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my new Big Boy X 44 mag
my new Big Boy X 44 mag
Dave here.
I found and bought a Big Boy X in 44 mag this week. The state where I hunt WT Deer passed a straight wall cartridges' statute allowing the use of rifles with straight wall cartridges in formerly shotgun only counties. Due to shoulder repairs, I needed to set my search for either a 44 mag or 350 legend.
I hope to benefit from the Henry experience here to help figure out the sight/scope options.
I found and bought a Big Boy X in 44 mag this week. The state where I hunt WT Deer passed a straight wall cartridges' statute allowing the use of rifles with straight wall cartridges in formerly shotgun only counties. Due to shoulder repairs, I needed to set my search for either a 44 mag or 350 legend.
I hope to benefit from the Henry experience here to help figure out the sight/scope options.
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- JEBar
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Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
welcome indeed .... delighted to have you join our forum .... looking forward to following your range and use reports as you become better acquainted with your 44 .... ours has proven to be one heck of a rifle .... be sure to follow the link below to where you may add yours to our community's total
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... start=1360
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... start=1360
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Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
Welcome from Dacotah and enjoy that new Henry while hunting and at the range!
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"when you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk" Tuco
"when you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk" Tuco
Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
Welcome. Lot's of optics options for the Henry. I have a Nikon Buckmaster on my .41 mag due to 76 yo eyes. My typical range for deer is under 100yds, and haven't missed yet.
If your eye sight is still good, a lot of folks use the Skinner peep sights with success. Link is at the top of page.
If your eye sight is still good, a lot of folks use the Skinner peep sights with success. Link is at the top of page.
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Bellum Omnium Contra Omnes is rapidly becoming a reality (11/2023). Para Bellum.
Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
Welcome to the forum. Leupold has some great choices and I personally like Burris. Just depends how much you want to spend
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H001T .22LR
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BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
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H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
I’ll look for the skinner peeps. My concern is with the shot opportunities in twilight. Now that my eyes got fixed maybe I can see we’ll enough for a peep in low light. I’ve adjusted to the rifle scope combination forever , to keep from spending a fortune. I am tired of sliding my face up and down the stock to find the eye relief exact spot. I have a TC encore with a great Leupold on it , but I’ve never taken the time and effort to modify the stock or rings to fit me. Not repeating that.GunnyGene wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:19 amWelcome. Lot's of optics options for the Henry. I have a Nikon Buckmaster on my .41 mag due to 76 yo eyes. My typical range for deer is under 100yds, and haven't missed yet.
If your eye sight is still good, a lot of folks use the Skinner peep sights with success. Link is at the top of page.
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Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
Welcome from ny (WELFARE STATE). The 44mag should fit your needs quite well. Keep us posted and good luck.
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- Kissmybrass
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Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
Hey deerwdr I have a question for ya... Is your .44 mag rifle a side gate and if it is can you get the bolt out of it through the back if you take the lever off (like it should)? Lotta issues with this. Thanks! D
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H010G 45-70
H006M Big Boy Classic .357
Sig 320 XCompact
S&W 686 Plus 5"
Rem 870 Tac
H006M Big Boy Classic .357
Sig 320 XCompact
S&W 686 Plus 5"
Rem 870 Tac
- Kissmybrass
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Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
Oh and send some pics of that gun! the .44 X is badass!!!
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H010G 45-70
H006M Big Boy Classic .357
Sig 320 XCompact
S&W 686 Plus 5"
Rem 870 Tac
H006M Big Boy Classic .357
Sig 320 XCompact
S&W 686 Plus 5"
Rem 870 Tac
Re: my new Big Boy X 44 mag
I really want to set up peep sights but the there is not a matched pair set up for this Henry. Maybe someday, but this Bushnell snaps up perfect on 4-7 power which is where I shoot. The eye relief gets wonky at 2-3, which isn’t a power range I use.
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