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garyseven
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357 Big Boy

Post by garyseven » Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:00 pm

Good day today shooting 2" groups at 50yds. using Berry's 158gr. hp target and 7 grains of HP-38. It is a very mild load in the Henry Big Boy.
Today the range let me shoot the steel targets as well.
I managed to put 5 out of 10 shots in the splotch of white spray paint at 50 yards, it seemed easier than paper targets.
It was a good day.

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Re: 357 Big Boy

Post by daytime dave » Mon Oct 30, 2023 8:17 am

I'm glad it was a good day. They are always fun.
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Re: 357 Big Boy

Post by fortyshooter » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:01 am

The 357 Henry always a fun target shooter! I have great success with the MB coated RNFP 158 gr. cast bullets and Power Pistol powder.
Anyway good shootin' !

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Post by BrokenolMarine » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:22 am

I have the 357 carbine, and even Miss Tina loves to shoot it. She was surprised at the low recoil. I added skinner sights and really improved the groups.
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Re: 357 Big Boy

Post by Hatchdog » Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:32 am

I scoped mine and it will keep up with any bolt rifle at 50 yards. Haven’t tried it at 100 but I plan to.

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Re: 357 Big Boy

Post by Rifletom » Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:28 pm

Sounds like a good day at the range. .357 rifles are a hoot.

Hatchdog, at 100 yards, you'll be surprised how accurate that ,357 will be.

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Re: 357 Big Boy

Post by Redthies » Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:47 am

BrokenolMarine wrote:
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:22 am
I have the 357 carbine, and even Miss Tina loves to shoot it. She was surprised at the low recoil. I added skinner sights and really improved the groups.
I have Skinner Express on the rear and Andy’s Patridge on the front. It’s a fantastic combo on my carbine. Gives you a super long sight picture. If my .44 Mag carbine were as accurate, I’d be ecstatic. Maybe with the new 1:20 twist barrel it will be?
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Re: 357 Big Boy

Post by The Wiz » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:49 am

Shot my .357 carbine sunday a local (free) indoor range courtesy of the state. Shot about 100 rounds( American Eagle, 158 grain). Shoulder is a tad sore but worth it. I love that rifle!
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