I have a henry 3030. Not the exact henry that I want or looking for. But it is a henry and still looking for the exact henry that I want. But also, I am looking for a 357/38 and a 45-70.
i've needed to use henry 2x for minor warranty issues- I own 3 henry levers in brass (.22, 45 & 45-70) both times all i needed to do was call with my serial # and within a week I not only received my parts at no expense to me, but the parts cam in a box full of henry gear (coffee mug, henry hat & stickers) AMAZING customer service and an equally impressive high quality product! i'll always be a henry customer!
Which of your Henrys would you trust against a black bear? The .45 or the .45-70? (Or, both?) And, as "working rifles" (I mean, working "in the field"), does the softer metal (brass) receiver resist getting scratched up? >> Does it hold up well?
I received one of the original Henry Big Boys as a gift, in my first box of factory ammo there was a squib load that jammed in the barrel. You couldn’t tell because I was on an indoor range with 20 other people firing all types of rifles. I fired a second round that struck the the squib load and luckily for me the barrel didn’t explode, but it only caused a slight swell about 8” from the muzzle. You could barely feel the bulge with your fingers, the ammo manufacturer was great and agreed to pay for a new barrel. I was very lucky that a range officer was attracted to the rifle and had witnessed the entire incident! I contacted Henry and they were even better, I sent them the rifle and they couldn’t have been nicer. They replaced the barrel and had it back to me in less than a week. It shot even better than the original barrel. The original was grouping about 1.5” at 25 yds the new barrel was capable of less than 1”. I have to thank Henry for their superior construction, I could have easily been seriously injured. The gun is a favorite, I just wish .38 spec. and .357 hadn’t gone so high in price and availability with the shortage, so I could shoot it more often!
Atleast it’s 38/357 meanwhile I’m crying about 30-30 at nearly $1.50 per round to use my Winchester model 94… Now I’m here to check out Henry to considering to buy one in .38/357 as they can be found under 50 cent per round.. might get one with loading gate
2018 of August is when we bought ours, Henry All Weather 357mag/.38 spl One beauty of a lever action rifle. We live in west state Colorado. Perfect place to use our Henry for game or play. Shoots accurate and smooth cycling along with not having to worry about wiping it down from being outside or in foul weather. It's made for those that go into brush and higher mtns where the elements come into effect. We did our research to find the right lever action, theyres many to choose from. We are proud family to be part of the Henry family! Get lots of compliments at the range, not too many have seen the All Weather in action or in person. Got a nice leather sling from Buffalo leather in SLC, Utah. They made me a custom design of the medicine wheel on it, indicating I am Native American of the Navajo nation. I even have hawk feathers hanging as the warriors did back in the 1800s. It's cherry! But glad to see that Henry listened to those wanting side gate loading. I'm alright without, we love ours they way it is. You have one beauty yourself! Try the new federal premium Hammer down 357mag in 170gr. There's videos on TH-cam for researchers. I was told to stay with a caliber safe to cycle and a good company that makes the ammo specifically for lever action rifles. Cheers mate! M
I have the Henry Big Boy Brass Carbine in .357 / .38 Special with the big hand loop and shorter 16.5" barrel. I like the Octagonal barrel on mine as well ... deadly accurate with just iron sights due to the barrel weight absorbing the recoil. A real joy to shoot.
@@FreshKicks4545 Anything chambered for 357 can shoot 38 special but not vice versa. If chambered for 38 you cannot chamber a 357 as the case length is diffent and the chamber will not allow it. My Uberti Cattleman II revolver is a 357 that can shoot 357/38 special/ 38 short colt / and 38 long colt.
Back in April, I was in the market for my dream gun...a lever action cowboy gun. I didn't care if it was a Marlin, Henry or Rossi, just as long as it wasn't a .22. When I got to the counter, the Henry Big Boy brass stood out like a sore thumb, I mean this thing looked gorgeous. That narrowed it down to "I want a Henry Big Boy". I had four choices, .357, .44 magnum, 45 Colt. I went with the 45 colt, it was the most versatile of the three. There are all sorts of rounds available for it, everything from cowboy loads to the insane Buffalo Bore 45 Colt +P. Put in 10 rounds of Buffalo Bore Deer Grenades and you have a gun more powerful than a 44 magnum, and yes it's even more powerful than a 30-30 out to 100 yards. Keep in mind, that ammo does not feel so great firing, it kicks hard and no recoil pad doesn't help either. That Deer Grenade has a almost 2000 fps muzzle speed and delivers almost 2100 ft/lbs of energy, quite insane for a pistol round. You can also use cowboy loads on the range and shoot it all day long and it's fun. Is it worth buying in 2021? Absolutely, it's legal in all 50 US states and here in Germany. Greetings from across the pond!
@@danholtbk7008 Let me tell you, when I go to the club(Gun Range) and pull this thing out of the case, everyone notices it right away, it never fails to draw attention.
I went with a buddy to get ammo at the gun store a couple weeks ago and walked out with a Henry 357/38 and the ammo to support it. That’s a good Arizona day.
I have the Henry Big Boy in .357/.38 Special without the side gate. It has performed flawlessly for years. I can vouch for the comments in this video. Shooting .38 Special is like shooting a .22 - no recoil at all. There is a slight recoil when using .357, but much less than an AR in .556. I can't recommend the Henry enough - it's simply a great firearm.
