Henry Big Boy Accuracy Test Part 2

In this test, we shoot and chronograph six different ammunitions through the Henry Big Boy Carbine to compare their performance and accuracy. The ammunition tested are American Eagle, Aguila, Remington UMC, Fiocchi, Winchester and CCI Blazer. Weights of the ammunition range between 110, 125 and 158 grain.

[@rickhofsess84]

Excellent video, thanks. You're a very pleasant guy to listen to.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks Rick!

[@cervus-venator]

Interesting. It really does show how different ammo reacts in the same rifle. At least it was a fun day of shooting, plenty of chrono data and learning the rifle overall. I'm surprised you FIL hasn't talked you out of that rifle too, lol.

[@texmexshoots]

I keep it hidden from him 😂

[@block860]

Really cool rifle!

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks Stephen!

[@vwfez8697]

thanks , that was great info.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching VW. Glad you liked it!

[@Salieri47]

I can't seem to get my edit to add .357 to post.

[@texmexshoots]

For some reason, TH-cam has been having issues with their comments sections lately. Some of the replies I make disappear, and some people say their posts never appear.

[@Salieri47]

My second attempt at adding a comment, & I'm having trouble accessing the comments on vids on several different channels.

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the heads up! It seems to happen to me occasionally as well. I’ll reply to someone’s comment and then the reply will not post. Not sure if it’s just a TH-cam problem or if they are picking on gun channels specifically

[@user-ju2fo4on8x]

Read the manual- the big boy 38 special/357 magnum cycle the 158 grain the best.
Other grains are not recommended because of cycling Issues..

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for the info Gerry!

[@user-ju2fo4on8x]

I hate mine but Love it too . A Scope is going on it as soon as I get the rail from Henry

[@texmexshoots]

@@user-ju2fo4on8x Yeah, the Henry has its good and its bad. A scope can make it an effective hunting tool at longer ranges and helps people with aging eyes like me. 😅

[@Bj-vi3tq]

A 200fps difference in a low velocity round easily explains the difference. Besides, lever guns aren't typically as accurate as a high velocity bolt gun.

[@texmexshoots]

Good point! Thanks for watching.

[@nicholassteel5529]

That’s shocking. 😳

[@texmexshoots]

Thanks for watching Nicholas!

[@frankbrowning328]

Maybe it will do better with other ammo. It will do well enough for deer at 50 yards but overall this accuracy is not all that good. Of all of the Henry rifles I've seen tested for accuracy this is probably the worse one.

[@texmexshoots]

Hey Frank, I keep responding to this post but for some reasons my answers keep disappearing. Hope you are doing well!

[@frankbrowning328]

@@texmexshootsNo problem. TH-cam has been doing some weird stuff with deleating stuff lately.

[@NotJOE420]

I struggle to get consistent accuracy out of same rifle with handloads. Rifle’s been back to factory TWICE for broken firing pin, misaligned front sight, and then broken screwhead. Brand new rifle. Not impressed with modern Henry. Can’t speak about the past.

[@frankbrowning328]

@@NotJOE420 That's a shame. 1st time Ive heard of them not repairing something correctly

[@texmexshoots]

@@NotJOE420 Thanks for the info! That is frustrating to hear. I know Henry has great customer service but you shouldn't need to send it off so often for issues. I suspect they just don't make barrels capable of good accuracy.

[@user-ku3is1on8n]

When a bullet goes slower it shoots lower.

[@texmexshoots]

Makes sense Donald. Heavier grain = slower velocity = faster drop.