoot and is a piece of American history. This video documents my personal thoughts, opinions and experiences with this rifle. Yours may vary.
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Beautiful, fun rifle. I have a color case-hardened Colt .45 long carbine ordered. Should be here next week. Looking forward to having some fun at the range putting holes in water jugs.
Sounds like you got a great firearm!
Love the presentation, friendly demeanour and family friendly channel - my kids can watch and learn without hearing cursing which is in a lot of youtube videos. Thanks for the detailed information - great for beginners and intermediates alike. The review was great. I have the same rifle but mine has the brass receiver. Shoots great though my shoulder is a bit sore after (due to no soft buttpad as it is a hard brass butt). Keep up the great work, and greetings from Canada!
Thank you so much for your kind words. I always keep my content G rated and never curse.
Excellent review!!
Glad you liked it! That means a lot to me.
That case hardened model was #1 on my wish list; but I found a Big Boy Steel and a Big Boy Classic (both in 44mag) 1st and have no need for it now. One thing you didn't mention or use was the tube load option- I prefer it so much that I wouldn't want to scratch up my side gate by using it- I know I am a bit weird in that regard😁. In my opinion- you had the trigger depressed as you closed the lever- which defeated the safety mechanism.
Thank you so much and you are probably right about the trigger. It just surprised me.
I really liked the look and feel of the Henry out of the box. Lever action was buttery smooth. Those were the pros, the cons were that after less than 35 rnds the inner mag tube knob pin (was undersized) slid under the inner mag tube pin housing under recoil and made the removal of the inner mag tube by hand impossible. Had to use pliers to remove it from the rifle. Bought new inner mag tube $25 (I was not up for shipping the entire rifle back as Henry wanted) and the pin on that mag tube was adequately sized and the rifle functioned properly. Another con, almost every screw that could be loose, came loose after less than 50 rnds. I tightened everything up and after another 50 rnds everything is loose again. Make sure to check all screws after every range session. The forearm is loose even after everything is snug and will need some sort of shim fix. Accuracy with factory ammo is meh, (this is from the 1:20 not older 1:38 twist barrels). I would expect that I'll be able to do better with bigger .431 or .432 cast bullets instead of factory .429 offerings because of Henry barrels having bigger bore. Judging by shooters I know that have these rifles, I expect many of the accuracy claims with factory ammo to be b.s. I wish I would have bought the new Ruger made Marlin 1894 in .44 mag instead. Overall, I'll keep it as a 75 to 100 yd and in rifle to compliment a Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 mag for the PA woods.
Very interesting perspective. Thank you for sharing your insights.
WOOO, PA WOODS!!!!!
I have been waiting to hear your reaction on how 44 Magnum kicks. It can be a lot.
It really surprised me considering it is in a rifle.
On my list. I have one in 357 but now that I am reloading, I want a lever for those hotter 44's
I think this is in the perfect caliber for reloaders.
Regarding the unintentional discharge, it looked to me like you had your finger against the trigger as your brought the lever back into battery. It's hard to tell for sure from the angle but your finger looked close to the trigger to me.
I think you are right. Thank you for the insight.
It needs the lever loop from the Henry Big Boy X
I have an X-series I will review eventually.
You forgot to say something about the tube load
I did, I am sorry.
Own that exact firearm. Love the look, I need to understand the buckhorn sight better, sight picture, alignment, elevation and the adjustment system. Is there a good resource?
I am not sure. I would look online. I know there are plenty of awesome forums dedicated to lever guns.
You can always go with a peep sight instead. Skinner and Ranger Point Precision both have good options to choose from
Nope, your finger was resting on the trigger upon closing the action. You need to keep your finger outside the trigger guard and straight or simply place all four fingers in the lever loop while working the action.
The Henry's big boys all have a hammer block safety which only can be defeated by placing pressure on the trigger which disengages the safety.
Yeah, I thought that might be the case. Thank you.
I’m just about to order the exact rifle and now you give me pause. To think you had issues with such a new rifle makes me wonder about Henry Quality Control. Who wants to pay to ship a rifle back? Not me. I’m gonna call Henry. WML
I understand your hesitation.
Great video I’m gonna buy one of those rifles my dilemma if I can’t make up my mind should I go 357 or 44 mag maybe you can help me
I like the 357 personally. I think for a rifle it is better ballisticly.
Hello and greetings from Norway, great video!
