Big Boy Steel Carbine!

Cosmodragoon · August 8, 2015, 05:55 PM

I was looking for a new high-quality carbine in .357 magnum. Henry makes a Big Boy Carbine but it's just too heavy (and pretty) for what it is. Their Big Boy Steel satisfies the want for something more functional in a 20" barrel so I emailed and asked if they had any plans to release a shorter version. Their president told me that it would be out late this year!

I don't know about you but I already started adding to the Christmas gun fund!

TopherNJ · August 10, 2015, 07:31 AM

If you want something a little different, take a look at the Ruger M77 357 bolt gun. It's an absolute joy to shoot and while not as accurate as some of the other offerings on the market it's accurate enough to get the job done.

It's a shoot 5 and let it cool for a bit rifle. I love it. It will be my deer rifle this fall if I can get to my buddy's property.

C

Cosmodragoon · August 10, 2015, 09:28 AM

I've never actually seen a bolt gun in .357 magnum. It's a neat idea but I'm more interested in lever or pump action for my revolver-cartridge carbine needs.

9x19 · August 10, 2015, 09:30 AM

I agree the 77/357 is a great little rifle, and while I like the Big Boy Steel, I did not care for the 20" barrel, but a carbine with 16" barrel would be an excellent addition to the Henry line-up.

Model12Win · August 10, 2015, 10:12 AM

There's just something special about slinging a dozen or more hot magnums downrange from a leevra-gun. Something that bolties can't match.

Cosmodragoon · August 10, 2015, 10:38 AM

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... while I like the Big Boy Steel, I did not care for the 20" barrel, but a carbine with 16" barrel would be an excellent addition to the Henry line-up.

I said that on day one. Between this one coming up and my "if only Ruger would release a 4" SP101 in .327 Federal" wish coming true, this is shaping up to be a very good year.

Bowhunter57 · August 12, 2015, 08:14 PM

Cosmodragoon,
The Henry carbine is here and available, at Cabelas!
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot..._SEQ_105526080

Enjoy!
Bowhunter57

Cosmodragoon · August 12, 2015, 09:35 PM

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Cosmodragoon,
The Henry carbine is here and available, at Cabelas!

Bowhunter57, that's the carbine version of the standard Big Boy. The news here is that they're making a carbine version of the lighter, sleeker, and slightly less expensive Big Boy Steel. For reference, it will be a shorter version of this:

Water-Man · August 12, 2015, 11:46 PM

Take a look at the Winchester Model 73 made by Miroku in Japan.

Model12Win · August 13, 2015, 05:06 PM

Can you only load these Henry rifles through the magazine tube? I personally would prefer a traditional loading gate, no tube to fumble around with and lose/bend in the field.

Cosmodragoon · August 28, 2015, 04:29 AM

I'm curious to see if it gets the standard or large-loop lever.

johnwilliamson062 · August 28, 2015, 10:17 PM

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Can you only load these Henry rifles through the magazine tube? I personally would prefer a traditional loading gate, no tube to fumble around with and lose/bend in the field.

My understanding is this is one of the cost cutting measures used for the Henry rifles. If you want a loading gate you'll have to pay more for the pricier brands.

upstate81 · August 29, 2015, 04:10 AM

Henry is easier and more safe to unload.

jetinteriorguy · August 29, 2015, 08:45 AM

I just got my Bigboy Steel .357 last week and even though I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet I really like it. If it shoots as nice as I hope I'm going to love it. I've been cycling it and dry firing it a lot with snap caps and it's pretty smooth, trigger is a little gritty but already smoothing out some. Nice moderate pull weight with a clean let off. Unfortunately I'm going to be out of town for a couple weeks so won't get to shoot it until I get back.

gyvel · September 3, 2015, 08:39 AM

The steel Big Boy carbines are already available. While looking through the .44M Henrys for sale on GB, I came a cross a couple of carbine listings.

Now: Does anyone know for sure if the receivers are investment cast or forged?

DPris · September 4, 2015, 11:39 AM

Cast.
Denis

Guv · September 4, 2015, 08:06 PM

I just wish they had a loading gate, as a 16yr old kid I thought that was the coolest thing about my new M94. I will say I like the looks of the "steel" better than the yellow boy's. That 357 pictured is pretty!

Cosmodragoon · September 5, 2015, 01:50 AM

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The steel Big Boy carbines are already available. While looking through the .44M Henrys for sale on GB, I came a cross a couple of carbine listings.

Got a link? I'm only seeing the 20" versions.

gyvel · September 5, 2015, 11:33 PM

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Got a link? I'm only seeing the 20" versions.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=505758667

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...505770503#DESC

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=505770503

Etc.

Basically, putting "Henry Big Boy Carbine" in the Gunbroker search box brought up 40 listings.

Good luck.

Cosmodragoon · September 6, 2015, 03:41 AM

gyvel, that is the wrong one. See Post #8.

gyvel · September 6, 2015, 04:07 AM

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gyvel, that is the wrong one. See Post #8.

Ahh... You are looking for a steel frame. I thought I saw a couple of those at least, but maybe they got sold.

