Brass vs steel

[BigHoss96]

So I am given the opportunity to hunt in an area where rifles are allowed. I am stuck between buying the 3030 with a brass receiver or a steel receiver. I'm leaning towards the brass receiver but I'm worried more about how the receiver will react with the elements.

[CT_Shooter]

So I am given the opportunity to hunt in an area where rifles are allowed. I am stuck between buying the 3030 with a brass receiver or a steel receiver. I'm leaning towards the brass receiver but I'm worried more about how the receiver will react with the elements.

Welcome to the forum from CT, BigHoss.

I'm sure you'll be hearing from members who have actually taken their Brass Henrys into the field and who can give you some first hand suggestions. I'm not one; I haven't taken mine out hunting (yet). However, with a good coating of wax or other protection, I wouldn't expect that the Brass receiver would be any more vulnerable to the elements than the Steel.

[ESquared]

I've not heard anyone complain about upkeep of brass in the field, but some guys are more protective of it than others.

A couple of other considerations would be weight (the brass is about 1.3 lbs heavier, due to the receiver and octagon barrel) and checkered stocks (which the steel offers and the brass doesn't). I went through the checklist when trying to figure out my BB Steel vs. Classic in 357, and ended up with Steel.

[ESquared]

And I wanted swivel studs, which the steel has and the brass doesn't.

Prefer the unbanded barrel of the steel, too.

Was really torn, as the brass sure is pretty...

[ESquared]

AND, Welcome to the Forum, by the way! Glad you're here!

[The Wiz]

Welcome! I like bright, shiny toys.

[RanchRoper]

Welcome from Alberta.

[Mags]

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I have the brass .30-30 because I like shiny brass on my Henry. It gets heavy packing it around, so you will likely want to get a sling. As Esquared mentioned it is a little bit heavier than the steel model and doesn't come with swivel mounts. I didn't want to drill the stock so I went with a No-drill Harness Sling from Brass Stacker. I've had mine out in the elements. A good wipe down when it gets damp and buffing of the brass with Renaissance Wax keeps it shiny. Use only a cloth that is 100% cotton. Again 100% cotton. Microfiber, polyester, nylon content cloths can leave fine line scratches in the brass!

If you are interested in the Brass Stacker No-Drill Harness Sling let me know and I will give you a direct email contact. The HR94 sling Brass Stacker has on their site only supports the gen1 Henry .30-30. The tube clamp is too small for gen2 Henry .30-30. I custom ordered (at a discount) their sling without the tube clamp and ordered the right size tube clamp kit from GrovTec. [UPDATE March 5, 2019. My H009B is actually a gen1. gen1 has the larger diameter mag tube. See full update here: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 536#p60536 ]

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So I am given the opportunity to hunt in an area where rifles are allowed. I am stuck between buying the 3030 with a brass receiver or a steel receiver. I'm leaning towards the brass receiver but I'm worried more about how the receiver will react with the elements.

[TNman]

Beautiful rifle mags...brass vs steel? ...I purchased my first Henry, a steel .357 carbine, after seeing and shooting a friend’s brass/octagon .357. His rifle was/is awesome but HEAVY imo. I went with steel for that reason and the trimmer receiver is a plus too.

[mlrifleNY]

I have a 44mag in brass and used it in rain and snow last season. Shot a 6 point and a doe. It looks as good as it did the day I bought it. I just went out last week and bought a 45/70 in brass just for hunting. It won't be a range rifle after I get it sighted in.
Jim