Looking at a Henry...

[Ojaileveraction]

Been lurking on this site for a month. Bought a Marlin 1895 CB last year. Had never owned or shot a lever before then. Well, I love that big lug of a gun. Lots of extras and polishing made it a fine weapon. Now I'm wanting a knockabout, easy carry rifle. The two I've shortlisted are the BB 357 and the carbine version, both brass. I hate the big loop so will probably go with 20 inch gun. Looking for opinions...

The 20 inch Brass Big Boy is not "a knockabout easy carry rifle". Its a heavy 20 inches! The extra girth in the receiver makes for a wide grip carrying in the field.

[markiver54]

With only 3+1/2" difference in length and only just less than 1/2 lb different weight, I can feel comfortable with either one.

Sorry, my reference was the steel specs. Not sure what they are right now for brass, just that brass is a bit heavier.

[Ojaileveraction]

Looking at them all on the HRA sight the BB Steel carbine at 6.58 lbs does look like a great rifle to kick around the woods with.

[Redthies]

Looking at them all on the HRA sight the BB Steel carbine at 6.58 lbs does look like a great rifle to kick around the woods with.

Yup. My .357 BBS is awesome for bush work. Personally, I prefer the large loop, and don’t see myself ever buying a standard size looped gun again. I’d actually like to put a large loop on my 1895GS.

[markiver54]

Looking at them all on the HRA sight the BB Steel carbine at 6.58 lbs does look like a great rifle to kick around the woods with.

Yup. My .357 BBS is awesome for bush work. Personally, I prefer the large loop, and don’t see myself ever buying a standard size looped gun again. I’d actually like to put a large loop on my 1895GS.

I do not have large hands.just average. The first time I ever handled one with the standard loop, to me, was un-comfortable. I want my fingers to go right in that loop with no thought. Plenty of room for a wrap with the large loop also, ( which I did add ).

[Settingsun1892]

I like the patina on brass and the metal buttplate. More leaning on the BBB carbine. Give the large loop a try and if I don't like it I bet someone would trade me out for a regular loop

[octogon3030]

Welcome to the forum. Either BB.357 will be a good choice, and Henry's are VERY nice guns with slick actions even when brand new.

[Settingsun1892]

Dropped a note to Henry and they have the regular loops for under $50 so will pick one up after I order the rifle. BBB Carbine 357.

[Settingsun1892]

Dropped a note to Henry and they have the regular loops for under $50 so will pick one up after I order the rifle. BBB Carbine 357.

[Settingsun1892]

What about the triggers? I've never even shot a Henry. Typically I like pulls 2.5 to no more than 3.5 pounds. Minimal creep. Any tricks to them?