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Is it safe to load 8 plus 1 rounds of .357 in BB Carbine?

Post by Retlawman » Thu May 19, 2022 8:42 pm

Hi,

I haven't gotten to the range yet with my new Big Boy .357 Carbine. I did notice ; however; that it can accept 8 rounds of .357 if fed through the mag tube. It won't hold eight if I load seven in the magazine tube and then try to add another round through the side gate. Has anyone loaded eight in tube, racked it, and then added the eighth through the magazine tube? Will it work and is it safe to do so?

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Re: Is it safe to load 8 plus 1 rounds of .357 in BB Carbine?

Post by GFK » Thu May 19, 2022 9:32 pm

What does the manual state? That would probably be the best choice. If not listed, contact Henry. My H009 can hold 6 in the tube. But, the manual states 5, due to recoil concerns.
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Re: Is it safe to load 8 plus 1 rounds of .357 in BB Carbine?

Post by GunnyGene » Thu May 19, 2022 9:42 pm

Never heard of any safety issues with that. Might over stress the mag spring if you left it loaded for a long time, but I've loaded and fired 8+1 in my .41 mag (not a side gate rifle), just for giggles, without any issues. Don't really see any good reason to do it tho. Your call. :)
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Re: Is it safe to load 8 plus 1 rounds of .357 in BB Carbine?

Post by Retlawman » Fri May 20, 2022 10:05 am

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What does the manual state? That would probably be the best choice. If not listed, contact Henry. My H009 can hold 6 in the tube. But, the manual states 5, due to recoil concerns.
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The manual does state 7+1, but I was just wondering. You may be right about issues with the the rod spring if it gets overloaded. Thx
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Re: Is it safe to load 8 plus 1 rounds of .357 in BB Carbine?

Post by GFK » Fri May 20, 2022 1:23 pm

No worries. I called Henry when I first got my H009. The manual stated 5+1. Yet, I could load 6+1. And, I was told that 5+1 is due to recoil concerns. There is also a post that someone posted Henry's response to this question. I will see if I can locate it.

Located:
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... lit=recoil
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