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Big Boy X-Model 357 sighting
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:31 am
by Hatchdog
I took a trip to Coeur d’alene ID yesterday on a powder and primer search. Struck out on the components but when I took a look at the rifle rack behind the counter lo and behold there was an X-Model in .357. I pulled many hairs from my bald head several months ago looking for one with no success. So I settled on a BBS 357 for the time being with the thoughts of picking up the X later. Well later is now but the budget is not.
Figures.
Black Sheep Sporting Goods
Coeur d’alene, ID
Great store.
Re: Big Boy X-Model 357 sighting
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:41 am
by Vaquero
Sounds like some of my luck.
RP
Re: Big Boy X-Model 357 sighting
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:00 am
by Redthies
Nothing wrong with the BBS. I personally think the X models are hideous, but I’ve yet to see one in person.
Re: Big Boy X-Model 357 sighting
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:42 am
by BigAl52
Did you find any other supplies there Hatch?
Re: Big Boy X-Model 357 sighting
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:35 pm
by Hatchdog
BigAl52 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:42 am
Did you find any other supplies there Hatch?
No, completely struck out. Even on some Shooters Choice grease and solvent and a Lee auto prime shell holder. Left empty handed. Went down the road to Cabelas and found the grease and also picked up a new Lee Auto-Prime. Lee greatly improved the tool and as I had broken both of the plastic lids on my old style primer and have been using tape to keep it closed this will be a great improvement.
Re: Big Boy X-Model 357 sighting
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:49 pm
by JEBar
Hatchdog wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:31 am
behold there was an X-Model in .357
what was your impression on the X-Model
Re: Big Boy X-Model 357 sighting
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:07 pm
by Hatchdog
JEBar wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:49 pm
Hatchdog wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:31 am
behold there was an X-Model in .357
what was your impression on the X-Model
Personally I like it, felt good in my hands. I have to admit I have a bit of a tactical rifle appreciation that seems to increase as I get older. There was a time that for me if it wasn’t a bolt action rifle, pump shotgun or a revolver it wasn’t worth owning. I don’t hunt big game anymore but I’ll never sell my 40 year old Ruger 77 in 30-06. And my Henry Big Boys help balance my tastes somewhat and I still have plans to get a Henry 30-30 in wood and blue.