Cosmodragoon · October 23, 2015, 05:01 PM

The official announcement went out by email today. Here is the Big Boy Steel Carbine and other new rifles from Henry.

https://www.henryrifles.com/new-rifles

Having the tube a little shorter than the barrel makes me wonder about capacity and I'm not sure how I feel about the large loop, but I'm sure I'll end up finding out...

turtlehead · October 23, 2015, 09:05 PM

So sad.

Crunchy Frog · October 23, 2015, 09:24 PM

If you ever want to shoot your pistol caliber lever action rifle in a cowboy action match (and you should try it), you need a ten round capacity. The carbine version of the HBB doesn't hold ten.

bbqncigars · October 24, 2015, 11:59 AM

Not a fan of the large loop. A recoil pad on those calibers? Seriously??

August 8, 2015, 05:55 PM	#1
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	Big Boy Steel Carbine! I was looking for a new high-quality carbine in .357 magnum. Henry makes a Big Boy Carbine but it's just too heavy (and pretty) for what it is. Their Big Boy Steel satisfies the want for something more functional in a 20" barrel so I emailed and asked if they had any plans to release a shorter version. Their president told me that it would be out late this year! I don't know about you but I already started adding to the Christmas gun fund!

August 10, 2015, 09:30 AM	#4
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	I agree the 77/357 is a great little rifle, and while I like the Big Boy Steel, I did not care for the 20" barrel, but a carbine with 16" barrel would be an excellent addition to the Henry line-up. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

August 12, 2015, 08:14 PM	#7
Bowhunter57 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2002 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 301	Cosmodragoon, The Henry carbine is here and available, at Cabelas! http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot..._SEQ_105526080 Enjoy! Bowhunter57 __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.

September 3, 2015, 08:39 AM	#15
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	The steel Big Boy carbines are already available. While looking through the .44M Henrys for sale on GB, I came a cross a couple of carbine listings. Now: Does anyone know for sure if the receivers are investment cast or forged? __________________ As always, YMMV. __________________________________________ MIIAA SIFE

October 24, 2015, 11:59 AM	#25
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 525	Not a fan of the large loop. A recoil pad on those calibers? Seriously?? __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant

August 10, 2015, 07:31 AM	#2
TopherNJ Junior Member Join Date: February 25, 2015 Posts: 12	If you want something a little different, take a look at the Ruger M77 357 bolt gun. It's an absolute joy to shoot and while not as accurate as some of the other offerings on the market it's accurate enough to get the job done. It's a shoot 5 and let it cool for a bit rifle. I love it. It will be my deer rifle this fall if I can get to my buddy's property. C

August 10, 2015, 09:28 AM	#3
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	I've never actually seen a bolt gun in .357 magnum. It's a neat idea but I'm more interested in lever or pump action for my revolver-cartridge carbine needs.

August 10, 2015, 10:12 AM	#5
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	There's just something special about slinging a dozen or more hot magnums downrange from a leevra-gun. Something that bolties can't match.

August 12, 2015, 11:46 PM	#9
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	Take a look at the Winchester Model 73 made by Miroku in Japan.

August 13, 2015, 05:06 PM	#10
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Can you only load these Henry rifles through the magazine tube? I personally would prefer a traditional loading gate, no tube to fumble around with and lose/bend in the field.

August 28, 2015, 04:29 AM	#11
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	I'm curious to see if it gets the standard or large-loop lever.

August 29, 2015, 04:10 AM	#13
upstate81 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2011 Location: NY Posts: 801	Henry is easier and more safe to unload.

August 29, 2015, 08:45 AM	#14
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,176	I just got my Bigboy Steel .357 last week and even though I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet I really like it. If it shoots as nice as I hope I'm going to love it. I've been cycling it and dry firing it a lot with snap caps and it's pretty smooth, trigger is a little gritty but already smoothing out some. Nice moderate pull weight with a clean let off. Unfortunately I'm going to be out of town for a couple weeks so won't get to shoot it until I get back.

September 4, 2015, 11:39 AM	#16
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	Cast. Denis

September 4, 2015, 08:06 PM	#17
Guv Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2012 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,126	I just wish they had a loading gate, as a 16yr old kid I thought that was the coolest thing about my new M94. I will say I like the looks of the "steel" better than the yellow boy's. That 357 pictured is pretty!

September 6, 2015, 03:41 AM	#20
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	gyvel, that is the wrong one. See Post #8.

October 23, 2015, 05:01 PM	#22
Cosmodragoon Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Location: Northeastern US Posts: 1,869	The official announcement went out by email today. Here is the Big Boy Steel Carbine and other new rifles from Henry. https://www.henryrifles.com/new-rifles Having the tube a little shorter than the barrel makes me wonder about capacity and I'm not sure how I feel about the large loop, but I'm sure I'll end up finding out...

October 23, 2015, 09:05 PM	#23
turtlehead Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,203	So sad.

October 23, 2015, 09:24 PM	#24
Crunchy Frog Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 591	If you ever want to shoot your pistol caliber lever action rifle in a cowboy action match (and you should try it), you need a ten round capacity. The carbine version of the HBB doesn't hold ten.