Big Boy 45 colt question

Post by **starrider** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:10 pm

I would just call Henry, they will be more than happy to answer your questions.

Post by **PT7** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:43 pm

glockky wrote:
PT7 wrote:Will the Big Boy be your first Henry, or will it join other Henrys in your gun cabinet?

And since this is your first post, glockky, Welcome to the Forums from the Show-Me-State!
Yes this will be my first Henry. I'm a lever gun fanatic. I have several Marlins, but really want to start buying Henry's due to how well the customer service is and being American made.

You've got your two reason absolutely right for buying a Henry: "Made in the USA," and CS that is excellent.
You will not be disappointed! Again, welcome aboard.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 5:01 pm

That's true. HRA customer service would answer your question right away.

Post by **clovishound** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:12 pm

Don't know if it helps, but ran a dry patch on a jag down my .357 Big Boy steel. It turned a little over a half a turn in a 20" barrel. I noticed a couple reviews of the Big Boys list a 1:38 twist.

I will pile on with the rest and say that my BB steel has to be my favorite weapon in the stable. And I'm a pistol guy.

It is probably Clovispup's favorite as well. She has commented many times what a good decision I made to get the Big Boy.

Post by **JEBar** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:53 pm

glockky wrote:My local gun shop has a big boy in 45 colt that I'm really thinking about picking up. The only problem I have is the twist rate. In an email Henry told me the 45 colt was 1-16" twist which is what I want. Problem is Henry's website shows both the 45 colt and 44 magnum are 1-38" twist.

Would someone care to check the twist rate on their 45 colt big boy just to confirm the twist rate for me.

Thanks

based on what I've been able to find the 44 Mag and 45 Colt Henry Big Boy steel are built with a 1:38 twist and the 357 has a 1:16 twist .... information taken from this link ===> http://www.cabelas.com/product/HENRY-BI ... 969838.uts .... to confirm one way or the other I agree with the recommendation to call Henry customer service .... we've fired 180 and 240 grain lead and jacketed bullets through ours and they all perform well .... until reading this thread I'd not given any consideration to barrel twist and base on lots of rounds down range, really don't much care ..... she hits what I aim at and that's really all that's important to me ..

Post by **RanchRoper** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 9:03 pm

Tried to check mine, and my best guess would be the 1-38..

Post by **glockky** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:28 pm

Ok thanks

Post by **RanchRoper** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:30 pm

Not sure what you're looking for, but the 45 Colt Big Boy is an awesome rifle. Hard hitting and accurate.

Post by **BBSC45** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 5:56 am

I have the Big Boy Steel Carbine in 45 Colt. It's currently my primary deer rifle. It shoots nasty little clover leafs at 30 yards with the following 2 loads.

Beartooth Bullets- 280 gr. WFN GC with 13.0 grs of HS6 CCI350 primer
Hornady XTP - 250 gr. JHP with 13.0 grs of HS6 CCI350 primer

Post by **glockky** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:08 am

Thanks for all the help. I'll stay away from it till they put a faster twist barrel on them. I have a 1-38" twist 44 magnum that shoots great with really light bullets. Even shoots good with heavier bullets at 50 yds and less. Problem is at 100 yds bullets start hitting the target sideways.

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