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HENRY BIG BOY--.44 MAG. lever gun?

Ramtinxxl
Still trying to decide on a .44 long gun...anybody here with HANDS-ON experience with the Henry Big Boy? [?]

Any opinions appreciated. [8D]
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  • duckhunter
    but a winchester or a marlin. you will be glad you did.

    I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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  • MFI
    Most of our cusromers like the Marlins out of the three choices. The Winchester is nice also and the Henry sure looks good. All three are fine pieces if you asked me.

    God gave us all a gift. Have you found yours yet ?
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  • Big andy
    I like the henry the action is smoother. But that gold look is hard to keep clean.

    God Guns and guts
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  • chuck
    We have a lot of cowboy action shooters here, they tryed the Winchester's, They have all changed over to Marlins.[:0]
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  • gotstolefrom
    I've had Winchester and Marlin lever guns in 44 mag. But, I have never even handled a 'Big Boy'. They certainly are unique lookers.
    I traded the Winchesters. Both had the 'straight stock' and I prefer a 'pistol grip' stock. The action on the Winchester's had a bit more slack in all positions except in battery. Both shot well with no failures, they just were not my favorites.

    The two Marlins I kept group well with pet loads, had the least 'scabbard wear' on the metal, and had the stock configuration I prefer.

    Enjoy the shopping.


    If we do not hang together,
    We will most certainly hang separately.
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  • phxtravis
    thoug I have no experience with the "Big Boy" I have held a "Golden Boy", basically a .22lr version. And it had an ultra smooth action and trigger, and the sights were great. Try and find a place that has both the Golden boy and Marlin in stock for comparision, though I imagine that this will be very hard.


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  • Throckmorton
    IN case your interest is cas related,they are not a SASS approved rifle.That could change,but no idea when for sure.
    I've not handled one except at a store.very nice.Have only read good reviews on the 'net .

    Throckmortons' the alias,cas is the game.
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  • Ramtinxxl
    quote:Originally posted by Throckmorton
    IN case your interest is cas related,

    Nope, ain't into playing Cowboys anymore...since I got too big for Cabela's to outfit my girth with fringed vests and jackets. [:(]
    Just looking for a reliable shooter to pair with my side-arm. [8D]
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  • 7.62x39
    quote:Originally posted by okie
    ram. I have a big boy. I was so impressed that I now own a goldenboy and a reg bluedbig loop 22lr. the actions are very impressive and all shoot mighty fine.


    +1 I love my Big Boy
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