theNoid
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Thinking about picking up a Henry Big Boy 357. Anyone have any opinions or comments to make on said gun or maybe even some suggestions for other brands and models in a lever action 357?
Thanks,
Chuck
Thanks,
Chuck
Lever Action 357 inquiry
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ArchAngelCD
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I have been told by many people who have a Henry Big Boy in .357 Magnum and a Marlin 1894C that the Henry Lever Action is the smoothest of all Levers but the Marlin will last forever. I'm buying a .357 Magnum Lever rifle soon and it's going to be a Marlin 1894C.
M110
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I have a Henry in .45 colt, and she is smooth as butter. Was thinking on getting one in .357 also. You wont be disappointed with a Henry IMO.
Also have a Puma in .357, and is very sooth as well. Very nice.
Also have a Puma in .357, and is very sooth as well. Very nice.
Furncliff
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Marlin 1894c. Just the most fun long gun I have.
Some Marlin and lever sites.
http://www.hobbygunsmith.com/Archives/Aug03/FeatureProject.htm
http://www.marlinowners.com/board/index.php
http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=2
Some Marlin and lever sites.
http://www.hobbygunsmith.com/Archives/Aug03/FeatureProject.htm
http://www.marlinowners.com/board/index.php
http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=2
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Marlin
I have shot a couple of the Henry offerings, and some Winchesters. I liked all of them, but the Marlin models seem to "fit" me better than the others. I converted my brother, a real die-hard Winchester guy (he had 4 of them), to Marlin after one session with my Model 30 AW. (He has a .357, .44, .45 and a 336 in .35Rem)
That being said, if the Henry model 'fits' you, buy it. I use 'fit' in the realm of it is comfortable for you, controls in the right places, like the way it looks, and it puts lead where you point.
Some folks like the Rossi rifles. The only Rossi long gun I have shot was a .22 pump.
Marlin
I have shot a couple of the Henry offerings, and some Winchesters. I liked all of them, but the Marlin models seem to "fit" me better than the others. I converted my brother, a real die-hard Winchester guy (he had 4 of them), to Marlin after one session with my Model 30 AW. (He has a .357, .44, .45 and a 336 in .35Rem)
That being said, if the Henry model 'fits' you, buy it. I use 'fit' in the realm of it is comfortable for you, controls in the right places, like the way it looks, and it puts lead where you point.
Some folks like the Rossi rifles. The only Rossi long gun I have shot was a .22 pump.
OK-gobbler
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Can't say anything bad about any of the others, but I have a Marlinn 1894c .357 and would recommend it to anyone
theNoid
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Thank you all for your input so far, it is much appreciated indeed. When it comes time I will likely go with the cheaper of the options, but only of course after I have gotten my little grubbies on each of them to see which feels best to me. Please keep the comments coming folks and thanks again...
Chuck
Chuck
MrDig
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Marlin is the way to go with lever actions. Just my opinion but all the others are a PITA to work on or field strip, and even worse when detail stripping. So if you plan on doing any modification or Deep Work get the Marlin you will be grateful when you are done with the work.
I own a 336 and an 1894C in .357 and compared to a Win 94 or its copies they are a joy to shoot and work on.
I own a 336 and an 1894C in .357 and compared to a Win 94 or its copies they are a joy to shoot and work on.
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theNoid,
I have been thinking of doing the same thing. I have a S&W .357 and when I go camping it would be nice to take along one rifle and one revolver in the same caliber.
I have been thinking of doing the same thing. I have a S&W .357 and when I go camping it would be nice to take along one rifle and one revolver in the same caliber.
ZeSpectre
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theNoid,
Not much experience with the Henry rifles though some cowboy action shooters do seem to love them.
Tinygnat 219 has a Marlin, I have an old Rossi Puma. Both have been excellent guns, both have their quirks. The Marlin is WAY easier to take down but with the advent of the boresnake I almost never have to take my Puma down anyway.
Not much experience with the Henry rifles though some cowboy action shooters do seem to love them.
Tinygnat 219 has a Marlin, I have an old Rossi Puma. Both have been excellent guns, both have their quirks. The Marlin is WAY easier to take down but with the advent of the boresnake I almost never have to take my Puma down anyway.
mainmech48
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I'm another one who thinks that the idea of a revolver and a handy carbine chambered for the same cartridge is just as practical now as it was back in 1877 when Colt started chambering their SAA for the .44 WCF.
I have three different .357 Mag carbines, and love 'em all. The Marlins are about the easiest to find most places, and they're fine weapons - rugged, accurate and well-made.
I'm extremely fond of my Rossi "Trapper" model 92, too. It's 16" bbl, 5 1/2 lb. weight and 35" OAL make it a joy to handle and a breeze to pack. Also very accurate, reliable with any .38 Spl. or .357 ammo except WCs, and a hands-down favorite with my younger nephews.
My personal favorite, and the one I'd hang onto if I had to pick just one, is my IMI "Timberwolf" pump. No longer made, unfortunately, but the best of the breed in terms of its outstanding accuracy, slick operation and ability to adjust the butt stock to optimize the fit to the individual, making it absurdly easy to place your shots precisely fast.
I don't think you could go wrong with any of them.
I have three different .357 Mag carbines, and love 'em all. The Marlins are about the easiest to find most places, and they're fine weapons - rugged, accurate and well-made.
I'm extremely fond of my Rossi "Trapper" model 92, too. It's 16" bbl, 5 1/2 lb. weight and 35" OAL make it a joy to handle and a breeze to pack. Also very accurate, reliable with any .38 Spl. or .357 ammo except WCs, and a hands-down favorite with my younger nephews.
My personal favorite, and the one I'd hang onto if I had to pick just one, is my IMI "Timberwolf" pump. No longer made, unfortunately, but the best of the breed in terms of its outstanding accuracy, slick operation and ability to adjust the butt stock to optimize the fit to the individual, making it absurdly easy to place your shots precisely fast.
I don't think you could go wrong with any of them.
MrDig
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mainmech48, can you see me green with envy? I passed on a Timberwolf and have been regretting it ever since.
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