Their customer service is awesome too. I bought a second hand rifle in a private sale with a few bits missing. I contacted Henry RA to ask about the cost of shipping parts to the UK and they immediately offered to send them to me completely gratis. Beyond and above the call. I have three examples now.
I bought a Henry 357 magnum in 2020. It has the octagonal barrel and it has the case colored receiver. It’s not the side gate, but it’s a very beautiful lever action rifle. I’m going to buy more Henry rifles in the future, including a Henry with the side gate. The wood to metal fit is impeccable. I’m very happy that I bought this rifle, and look forward to buying more Henry rifles. Made in America or not made at all. I love that slogan.
I've recently got into lever actions...I've bought the Henry 44 big boy and the 357/38 over the past couple of years ...I can't believe I've missed out on all this fun in years past. I'm in love.....
@Simon_Augustine well I'm a bit of a western fanatic so I like the lever actions. The henry is very smooth accurate and just nice to look at. I've also killed some whitetail dear with the 44m .
Absolutely worth it. If I had the scratch I would have a side gate version. The beauty of the Henry side gate is that you can speed load as you did and still top up through the gate when appropriate.
I just ordered one of these today. I've already got a lever action in 30-30 but have been wanting one in this caliber for a while now and am finally getting one!
I have had the same Henry for about 6yrs, but chambered in 45-70gov. Mine shoots great! I love the semi-bickhorn sights. In fact I put a Nikon 3 power scope on it, but immediately took it off after 1 season of hunting Whitetail deer! I found I was more accurate, and much, much, faster with the semi-bickhorn especially when tracking my target in case I need a fallow up shot.
My friend picks up his Henry in 357 mag. Today! He also has the 44 mag. I have the Henry 22 cal Mare's Leg. Bought it in 2010 in Cali. Before they were banned! Been in the Safe all this time never fired it!
Miroku Wincher 1873 is smoother. Oh, Miroku not a real Winchester? Neither is Henry a real Henry. Henry sold the license to Win. Miroku holds the license to manufacture Winchesters.
Seems like an incredible rifle. Trying to decide between one of these, and a Mini-14. Leaning towards one of these since I already have a .223 rifle. 38 special is about the price of 223 so it seems like a pretty good deal.
Great vlog. Thanks for posting and sharing with us. The only thing I would add is I’d like someone to post a vlog with just different 38 special loads. My revolvers are 38 special too, because of my and my wife’s age, arthritis, etc., causes us to use lesser HOT loads, that’s mainly my desire for a 38 special vlog.
Your video is very nicely done. They are indeed great rifles or in my case I have the .357/.38 Brass Big Boy Carbine with large loop lever....it gives up a couple of rounds in capacity however is very useful for home defense due to shorter length and even have added a Picatinny rail, with red dot, riser, and 3x magnifier. Even did some videos equipped that way. They are best though in their original state as a classic and as you said the weight greatly mitigates the recoil. I have a Spee-D-Loader like the tube you used for my Henry Golden Boy .22 LR. Is that tube loader something you made or is that something you purchased. Thank you Black Bear Outdoors for carrying on the Lever Action tradition.
Thanks very much for your kind words and for supporting our channel! The tube loader is one I made with 1/2 inch postal tube and some rubber caps. The .357 fits perfectly in those.
I currently own 3 Henry rifles my first was this very model brass big boy .357 cal..I intend to buy one different Henry every year till I have all models..great qaulity and both useful and collectible...my only regret is if I had waited a year coulda got the combo tube and side gate version...but atleast I can get the other models with side gate..my next will probably be the stainless all weather...or tactical x
Yes stumbled upon on your channel great review very thorough and great intro at beginning of video👍 very creative I spend Alot of time thinking up good skits on my own channel so can a appreciate good vicontented. etc.
I've had the carbine version in .44mag for a few years now. I find I don't really miss the side loading gate that normally comes with other lever actions and the newer Henrys. The only thing I don't like about it is the slow rifling twist which is like 1/36 or 1/37 or so if I recall. I'm told this was to cater to the cowboy action shooters who shoot a lot of slow, soft lead loads through these guns. Whatever case, it makes it very hard to get any accuracy with the heavier, 300gr hard cast bullets I like. Regular 240gr bullets are fine. From what I understand, the newer Henrys now have faster twists to rectify this limitation, but since I don't own one, I can't confirm.
I have the same rifle, the first I got with buckhorn sights and quickly realised they weren't for me. I got a Skinner peep sight and that helped me a whole lot. I thought I might try optic if that didn't work but it did so I now have my ideal combination. It is my favourite gun, my others ar nice but this one has my heart.
@@BlackBearOutdoors You are welcome, and thanks for the video. I have had a cold and cough this weekend so not been out shooting. It is only mild though and I have a plan to be out with a couple of others next weekend and my Henry will be with us. It shoots so well and is a real head turner too, everyone likes to admire and ask about it.
I'm not normally a guy who wants to shoot pistol ammo through a rifle but damn!, that is a beautiful gun and I do own 2 .357 revolvers so...... Great video, BTW.
Good day folks, I own a Henry bigboy in 44 mag, had it for awhile, shoots great, I had to put skinner sights on tho cuz I couldn't hit nuttin with those buckhorn factory sights, I put a few nicks n scratches on it, but that don't effect the performance, just a beautiful rifle, shoot str8t, stay safe , shakyjake out.
i just won one of these bad boys off a $10 raffle ticket, I knew henry was a pricey company but I didn't know how in depth they went into user experience. Excited for this kickass rifle!
