Henry owners

mxsailor803 · September 11, 2014, 10:46 AM

Alright guys, I just picked up a GB in .44mag last night and I'm thinking about installing a Skinner receiver sight. I've also considered something that glows, Williams, as I might get a wild hair to take this thing deer hunting. Do any of you have any other suggestions/opinions on open sights?

steveNChunter · September 11, 2014, 08:35 PM

I put this sight on my dad's Henry 30-30 (brass receiver/octagon barrel), and he and I both agreed it was a big step up from the factory sights.

Not sure whether or not this exact sight will fit your Big Boy, but if not I'd say Williams makes one to fit it. Make sure you get one of their better models that have the "click" micrometer adjustments, the cheaper ones just slide and lock.

If you don't care to spend a little more money, Skinner makes some great sights that blend well with the look of the Henrys.

http://www.skinnersights.com/henry_rifles_18.html

Ted D · September 13, 2014, 07:34 AM

I put a pro staff scope on my GB .44 mag only because my eyes are older now. It is a good Deer Rifle. I use in Indiana Gun Season.

mxsailor803 · September 15, 2014, 09:57 AM

For this rifle, I intend to keep open sights on it. A lot of my rifles already have a optic of some sorts on it. This one is just not going to have one. Figured once my loads are sorted out, and I get the trigger time on it, my furthest shot would be 75-80 yds. Thats kinda why I wanta stick to open sights on this one.

September 11, 2014, 10:46 AM	#1
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	Henry owners Alright guys, I just picked up a GB in .44mag last night and I'm thinking about installing a Skinner receiver sight. I've also considered something that glows, Williams, as I might get a wild hair to take this thing deer hunting. Do any of you have any other suggestions/opinions on open sights?

September 11, 2014, 08:35 PM	#2
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 1,520	I put this sight on my dad's Henry 30-30 (brass receiver/octagon barrel), and he and I both agreed it was a big step up from the factory sights. Not sure whether or not this exact sight will fit your Big Boy, but if not I'd say Williams makes one to fit it. Make sure you get one of their better models that have the "click" micrometer adjustments, the cheaper ones just slide and lock. If you don't care to spend a little more money, Skinner makes some great sights that blend well with the look of the Henrys. http://www.skinnersights.com/henry_rifles_18.html __________________ DEO VINDICE

September 13, 2014, 07:34 AM	#3
Ted D Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Location: Dayton.Ohio Posts: 76	I put a pro staff scope on my GB .44 mag only because my eyes are older now. It is a good Deer Rifle. I use in Indiana Gun Season. __________________ LIFE MEMBER OF THE NRA.GREENHORN RELOADER

September 15, 2014, 09:57 AM	#4
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	For this rifle, I intend to keep open sights on it. A lot of my rifles already have a optic of some sorts on it. This one is just not going to have one. Figured once my loads are sorted out, and I get the trigger time on it, my furthest shot would be 75-80 yds. Thats kinda why I wanta stick to open sights on this one.