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First outing with Big Boy .357
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First outing with Big Boy .357
Got by my local range with a new side-gate .357, 20" barrel and large loop.
It shot beautifully off-hand at 25 yards. That would be the usual range for deer on my property, in thick brush.
Put 60 of several types of rounds downrange, all 158 gr bullets. Did some test shots first with a Blackhawk before switching the rifle.
The photos are from the Henry: One shows 4 shots of .357 fp, the other 10 shots (2 flyers) of .38 +p load in .357 brass with that same Acme 158 gr fp.
The gun chambered all rounds well unless I short-stroked the lever. Henry made a winner.
It shot beautifully off-hand at 25 yards. That would be the usual range for deer on my property, in thick brush.
Put 60 of several types of rounds downrange, all 158 gr bullets. Did some test shots first with a Blackhawk before switching the rifle.
The photos are from the Henry: One shows 4 shots of .357 fp, the other 10 shots (2 flyers) of .38 +p load in .357 brass with that same Acme 158 gr fp.
The gun chambered all rounds well unless I short-stroked the lever. Henry made a winner.
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Re: First outing with Big Boy .357
That's a fine looking rifle and they do shoot well. I have a BBS 357 mag 20" but it a pre-side gate. I love that rifle. The more you shoot it the smoother the action gets. I feed both 357 mag and 38 spl ammo thru mine. With lite loads, it's a great plinker or load it up and go get you a deer. Enjoy!
Paul
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Re: First outing with Big Boy .357
These were stiff .38 loads and they were so light that I checked for squibs. The gun's balance is simply better than any other rifle I've shot.Headhog wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:21 pmThat's a fine looking rifle and they do shoot well. I have a BBS 357 mag 20" but it a pre-side gate. I love that rifle. The more you shoot it the smoother the action gets. I feed both 357 mag and 38 spl ammo thru mine. With lite loads, it's a great plinker or load it up and go get you a deer. Enjoy!
Paul
FWIW, at 75 feet my POA for all shots were between the two targets. I was pleased, though the .38s did not group as well as they might have done. Operator error!
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Re: First outing with Big Boy .357
Good job.
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Re: First outing with Big Boy .357
Good shootin, and yes the ole 357 out of a rifle is just pure joy.
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Re: First outing with Big Boy .357
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.
A 357 rifle or carbine will make grown men and women giggle.
A 357 rifle or carbine will make grown men and women giggle.
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Re: First outing with Big Boy .357
Just wait till you load up some 357 mag rounds. I think you will be so much more than pleased. The Henry BBS is a fine shooter and just plain fun to play with.Old School Guns wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:23 pmThese were stiff .38 loads and they were so light that I checked for squibs. The gun's balance is simply better than any other rifle I've shot.Headhog wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 5:21 pmThat's a fine looking rifle and they do shoot well. I have a BBS 357 mag 20" but it a pre-side gate. I love that rifle. The more you shoot it the smoother the action gets. I feed both 357 mag and 38 spl ammo thru mine. With lite loads, it's a great plinker or load it up and go get you a deer. Enjoy!
Paul
FWIW, at 75 feet my POA for all shots were between the two targets. I was pleased, though the .38s did not group as well as they might have done. Operator error!
Paul
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Re: First outing with Big Boy .357
Randy & Hatch you know the fun of blasting away with a 357 mag carbine load.
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Re: First outing with Big Boy .357
Those Big Boy steel 357 magnums are good looking and shoot well right out of the box. In the hands of someone who's a better shot than I the accuracy only goes up.
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