44 Mag

[cordercorral]

Thinking of buying a Henry Big Boy 44 Mag. Looking for advice!

 

[WaltonS]

If the price is right, you can't go wrong...

 

[viking499]

I don't have a Henry, but I do have a Marlin and I really like the 44 in a lever action. My has has a Henry 22 and it is a nice shooting gun.

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

I want one for hogs in heavy brush that I got to go after. I usually go in with a .44 mag pistol or a .45 colt, but a rifle helps in clearing the brush ahead of you more.

 

[hardluk1]

One think to learn. There ain't a heavy brush caliner unless its a .50 Browning. Pick your shots. The 44 is plenty of gun but you are limited to open sites so if that does not bother you buy it. I would also look for a marlin.

 

[T.R.]

Henry has competitive pricing and features. But they're heavier than Marlins or the now discont'd RUGER model 96.

44MAG hits harder than than mere numbers upon Ballistic charts would suggest. Strike power is related to momentum and frontal diameter plus the expansive mushroom shape caused by impact. Momentum can be described with this illustration: drive a 16 penny nail into lumber with a 12 oz hammer. Next drive a 16 penny nail with a 16 oz hammer. Less whacks with the heavier hammer because of momentum.

Good hunting to you.

TR

 

[CraigC]

You can "go wrong" if you buy a rifle that's two pounds heavier than it needs to be. Look at Marlin, Winchester and Rossi/Puma rifles before making your decision.

 

[jhansman]

Application? If this is a range gun, go for it. If, however, you're going to lug it around the field all day, well, they call it a Big Boy for a reason.

 

[2ndAmFan]

A friend of mine had a Winchester levergun in .44 mag. Excellent lightweight gun for relatively short range in the woods of east TX. He took quite a few deer and hogs with it, and not many ran off far.

 

[Sig88]

Look at a Marlin as well. They make fantastic rifles and the 44mag was a fun rifle.

 

[shaggy430]

The Henry Big Boys are very heavy.

 

[Cop Bob]

I have a Marlin in 44 Mangle-em... I too have used it in the "Piney Woods" of East Texas for the better part of 30 years... It has NEVER required a follow up shot. It is a great caliber for a carbine or rifle.

I also recently purchased a Henry in 22LR... now if their craftsmanship in their 44's are anything like it is the their 22's.... It can be nothing but sweet...http://www.thehighroad.org/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=7435618