Site seems to be OK. Load issue should be resolved now.

Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post Reply
ditto1958
Cowboy
Posts: 1672
Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:46 pm
Location: Northeastern Wisconsin
United States of America

Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post by ditto1958 » Mon Jun 06, 2016 4:18 pm

I have started down the slippery slope of reloading, as buying factory 357 ammo for my Ruger Blackhawk is too expensive. Now all I need is a Henry 357 to go with it. I think I need to start one of those "crowdfunding" accounts to pay for it. :)

PMC

Re: Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post by PMC » Mon Jun 06, 2016 4:56 pm

I'm wanting to get into reloading. Have a buddy who is helping out with info and what he does, after my upcoming move I will have the perfect setup to reload.
Another buddy of mine has a Henry .357 and loves it.

User avatar
JEBar
Town Marshal / Deputy Admin
Posts: 20449
Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:58 pm
Location: central NC
United States of America

Re: Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post by JEBar » Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:19 pm

ditto1958 wrote:I have started down the slippery slope of reloading, as buying factory 357 ammo for my Ruger Blackhawk is too expensive. Now all I need is a Henry 357 to go with it. I think I need to start one of those "crowdfunding" accounts to pay for it. :)
all tooooooo well understood .... we have the reloading dies and equipment for 357, have been reloading for our son's Ruger GP100's for well over 20 years .... I don't own a 357 revolver nor do I own a Henry 357 .... in thinking about it, I now recognize it is most definitely an issue that needs to addressed .. :!:

White Squirrel
Cattle Driver
Posts: 691
Joined: Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:50 pm
Location: Southwest Indiana
United States of America

Re: Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post by White Squirrel » Mon Jun 06, 2016 6:30 pm

JEBar wrote:
ditto1958 wrote:I have started down the slippery slope of reloading, as buying factory 357 ammo for my Ruger Blackhawk is too expensive. Now all I need is a Henry 357 to go with it. I think I need to start one of those "crowdfunding" accounts to pay for it. :)
all tooooooo well understood .... we have the reloading dies and equipment for 357, have been reloading for our son's Ruger GP100's for well over 20 years .... I don't own a 357 revolver nor do I own a Henry 357 .... in thinking about it, I now recognize it is most definitely an issue that needs to addressed .. :!:
I have the Ruger LCR, Ruger GP100, a Rossi 92, and the reloading dies for .357/.38, but I really need the Henry .357. Think the crowdfunding thing would work for that too? :lol:
Henry Frontier .22LR

Catherine

Re: Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post by Catherine » Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:49 pm

ditto1958 wrote:I have started down the slippery slope of reloading, as buying factory 357 ammo for my Ruger Blackhawk is too expensive. Now all I need is a Henry 357 to go with it. I think I need to start one of those "crowdfunding" accounts to pay for it. :)
Hello!

It is a sweet and tack driving rifle. You will love to shoot the HENRY Big Boy and you will be able to share ammunition with your other 357Magnum firearms.

I think that sharing ammunition with your other firearms IS a great advantage no matter what type of shooting you do on a regular basis whether you reload or not.

And if you do get into reloading... that will be a big plus for you as it is for my husband. Disclaimer: I do not reload and I never reloaded when I shot a lot of former CF firearms in the past.

Cate
PS: My MT husband and I used to own several 357Magnum handguns and a few 357Magnum rifles over the years. My late husband owned only a few firearms in his entire life and HIS firearm calibers were in 357Magnum (Handgun and rifle.) and 22lr (Semi automatic pistol and 2 rifles.). He did shoot some of my guns too. He thoroughly enjoyed my former FIRST GUN in a sweet Glock in 9mm too.

arky

Re: Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post by arky » Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:16 am

I have been reloading 38 spl for about 11 1/2 cents each using Berry's plated and Unique. I think components are up a little bit but I have not had to buy lately. That is cheaper than gun show 22 LR!

User avatar
clovishound
Drover
Posts: 2536
Joined: Wed Apr 13, 2016 4:18 pm
Location: Summerville SC
United States of America

Re: Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post by clovishound » Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:28 am

Yes, components are up. I spend something like $14 a hundred for 38/.357. I could shave a little off that by shooting cast, and even more by casting my own. I am settling in on shooting Xtreme 158 grain hollow points over a mid to upper load of Universal. My Henry BB steel really likes that load. I would not have the BB if I didn't reload. Clovispup manages to go through at least 100 .357s every range trip, typically once a week. Add another 75 - 100 .38s through the Model 10 Smith, and a range trip would be getting pretty pricey with factory.

To the OP, If our experience is any indication, you will fall in love with a Henry .357 rifle after a few range trips.
There is, I think, humor here which does not translate well from English to sanity. - Sanya

Rugerfanboy

Re: Now All I Need Is A Big Boy .357

Post by Rugerfanboy » Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:42 am

Henry better up there production on the Big Boy .357 Magnum cause I'm adding my name to the list of wanting one. :lol: :mrgreen:

Post Reply