I have one of these a couple years older and it has never worked right. I have had it back to them twice for feeding issues on the last round or two getting stuck regardless or the ammo used. It has just sat in my house for several years and I should do something with it. I have a Henry lever in 22 mag that has always worked flawlessly but the 357 has kept me from buying another lever from Henry. Waiting for Marlin to pick up the buckhammer.
I have the same gun (tube loader). Bought 7 years ago. I put a Skinner aperture sight on mine. Absolutely love it. Great review. What's your accent by the way?
One problem I’ve found with this model is that when injecting a cartridge the rifle has to be in the upright position or else the cartridge will not inject properly. The cartridge tends to fall out of line and jams up so it will not insert into the chamber if not reasonably upright. BTW I load my own with a slower powder to give it more velocity.
I've spent a little time with a Henry Big Boy in 45-70 and a decent amount of time with a Golden Boy in 22lr. I found the Henry sights hard to use at first, the brass bead felt a bit claustrophobic in the rear sight. They're great once I got used to them.
Owned one these rifles for 2 years now. Same caliber. It’s so accurate I feel like I’m cheating when I take it to the range. If your looking for a lever gun, you can’t go wrong with this one. Really want to do a mares leg in the same caliber and pay the $200 tax stamp to put the full stock on it.
I recently purchased a 357 big boy and while I love the rifle, I have been experiencing jamming if the gun is tilted to the side just a bit. I have a lot of arthritis in my fingers and it would just about kill me to have my hand inside the lever instead of just using my palm. Also I've noticed the blunt nosed rounds definitely jam the most.
@@thomasmeyer9109 did you get the problem resolved. I know 2 things that are a big factor in cycling problems with this type rifle. 1 the .38 cartridge is a bit shorter then .357 thus requiring more angle to feed and not do it as well. 2 shape of the bullet as in round or flat nose. Or is your problem just ejection of spent case?
@@virginiaoverlander4720 they did a great job. They said they replaced the carrier and it cycles all loads really well and its fantastic to shoot...just wish it was cheaper...lol
Have the same rifle. If I could add only two features it'd be a side gate and a saddle ring. I've added a ranger point precision cloverleaf sight and a hi Viz front sight and I have to say she's surgically accurate. Is she worth it? Yes. In 2021? Absolutely.
I ordered the 357/38 a week ago. I was wondering if the rifle comes from factory ready to mount a sling or something I or a gun shop will need to drill and tap.
my bigboy doesnt seem to eject .38 shells well. .357 is fine but i have to grab the .38 shells out of the receiver as they didnt quite jump out all the way
I bought a .44 Henry rifle in 2021. The kick on this thing is so minor and the sights were spot on right from the factory. I would have preferred a loading gate VS tube fed but that's okay. If I can't stop what I am blasting at in 10 rounds, I don't deserve the chance to reload.
For me the side gate is not about speed, it is about topping off while walking though the woods. Bet the tube is not that much faster without the speed loader!
Possibly a good compromise to that would be to carry a 1 or 2 extra loose rounds with this rifle in case you were to run out of ammo in the field youd have the option to load one directly into the chamber before starting to load the tube. The same kind of idea that Jeff cooper had with not firing the last round in semi autos so that you have a single quick shot if your mag reload is violently interrupted
henry is an amazing company, i have dealt with them some. great customer service, everything, even knick knack giveaways stuff is made in America. when i buy a henry i buy it worry free.
It is a fact Henry will back up what they manufacture to the extent of paying the shipping for you to send in a rifle, they will either repair it or replace it with a new one of the same. The Henry warranty is outstanding beyond belief.
FACT MY ASS. I sent my sons back in as it jammed after the very first 5 rounds going through it. They sent it back SCRATCHED and it still does not work properly AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THE SHIPPING. I purchased 3 the day I bought my sons. His is a wall decoration now and he never shot it again. I sold mine as it levered CLUNKY as heck and my daughter, although says she likes hers she has shot all sorts of things but has not shot hers ever again in 10 years. Say what you want and HOPEFLLY you have had better success with your Henry but I will NEVER buy their JUNK ever again.
@@williamjamesrapp7356 that is a shame as I received a brand new rifle. IF what you say is true, why not re-end it back to them.. One thing not understood is how is it you a private citizen can ship weaponry by mail that is unless yo8u have an FFL
BTW What he shows at 9:50 is very fast. Go to a hardware store and buy an 8' length of PCVC pipe proper dia and cut to "the capacity" length, plug one end and youve got a plethora of loading tubes to fill.- use care sliding the nose against the next primer. LOL
I usually load up a bunch of tubes like that prior to taking it out. Great to quickly fill her up again. Once that lever starts swinging it gets empty fast :)
First, I think Henry's are good. But, the 2nd I boight the 357 silver had big feeding issues. I sent it back. It came back and the action didnt function. I had to fix it myself. The trigger is really great. Its a nice looking rifle. The quality of the lock works needs improvement.
My brother brought one and I had the opportunity to try it. I was taking apart targets at an open air range better than I could with a 22. I was impressed by the way it handled!
