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Hello everyone, new member here. I own several Henry rimfire lever rifles 22 and 22 mag. I've been pondering the purchase of a big boy steel carbine in 357. There is a slightly used one (16" carbine) with a receiver mounted skinner peep sight at a LGS not too far away for $700. Or for almost the same $ I could buy new and have it shipped to my local FFL. Any thoughts? I currently own a Rossi 92 carbine in 357 also and I'm very happy with it, just looking to add something new to the collection.

Underdog wrote:Hello everyone, new member here. I own several Henry rimfire lever rifles 22 and 22 mag. I've been pondering the purchase of a big boy steel carbine in 357. There is a slightly used one (16" carbine) with a receiver mounted skinner peep sight at a LGS not too far away for $700. Or for almost the same $ I could buy new and have it shipped to my local FFL. Any thoughts? I currently own a Rossi 92 carbine in 357 also and I'm very happy with it, just looking to add something new to the collection.

Welcome from the Show-Me-State, Underdog.

Good choice on a BBS Carbine in .357 caliber. My couple of thots. Even though it is pre-owned, if the receiver-mounted peep is what you would mod on a brand new rifle, I'd say go for it. You'd be $$-ahead.

Also Henry would be good to help out, if anything needed to be done on the rifle itself. Their guarantee of a satisfied customer is that good, as you may have already learned being a rimfire owner.

Let us know what you do finally purchase. A Henry Carbine would be great to add to your collection.
PT7

Underdog wrote:Hello everyone, new member here.

Welcome to the forum from CT. Glad you joined us.

Hello .... welcome to the Forum from Runcorn, UK.

Welcome to the forum from KC! Glad you've decided to join us!

If a Peep sight is what you'd likely do anyway, I'm with PT7 on his assessment. It's about a $100 accessory, so, provided the rifle is in good shape, the value is there, even @ $700.

There are lots of BBS 357 owners here (both carbine and "rifle length"), as it's a very popular and fun round to shoot (not to mention reload).

Please keep us posted on what you decide to do and post pics. Pics are very popular here.

ESquared wrote:Welcome to the forum from KC! Glad you've decided to join us!

If a Peep sight is what you'd likely do anyway, I'm with PT7 on his assessment. It's about a $100 accessory, so, provided the rifle is in good shape, the value is there, even @ $700.

There are lots of BBS 357 owners here (both carbine and "rifle length"), as it's a very popular and fun round to shoot (not to mention reload).

Please keep us posted on what you decide to do and post pics. Pics are very popular here.

First off...Welcome to the forum!
FWIW, I bought the rifle length brand new for about $665.00. There is the additional cost of the skinner though. Personally, all considered, I would rather start out new. Good luck whatever you decide though. I love mine..

Welcome from Alberta.

Welcome from Nebraska. I bought my 357 carbine used. A claimed round count of 20. I have had zero complaints. I have since done a number of small mods to make it mine.

I love my rifle and know you will do well with yours.

welcome indeed, delighted to have you join our community .... we have a Henry 357 and it is a very fine rifle .... looking forward to info exchanges down the line .... please take a look at our How Many ? thread (link below) and add your Henry rifles to our community's total



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Welcome from the TV Oregon!

Thank you everyone for the very warm welcome and info on the BBSC. I made an offer of $650 on the slightly used 357 with the skinner peep sight, it does have 2 small handling marks on it (one on the forearm and one on the butt stock). He very quickly refused my offer, and is standing firm at $700. So I guess I'll be buying new on this one, and thank you for everyone's help.

Underdog wrote:Thank you everyone for the very warm welcome and info on the BBSC. I made an offer of $650 on the slightly used 357 with the skinner peep sight, it does have 2 small handling marks on it (one on the forearm and one on the butt stock). He very quickly refused my offer, and is standing firm at $700. So I guess I'll be buying new on this one, and thank you for everyone's help.

I think you'll be purchasing piece of mind as well. Just my opinion.

Welcome from Colorado glad you joined us. His asking price is to high and even the offer of 650.00 is generous. Id buy new like you are doing.

Welcome to Henry country.

Considering that avatar, I think you should have a Mares' Leg,

From KY.welcome.