Henry Big Boy Steel .44 Magnum Journey

[JEBar]

tip of my cap .... I enjoy following your project

[Goodbye Middle Class]

Thanks Jim

Hope others enjoy it too.

It's been fun. I've only joined this forum recently, but it is very helpful for ideas. As I stated earlier, I was constantly searching online for actionable information. The thread also keeps me motivated.

[Team Roper]

You have done wonders with your Henry. Good job.

[Goodbye Middle Class]

I previously had a pair of lightweight Leupold Rifleman 1" scope rings. (medium height) as previously shown.....

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Probably ok for a .22 but too light weight I think for a Magnum. So I ordered the Leupold PRW2 1" (Low Height) which arrived today....

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I put the Leupold pop up lense covers on the FX-II Scout 2.5 x 28mm. Mounted the new rings and leveled the scope.

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All that's left now is to hit the range and see how she performs!!

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Enjoy!

[Travlin]

That looks like a very practical setup. I am looking forward to your range report.

[Team Roper]

Dang !, that's nice.

[fortyshooter]

Looks good! I call those kinds of things "machine ons" instead of bolt ons !

[Goodbye Middle Class]

Lever Rail - for the Marlin 1895 arrived today.

It looks promising. When I have time later I'll see if it aligns better with the Henry receiver.

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Looks like a longer and much better option. We'll see.

[Goodbye Middle Class]

The Lever Rail for 1895 model will not work for the Big Boy Steel .44 Magnum. It is longer, but would require unworkable modifications to get it to align properly.

The 1894 was the right choice to start with first.

I also repeat myself. Outrageous that one is not offered compatible with a Henry. Or something similar by Henry themselves.

If one is made. I am a buyer.

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[John E Davies]

Love it...... thanks for the detailed step by step pictures. I wish more folks did this, instead of “here is what it looks like when I finished.” Do you plan to keep the scope on always, or will you mount a backup ghost ring in back? That is a great rifle vise, I have used and liked mine for many years.

Have you sent pictures to Henry? It would not be at all hard for them to offer one that doesn’t require fabrication by the owner.....

John Davies
Spokane WA