Great looking rifle. The groups at 50 yards are not the tightest, do you think it is a barrel break in? Maybe throw a scope on it to see how tight the groups can get, it would take some thought off my mind if I were to use it in the Rockies for bear defence.
I was just shooting pretty fast-ish to see where it prints. I know they are capable of pretty tight groups even at 100. We will be doing a proper accuracy test video on it for sure once we have it dialed in. Thanks for supporting our channel!
Just purchased this rifle, enjoyed the video. This was the 2nd video on the gun I watched and both seemed unfamiliar with the Buckhorn sight. Seems like the only sight I knew growing up especially on pellet rifles. Just wondering why the difficulty with them. Personally I love them.
Glad you enjoyed the video and I am sure you are going to love that rifle! I also grew up with pellet guns with buckhorns. That was long ago though and I guess I have gotten spoiled with the red dots and other optics around. Oddly I would not put an optic on this rifle just because it feels like it should have the irons. Bit of nostalgia maybe. Many people love them with scopes etc.
If it is a Henry, it is worth buying. The correct number of Henry rifles to own is one more
Love it 😂
@@BlackBearOutdoors 😊 thank you
I love my Henry 410 lever gun !
I have a henry 3030. Not the exact henry that I want or looking for. But it is a henry and still looking for the exact henry that I want. But also, I am looking for a 357/38 and a 45-70.
@@stolnpckup I got an all weather 45-70. The old model though without side gate. Such a sweet rifle. The wood stock is immaculate
i've needed to use henry 2x for minor warranty issues- I own 3 henry levers in brass (.22, 45 & 45-70)
both times all i needed to do was call with my serial # and within a week I not only received my parts at no expense to me, but the parts cam in a box full of henry gear (coffee mug, henry hat & stickers) AMAZING customer service and an equally impressive high quality product! i'll always be a henry customer!
2x ? what for
Which of your Henrys would you trust against a black bear? The .45 or the .45-70? (Or, both?)
And, as "working rifles" (I mean, working "in the field"), does the softer metal (brass) receiver resist getting scratched up?
>> Does it hold up well?
I received one of the original Henry Big Boys as a gift, in my first box of factory ammo there was a squib load that jammed in the barrel. You couldn’t tell because I was on an indoor range with 20 other people firing all types of rifles. I fired a second round that struck the the squib load and luckily for me the barrel didn’t explode, but it only caused a slight swell about 8” from the muzzle. You could barely feel the bulge with your fingers, the ammo manufacturer was great and agreed to pay for a new barrel. I was very lucky that a range officer was attracted to the rifle and had witnessed the entire incident!
I contacted Henry and they were even better, I sent them the rifle and they couldn’t have been nicer. They replaced the barrel and had it back to me in less than a week. It shot even better than the original barrel. The original was grouping about 1.5” at 25 yds the new barrel was capable of less than 1”. I have to thank Henry for their superior construction, I could have easily been seriously injured. The gun is a favorite, I just wish .38 spec. and .357 hadn’t gone so high in price and availability with the shortage, so I could shoot it more often!
They should have given you a new rifle. When barrels are replaced something else always goes wrong.
@@Mcseverythingoutdoors I respectfully disagree.
Good to know.
Atleast it’s 38/357 meanwhile I’m crying about 30-30 at nearly $1.50 per round to use my Winchester model 94… Now I’m here to check out Henry to considering to buy one in .38/357 as they can be found under 50 cent per round.. might get one with loading gate
@@SlavicCinnamonRollie556 $1.20-$1.50 a round now for .357!
2018 of August is when we bought ours, Henry All Weather 357mag/.38 spl
One beauty of a lever action rifle. We live in west state Colorado. Perfect place to use our Henry for game or play. Shoots accurate and smooth cycling along with not having to worry about wiping it down from being outside or in foul weather. It's made for those that go into brush and higher mtns where the elements come into effect. We did our research to find the right lever action, theyres many to choose from. We are proud family to be part of the Henry family! Get lots of compliments at the range, not too many have seen the All Weather in action or in person. Got a nice leather sling from Buffalo leather in SLC, Utah. They made me a custom design of the medicine wheel on it, indicating I am Native American of the Navajo nation. I even have hawk feathers hanging as the warriors did back in the 1800s. It's cherry! But glad to see that Henry listened to those wanting side gate loading. I'm alright without, we love ours they way it is. You have one beauty yourself! Try the new federal premium Hammer down 357mag in 170gr. There's videos on TH-cam for researchers. I was told to stay with a caliber safe to cycle and a good company that makes the ammo specifically for lever action rifles. Cheers mate! M
We used some of the hammer down in our accuracy video. Check it out. Thanks for supporting our channel!
I have the Henry Big Boy Brass Carbine in .357 / .38 Special with the big hand loop and shorter 16.5" barrel. I like the Octagonal barrel on mine as well ... deadly accurate with just iron sights due to the barrel weight absorbing the recoil. A real joy to shoot.
They are awesome rifles, I agree 100%
SO can you use both .357 and .38 special ammo on this ammo
@@FreshKicks4545 Anything chambered for 357 can shoot 38 special but not vice versa. If chambered for 38 you cannot chamber a 357 as the case length is diffent and the chamber will not allow it.
My Uberti Cattleman II revolver is a 357 that can shoot 357/38 special/ 38 short colt / and 38 long colt.
Back in April, I was in the market for my dream gun...a lever action cowboy gun.
