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Old September 19, 2013, 08:22 AM   #1
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Henry Lever Action

Anyone reload for Henry Lever Action Big Boy 44 Cal.
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Old September 19, 2013, 08:26 AM   #2
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Not the 44, but I do reload for a Henry in .357

Close, but no cigar?
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Old September 19, 2013, 08:41 AM   #3
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Do you want something that performs differently than revolver ammo?
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Old September 19, 2013, 12:38 PM   #4
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I'm getting ready to.I. Just found some brass I bought some 240gn cast bullets from falcon.and just found some h110. So if. I have time this weekend I'll. Load some up.
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Old September 19, 2013, 03:00 PM   #5
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Thanks fellows, im trying to load some 44mag with Hunter Supply 300 grain LFN lead bullets for Henry 44 lever action. the gun belongs to my cousin who doesn't live nearby. I just wondered if anyone ever used this size bullet in Henry 44 before, and if it feeds ok. Sure is big bullet. Thanks
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Old September 19, 2013, 04:05 PM   #6
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I have a Henry Big Boy in .357 mag ....and I just load the same round for the rifle that I do for my revolvers...( 158 gr JHP ).....

if I had purchased the rifle in .44 Mag....I'd load the same round that I use in my .44 mag revolvers....240 gr JSP ....( both bullets are Montana Gold )...
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Old September 19, 2013, 04:19 PM   #7
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Thanks fellows, im trying to load some 44mag with Hunter Supply 300 grain LFN lead bullets for Henry 44 lever action.
I do have a Henry but in .45 Colt, and I have no experience loading for the .44 Magnum except for my S&W 626 5". However, I do have the photocopy book, The Complete Reloading Manual for the .44 Magnum. On the very last page, the Swift Bullets section lists 6 loads for the 300gr "A-Frame" Swift, which is not exactly a lead bullet.

For starters, I will just list the powders and the max load given.

H110 19.5
A2400 15.8 (my vote)
Blue Dot 12.5
IMR-4227 18.5
SR-4759 15.5

No OALs or pressures are given

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Old September 19, 2013, 06:17 PM   #8
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Some 300 gr .44 caliber bullets intended for revolvers are too long when crimped in the cannelure for lever action rifles. This is why many of the 300 gr jacketed bullets have two cannelures. You will need to stay close to a 1.610'' OAL for proper feeding. I believe the Henry has a 1-38 twist, which may or may not stabilize a heavy for caliber bullet. I wouldn't load too many without him trying them first.


EDIT.....the Hunters Supply website claims that bullet is designed for both revolver and lever action carbines. Pretty pricey bullet.
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Old September 19, 2013, 06:43 PM   #9
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+ on BigJimP

I do the same.
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Old September 22, 2013, 11:48 AM   #10
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Just tested 240gn hard cast falcon lead bullets with h110 powder with 20.2 gn they shot great I shot 10 ends.
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