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Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Wed Mar 30, 2022 8:22 pm

Has anyone cut down and shortened the rear stock on a Henry Big Boy from the original 14" ?

Is there someone out there that does work like this. Just getting a used Henry Big Boy Classic and cut all my rifles down to a 12.5" LOP, think I will need help with the brass butt plate and curve.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by Cofisher » Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:45 pm

Nope. Good luck. Shouldn't be too hard.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by Bake » Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:37 pm

Give Henry a call. I believe the H006 [LOP 14"] stocks may be interchangeable with the H004 [LOP 13"]stocks. If they aren't, look for an LGS that works with high-end shotguns, to do the cutting . . .
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:41 am

Thanks,
I sure wish they made a youth length stock. Wish the youth Golden Boy stock would work. I will call Henry and ask them. I am a shorter individual of only 5' 5" in height so 14" LOP is like holding an 8' 2x4 on my shoulder. Actually thinking of using a Plastic shotgun or Marlin style buttplate and reshaping the butt stock.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by Bake » Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:44 pm

I usually prefer the straight cut buttstock found on shotguns over the crescent-shaped stocks found on the H006. Especially on heavy recoiling calibers. Whether you are shooting a 22 Short or a 458 Win. Mag. the stock should fit you . . .
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Thu Mar 31, 2022 7:45 pm

I just emailed Henry, see what they say. I have located a curved brass buttplate that would look really nice if I can cut the curve properly. It's just a two screw from the back of the plate no upper pat for the top of the stock. Also found several plastic buttplate. Waiting to hear from Henry now.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by Luv the lever » Thu Mar 31, 2022 8:45 pm

I have the same issue, the wife and daughter would enjoy plinking with me more if it was more comfortable. I’m on the fence about getting a youth 22 but is the stock shorter? If it’s front weight why not a carbine length? The octagon barrels are heavier but the brass looks so nice. Decisions decisions.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:46 am

The stock on a youth 22 is much better. I use to have a Golden Boy and Anthony sent me a youth stock free of charge. Made shooting that rifle great. I believe the youth is 13 " LOP I believe.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by markiver54 » Fri Apr 01, 2022 12:43 pm

Yes, the Youth leverguns have a 13" LOP.
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Re: Henry Big Boy Classic .357 Sorting rear stock

Post by jstanfield103 » Fri Apr 01, 2022 6:55 pm

Well heard from Henry today. They suggested to go to a Gunsmith and have them shorten the LOP. So I ordered a Brass regular Buttplate, not the carbine style that goes over the top end of the buttstock. This one is like the plastic ones except it has a curve that I am going to straighten it out before putting it on.
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