I didn't care if it was a Marlin, Henry or Rossi, just as long as it wasn't a .22.
When I got to the counter, the Henry Big Boy brass stood out like a sore thumb, I mean this thing looked gorgeous.
That narrowed it down to "I want a Henry Big Boy".
I had four choices, .357, .44 magnum, 45 Colt.
I went with the 45 colt, it was the most versatile of the three.
There are all sorts of rounds available for it, everything from cowboy loads to the insane Buffalo Bore 45 Colt +P.
Put in 10 rounds of Buffalo Bore Deer Grenades and you have a gun more powerful than a 44 magnum, and yes it's even more powerful than a 30-30 out to 100 yards.
Keep in mind, that ammo does not feel so great firing, it kicks hard and no recoil pad doesn't help either.
That Deer Grenade has a almost 2000 fps muzzle speed and delivers almost 2100 ft/lbs of energy, quite insane for a pistol round.
You can also use cowboy loads on the range and shoot it all day long and it's fun.
Is it worth buying in 2021? Absolutely, it's legal in all 50 US states and here in Germany.
Greetings from across the pond!
Great choice! We love our Henry and its insanely fun to shoot. Thanks for supporting our channel!
Greetings back!
I’m getting the 45 colt - hell.gotdang.yea
@@danholtbk7008 Let me tell you, when I go to the club(Gun Range) and pull this thing out of the case, everyone notices it right away, it never fails to draw attention.
45 colt definitely isn’t the most versatile of those loads lol
I went with a buddy to get ammo at the gun store a couple weeks ago and walked out with a Henry 357/38 and the ammo to support it. That’s a good Arizona day.
The best day! Thanks for supporting our channel! :)
I have the Henry Big Boy in .357/.38 Special without the side gate. It has performed flawlessly for years. I can vouch for the comments in this video. Shooting .38 Special is like shooting a .22 - no recoil at all. There is a slight recoil when using .357, but much less than an AR in .556. I can't recommend the Henry enough - it's simply a great firearm.
Totally agree! Thanks for supporting our channel!
I'm not trying to be mean or "picky", but a .556 would be a 55-caliber weapon.
>>> what you meant was 5.56mm cartridge
@@ahashdahnagila6884 You are correct. 5.56 NATO
I own one of these. It is amazing and you really get no recoil. One thing I would like to add is that is extremely accurate
We are planning an accuracy video with it soon. Thanks for supporting our channel!
It's very accurate. I have the 357 big boy and it shoots on a line
Good to know...Im looking at purchasing one of these..cheers
I’ve had mine 2 years!
Their customer service is awesome too. I bought a second hand rifle in a private sale with a few bits missing. I contacted Henry RA to ask about the cost of shipping parts to the UK and they immediately offered to send them to me completely gratis. Beyond and above the call. I have three examples now.
I bought a Henry 357 magnum in 2020. It has the octagonal barrel and it has the case colored receiver. It’s not the side gate, but it’s a very beautiful lever action rifle. I’m going to buy more Henry rifles in the future, including a Henry with the side gate. The wood to metal fit is impeccable. I’m very happy that I bought this rifle, and look forward to buying more Henry rifles. Made in America or not made at all. I love that slogan.
I agree they are beautifully made rifles. Thanks for supporting our channel
@@BlackBearOutdoors-You are most welcome.
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I've recently got into lever actions...I've bought the Henry 44 big boy and the 357/38 over the past couple of years ...I can't believe I've missed out on all this fun in years past. I'm in love.....
There is just something about them. Love our levers also!
If you don't mind me asking, what are some pros and cons of each Henry? I'm looking to get one.
@Simon_Augustine well I'm a bit of a western fanatic so I like the lever actions. The henry is very smooth accurate and just nice to look at. I've also killed some whitetail dear with the 44m .
Absolutely worth it. If I had the scratch I would have a side gate version. The beauty of the Henry side gate is that you can speed load as you did and still top up through the gate when appropriate.
Agreed 100%
Also wondering why Henry still doesn't make a SASS legal side gate main match rifle. Seems like a painfully obvious market.
We owe the Henry company a tremendous debt of gratitude for keeping the lever action concept alive when Marlin & Winchester were floundering.
I have a Henry Big Boy Carabine in .357 Mag and .44 Mag. They are awesome rifles. I will never give mine up.
Don’t blame you, they are awesome rifles!
I just ordered one of these today. I've already got a lever action in 30-30 but have been wanting one in this caliber for a while now and am finally getting one!
I am sure you are going to have a lot of fun with it
I have always had a love of lever action rifles, and this may be the one for me to finally scratch that itch.
Seriously love ours :)
I am getting the Henry All Whether side gate .357 Magnum/ .38 Special in a couple of months
Ever since I was a kids I remember watching a Dawn of the Dead and Night of the Living Dead and I instantly fell in love with a Lever action.
I bought one earlier this year. Accurate and fun to shoot! Very satisfied!
i own one i love it accrete right out of the box its recoil doesn't hurt my arm beautiful gun that matches my .357 hand gun
I have had the same Henry for about 6yrs, but chambered in 45-70gov. Mine shoots great! I love the semi-bickhorn sights. In fact I put a Nikon 3 power scope on it, but immediately took it off after 1 season of hunting Whitetail deer! I found I was more accurate, and much, much, faster with the semi-bickhorn especially when tracking my target in case I need a fallow up shot.