Is this the 16 inch or 20 inch barrel length version of the rifle?
I´m thinking of getting myself a 44 magnum lever action rifle and this is right at the top of the list for me
This is the 16 inch barrel. Thank you for watching from Norway!
If you are on the bottom of that trigger, the weight is a lot lower than the middle and normal pull.
Very interesting observation. Thank you for the insight.
Looks like the last joint or the beginning of your hand set it off
It might have been the case.
A 44magnum is actually 43. So if you measure the 44 special, it might measure less than 43 so it will keyhole.
Interesting. Thank you for the information.
What???.
44 spl and 44 magnum are both .429 caliber bullets. Know cast lead bullets generally measure .430".
Where did you get that erroneous information?
@@denisdegamon8224 Correct! I just was too lazy to get into a ballistical dissertation 😊
I’m going to Get this bad boys this week, was inbetween the Rossi or Henry both 16inch in 44 Mag., How’s the Ammo pricing. just moved to North Texas area
I would go Henry personally.
Henry is nicer overall. And its made here in the usa. Rossi’s are made overseas. And can be a little rough around the edges. Henry is nicer finished and a smooth operator.
I Heard you say the 357 magnum, punches a little bit harder? Isn’t the 44Mag stronger? Just asking cause now I’m wanting the 357 of the kick is harder
I may have misspoke. If I did, I apologize. I film all of these without a script.
.44 kicks harder. .44 bigger and more powerful
Your figure hit the trigger.
I think so too.
I'm getting another one but chambered in 45colt
That is a great caliber for these. Ammo is just harder to get around here.
@@thetexasgunvault I've got 750 rds
Good morning, Jason, you do know that Tacticool Lever Action is a thing. My Rossi Citadel is tricked with MLOK foregrip and rail. And Ranger Point make a stack of cool stuff. Costa Ludas has a whole stack of personalized parts for the Henry. In regard to the thought that the rounds are tumbling. I think they are tearing large holes as the paper target is loose and not firm like a cardboard target. I have seen this happen many times. The rifle would benefit from some of my handloads. Using Winchester 296 powder and a 240g Elmer Keith projectile.
❓In regard to the accidental discharge, the camera didn't favor a clear picture. But it looked like your trigger finger was resting against the edge of the trigger, and maybe the trigger is light enough to engage. I am 20,000kms away, so It's hard to see. 🤣
My score is 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐and the gun does shoot better than the shooter
You might want to take a look at Jason's video line-up. He has an awesome tricked out lever action. Great video. Take a look.
Thank you Andrew! I didn't know you loved lever guns so much!
What Andrew said and, it seems like your shots were high. So, my question is were you aligning the sights like you would a pistol or Modern Sporting rifle ? The gold bead front sight should be held at the very bottom notch in the buckhorn sight.
If you tried to take it apart to clean after say 1000 rounds, you'd find something you don't like about the henry. But they are really great otherwise.
What would that be? What issue are you talking about?
Mainly its a bit tedious to reassemble unless you have 3 hands, it's just more complicated than I expected.
... the rifle not being able to cycle rounds out of the box and having to be returned indicates lack of quality control on the factory floor ... the best quality control is getting it right the 1st time
I completely agree.
Wow a 5 out 5 likes and no dislikes 🎉🎉
Yeah. It was a great gun and I really enjoyed it.
Get u a winchester much nicer in my opinion
I have looked at buying a Henry several times but when I hold them side by side to a winchester or older marlin they just look or seem cheaper made
I couldn't tell from the footage, but I have accidentally fired a lever gun the same way, it happens.🤷♂
I am glad I am not the only one who had the issue.
honestly and its just me while henry rifles are nice id rather get a marlin or winchester
I’ve had all three. Frankly, the Winchester feels the most “natural”. The Marlin and Henry are very similar to shoot, but I think the (JM) Marlin comes out slightly ahead. Fairly, my Henry is in 45-70 which makes it heavier and that might be the difference.
I totally can understand and respect that opinion.
finger pull
Probably so.
No the bullet is not tumbling. The 44 special is a big bullet going not as fast as the 44 mag, chances are since it's slower it is pushing through the paper a bit slower and not making as clean of a hole. If it was tumbling it would be much much less accurate.
You might be right. Thank you for the thoughts of what might be causing it.
Called a Buckhorn sight
Thank you. You are correct.