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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:42 pm

Well I got the LOP shortened to 12.25" with a brass buttplate I order from Numrich gun parts. I really like the looks and feel. Also refinished the front and rear stock with a wax only finish. I like the feel of the warm wood and I can quickly sand out and refinish any nicks or scratches from now on.

I have a Large Loop coming and a saddle ring for it. Also a sling swivel because I like a sling on all my levers. More pictures to come.

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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by markiver54 » Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:23 pm

Very nice!
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:24 pm

Thank you
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by Vaquero » Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:49 pm

Really good job, it does look nice.
Congrats on a job well done.

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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:45 am

Thanks so much. Can't wait to get things finished up on her.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by MuddyWaters62 » Fri Apr 15, 2022 12:33 pm

With the shorter LOP, has the balance of the rifle changed? If so, where is the balance point now? Just curious.
I like what you have done, especially the brass butt plate.

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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by JVogler » Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:24 pm

Your project turned out nice. I couldn't be that brave to cut a rifle stock.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Sat Apr 16, 2022 7:19 am

muddtwater

I really have not payed any attention to the balance of the rifle. I'm sure it is a little more muzzle heavy now after taking 2" of wood off the butt stock. but it is something that I don't even notice.

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Thanks. I really like it and glad that it does not have the butt plate that comes over the top edge corner anymore and that the top of the stock (cheek weld) is not flat anymore but rounded like a regular stock.
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