I don't say it often but,
What a great video, on a great gun.
I'll be getting mine soon.
Oh, I won't need a side gate.
Thank you very much and thanks for supporting our channel! I prefer the speed loader option too on the Henry :)
My friend picks up his Henry in 357 mag. Today! He also has the 44 mag. I have the Henry 22 cal Mare's Leg. Bought it in 2010 in Cali. Before they were banned! Been in the Safe all this time never fired it!
Smoothest lever action in the business… period! Wish I had one!
Miroku Wincher 1873 is smoother. Oh, Miroku not a real Winchester? Neither is Henry a real Henry. Henry sold the license to Win. Miroku holds the license to manufacture Winchesters.
Thank you so much for your review.this video was actually the final decision maker in what I’ll be purchasing-very helpful-
Glad you found it useful. We are very happy with ours and certainly feel it was worth the money we spent on it. Thanks for supporting our channel!
Seems like an incredible rifle. Trying to decide between one of these, and a Mini-14. Leaning towards one of these since I already have a .223 rifle. 38 special is about the price of 223 so it seems like a pretty good deal.
Personally I love it. Takes a little practice with the lever (shorter stroke than the 30-30) but it is great fun to shoot.
Lever action all day brother!
I like the Henry 357 cowboy action! Wish I could afford it!
Would love to have a lever gun in .357 but they are hard to find or priced out of range at this time.
Was tricky finding this p[articular one also. Was a gift for Mrs. Bear :)
I just bought a henry in 357 /38 special with a loading gate.. it's a little over 1k in California
I've had the .44mag version of this on order for a year. I hope it comes soon . . .
Great vlog. Thanks for posting and sharing with us. The only thing I would add is I’d like someone to post a vlog with just different 38 special loads. My revolvers are 38 special too, because of my and my wife’s age, arthritis, etc., causes us to use lesser HOT loads, that’s mainly my desire for a 38 special vlog.
Your video is very nicely done. They are indeed great rifles or in my case I have the .357/.38 Brass Big Boy Carbine with large loop lever....it gives up a couple of rounds in capacity however is very useful for home defense due to shorter length and even have added a Picatinny rail, with red dot, riser, and 3x magnifier. Even did some videos equipped that way. They are best though in their original state as a classic and as you said the weight greatly mitigates the recoil. I have a Spee-D-Loader like the tube you used for my Henry Golden Boy .22 LR. Is that tube loader something you made or is that something you purchased. Thank you Black Bear Outdoors for carrying on the Lever Action tradition.
Thanks very much for your kind words and for supporting our channel! The tube loader is one I made with 1/2 inch postal tube and some rubber caps. The .357 fits perfectly in those.
I currently own 3 Henry rifles my first was this very model brass big boy .357 cal..I intend to buy one different Henry every year till I have all models..great qaulity and both useful and collectible...my only regret is if I had waited a year coulda got the combo tube and side gate version...but atleast I can get the other models with side gate..my next will probably be the stainless all weather...or tactical x
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Yes stumbled upon on your channel great review very thorough and great intro at beginning of video👍 very creative I spend Alot of time thinking up good skits on my own channel so can a appreciate good vicontented. etc.
@@Woodcarving_Master Will check out your channel also :)
I've had the carbine version in .44mag for a few years now. I find I don't really miss the side loading gate that normally comes with other lever actions and the newer Henrys. The only thing I don't like about it is the slow rifling twist which is like 1/36 or 1/37 or so if I recall. I'm told this was to cater to the cowboy action shooters who shoot a lot of slow, soft lead loads through these guns. Whatever case, it makes it very hard to get any accuracy with the heavier, 300gr hard cast bullets I like. Regular 240gr bullets are fine. From what I understand, the newer Henrys now have faster twists to rectify this limitation, but since I don't own one, I can't confirm.
Me gusto mucho la introducción en blanco y negro, gracias, thanks a Lot for de vídeo in black and white👏👏👍
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I have the same rifle, the first I got with buckhorn sights and quickly realised they weren't for me. I got a Skinner peep sight and that helped me a whole lot. I thought I might try optic if that didn't work but it did so I now have my ideal combination. It is my favourite gun, my others ar nice but this one has my heart.
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@@BlackBearOutdoors You are welcome, and thanks for the video.
I have had a cold and cough this weekend so not been out shooting. It is only mild though and I have a plan to be out with a couple of others next weekend and my Henry will be with us. It shoots so well and is a real head turner too, everyone likes to admire and ask about it.
Thanks.,.
It's so beautifully done that I would be afraid to use it!
I'll be getting my first Henry 357/38 spl tomorrow in a private sale. Can't wait to get it! I already have test loads made up for it.
I'm not normally a guy who wants to shoot pistol ammo through a rifle but damn!, that is a beautiful gun and I do own 2 .357 revolvers so...... Great video, BTW.
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I have one with over 3000 rounds through it, not one regret with it. Only change I did was add the Skinner peep sight.
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Good day folks, I own a Henry bigboy in 44 mag, had it for awhile, shoots great, I had to put skinner sights on tho cuz I couldn't hit nuttin with those buckhorn factory sights, I put a few nicks n scratches on it, but that don't effect the performance, just a beautiful rifle, shoot str8t, stay safe , shakyjake out.
Of course it's worth buying if it is what you want. Henry rifles are really good but not overly expensive.
i just won one of these bad boys off a $10 raffle ticket, I knew henry was a pricey company but I didn't know how in depth they went into user experience. Excited for this kickass rifle!
Great video. For a newb like myself I got some solid basic information.
I have the Skinner sights on my Marlin 1894c. It helps out a lot with my old eyes.
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I have the same rifle and also added skinner sights makes a huge difference
@@SilverLife-oi4ng Love the skinner sights myself
love the brass henry big boy hope to get one some day. nice video liked that there was not a lot of unnecessary chit chat
Excellent production quality on this video! Subscribed!
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Just got this rifle and glad to hear your good report,
love my Henry Steel 38/357 talk about fun and easy to shoot. Great fun!!
They are awesome
In my experience with Henry I say yes. Lifetime warranty don't get better than that
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Haha awesome video as always guys. I love my henry. Keep' em coming!
Thanks very much glad you enjoyed it :)
Just purchased a 22wmr with the octagon barrel which I happened upon at my local dealer. Looking forward to shooting it.
I have a big boy all weather, drops everything like a rock
Would love to get an all weather version. Thanks for supporting our channel!
I have one without the side gate very accurate at short and long distance . Love it .That one's going to my granddaughter
@@johnferrin9138 They are fantastic rifles. Thanks for supporting our channel!
I have one of these a couple years older and it has never worked right. I have had it back to them twice for feeding issues on the last round or two getting stuck regardless or the ammo used. It has just sat in my house for several years and I should do something with it. I have a Henry lever in 22 mag that has always worked flawlessly but the 357 has kept me from buying another lever from Henry. Waiting for Marlin to pick up the buckhammer.
That sucks to hear. I would keep sending back to customer service until they fix or replace it. They are really fun :)
I have the same gun (tube loader). Bought 7 years ago. I put a Skinner aperture sight on mine. Absolutely love it. Great review. What's your accent by the way?
Very nice video, thanks. I got one jet like it but need to know how to clean it after going to the range.
We have a cleaning video for lever actions also. That may be helpful to you.
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Which model did u prefere the side load gate or the older model, front load ?
One problem I’ve found with this model is that when injecting a cartridge the rifle has to be in the upright position or else the cartridge will not inject properly. The cartridge tends to fall out of line and jams up so it will not insert into the chamber if not reasonably upright. BTW I load my own with a slower powder to give it more velocity.
Thank you for this video. I just ordered this same model 🤠
I bet you will love it
Very good review, where do you get that quick loading tube and was it faster than the side gate
I made them with 1/2 inch postal tubes 😁. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for supporting our channel!
I've spent a little time with a Henry Big Boy in 45-70 and a decent amount of time with a Golden Boy in 22lr. I found the Henry sights hard to use at first, the brass bead felt a bit claustrophobic in the rear sight. They're great once I got used to them.
Agreed. Trigger time on it solves most things and they are great fun and useful rifles. Thanks for supporting our channel!
Owned one these rifles for 2 years now. Same caliber. It’s so accurate I feel like I’m cheating when I take it to the range. If your looking for a lever gun, you can’t go wrong with this one. Really want to do a mares leg in the same caliber and pay the $200 tax stamp to put the full stock on it.
If I had one of those i would have it modified to work like the one in the TV show the Rifle Man .
Hey I really enjoyed your video. I've been thinking I would wait and get one with a side gate. But you just showed me another option.
I actually really like the "speed loader" idea. Easy to make too and cheap :) Thanks for supporting our channel!
Why did they make side loaders in brass recivers except for the 357
Great review thanks for making it looking forward to more of your reviews on it
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@@BlackBearOutdoors I did thank you again
I recently purchased a 357 big boy and while I love the rifle, I have been experiencing jamming if the gun is tilted to the side just a bit. I have a lot of arthritis in my fingers and it would just about kill me to have my hand inside the lever instead of just using my palm. Also I've noticed the blunt nosed rounds definitely jam the most.
I am sorry to hear that. We have not had the same issue. I have short stroked it a few times though. Thanks for supporting our channel!
@@BlackBearOutdoors Henry has agreed to take a look at my new rifle free of charge and have been very courteous and helpful.
@@thomasmeyer9109 That is great to know. Thanks for letting us know. I like when a company stands behind their product. :)
@@thomasmeyer9109 did you get the problem resolved. I know 2 things that are a big factor in cycling problems with this type rifle. 1 the .38 cartridge is a bit shorter then .357 thus requiring more angle to feed and not do it as well. 2 shape of the bullet as in round or flat nose. Or is your problem just ejection of spent case?
@@virginiaoverlander4720 they did a great job. They said they replaced the carrier and it cycles all loads really well and its fantastic to shoot...just wish it was cheaper...lol
Wonder if this would be a good coyote rifle and what would the effective range be ?
Have the same rifle. If I could add only two features it'd be a side gate and a saddle ring. I've added a ranger point precision cloverleaf sight and a hi Viz front sight and I have to say she's surgically accurate. Is she worth it? Yes. In 2021? Absolutely.
Yes it is, I bought one and I love it. Very Accurate.
Nice job thanks, you almost got me convinced to buy one!!
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I ordered the 357/38 a week ago. I was wondering if the rifle comes from factory ready to mount a sling or something I or a gun shop will need to drill and tap.
I would like to have been given a "price range" on this model.
my bigboy doesnt seem to eject .38 shells well. .357 is fine but i have to grab the .38 shells out of the receiver as they didnt quite jump out all the way
My son has one, the first 10 rounds shot just fine. Then it jammed up on the next set. Handle is stuck half way open and will not open or close.
I bought a .44 Henry rifle in 2021. The kick on this thing is so minor and the sights were spot on right from the factory. I would have preferred a loading gate VS tube fed but that's okay. If I can't stop what I am blasting at in 10 rounds, I don't deserve the chance to reload.
Sucks that u have that scratch in the brass , can u buff that out ?
Smudge and lights make it look like a scratch but it’s all good 😊
For me the side gate is not about speed, it is about topping off while walking though the woods.
Bet the tube is not that much faster without the speed loader!
Very true 😊
Possibly a good compromise to that would be to carry a 1 or 2 extra loose rounds with this rifle in case you were to run out of ammo in the field youd have the option to load one directly into the chamber before starting to load the tube. The same kind of idea that Jeff cooper had with not firing the last round in semi autos so that you have a single quick shot if your mag reload is violently interrupted
Absolutely love mine!
If I missed your cost and/or the suggested retail of the rifle tested I apologize.
Great information, Thank You!
henry is an amazing company, i have dealt with them some. great customer service, everything, even knick knack giveaways stuff is made in America. when i buy a henry i buy it worry free.
They sponsor a Nascar race coming up soon.
Great looking rifle !!! Nice review, thanks for sharing.
They are great fun to shoot also. Thanks for supporting our channel!
What’s the rush for
It is a fact Henry will back up what they manufacture to the extent of paying the shipping for you to send in a rifle, they will either repair it or replace it with a new one of the same. The Henry warranty is outstanding beyond belief.
Good to know!
FACT MY ASS. I sent my sons back in as it jammed after the very first 5 rounds going through it. They sent it back SCRATCHED and it still does not work properly AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THE SHIPPING. I purchased 3 the day I bought my sons. His is a wall decoration now and he never shot it again. I sold mine as it levered CLUNKY as heck and my daughter, although says she likes hers she has shot all sorts of things but has not shot hers ever again in 10 years. Say what you want and HOPEFLLY you have had better success with your Henry but I will NEVER buy their JUNK ever again.
@@williamjamesrapp7356 that is a shame as I received a brand new rifle. IF what you say is true, why not re-end it back to them.. One thing not understood is how is it you a private citizen can ship weaponry by mail that is unless yo8u have an FFL
What is the MSRP?
Where do you get the Skinner "peep" sights he speaks of and how woujd you go about finding someone to install them properly?
On the Skinner sights website. They are very helpful in getting you the right set and explaining how to install them
BTW What he shows at 9:50 is very fast. Go to a hardware store and buy an 8' length of PCVC pipe proper dia and cut to "the capacity" length, plug one end and youve got a plethora of loading tubes to fill.- use care sliding the nose against the next primer. LOL
I usually load up a bunch of tubes like that prior to taking it out. Great to quickly fill her up again. Once that lever starts swinging it gets empty fast :)
"Is that faster?"
Well, yeah, if you're gonna cheat it like that lol. I love it.
Haha I love being able to do that 😁
@@BlackBearOutdoors what size loading tube? I assume you made it?
@@SmallTownInTexas yep. Made it with 1/2 inch postal tube 😊. Thanks for supporting our channel!
And I'm a little worried about if these are manufactured in Wisconsin,
First, I think Henry's are good. But, the 2nd I boight the 357 silver had big feeding issues. I sent it back. It came back and the action didnt function. I had to fix it myself. The trigger is really great. Its a nice looking rifle. The quality of the lock works needs improvement.
how do you buy one of these nobody seems to have any in stock
My brother brought one and I had the opportunity to try it.
I was taking apart targets at an open air range better than I could with a 22.
I was impressed by the way it handled!
Love ours too. Great rifle!
Great looking rifle. The groups at 50 yards are not the tightest, do you think it is a barrel break in?
Maybe throw a scope on it to see how tight the groups can get, it would take some thought off my mind if I were to use it in the Rockies for bear defence.
I was just shooting pretty fast-ish to see where it prints. I know they are capable of pretty tight groups even at 100. We will be doing a proper accuracy test video on it for sure once we have it dialed in. Thanks for supporting our channel!
I would love to see how accurate it can be!
I challenge you to a game of 50 yard battle ship! Let’s set up a date at the range! Shoot me an email!
Very nice and quite accurate with an optic on it .
what 38 special shells were you shooting ? Great Video !!!!
In the video we used some fairly cheap PPU round lead nose of memory serves. Hope this helps and thanks for supporting our channel!
Thank You Howdy from Minnesota
Keep up the great videos!
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!
Just purchased this rifle, enjoyed the video. This was the 2nd video on the gun I watched and both seemed unfamiliar with the Buckhorn sight. Seems like the only sight I knew growing up especially on pellet rifles. Just wondering why the difficulty with them. Personally I love them.
Glad you enjoyed the video and I am sure you are going to love that rifle! I also grew up with pellet guns with buckhorns. That was long ago though and I guess I have gotten spoiled with the red dots and other optics around. Oddly I would not put an optic on this rifle just because it feels like it should have the irons. Bit of nostalgia maybe. Many people love them with scopes etc.
Great video..very informative…