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BBS > Side Gate

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BBS > Side Gate

Post by TraderVic » Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:24 am

On another forum, a member wrote to Henry about the BBS and his preferences, including a side gate.
Mr Imperato personally replied and said you may see what you want in the next few months.
Has anyone here heard anything similar ?

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by markiver54 » Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:31 am

If Anthony said it, then it will probably happen. I, personally, do not desire a side gate but it will be interesting to see if Henry decides to offer it on the steel version.
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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by Team Roper » Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:19 am

I'm all for it myself.

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by JEBar » Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:46 am

while I don't have a burning desire to purchase another rifle, I'd sure take a close look at any new releases from Henry

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by leverjc » Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:45 am

If they would only put a 24" octagon barrel on them. One in 45 colt would be in my safe.

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by Rifletom » Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:01 pm

JEBar wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:46 am
while I don't have a burning desire to purchase another rifle, I'd sure take a close look at any new releases from Henry
While I just purchased a new revolver yesterday, I'm with Jim on this one. Let's see what Henry has in store.

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by markiver54 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:05 pm

Rifletom wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 1:01 pm
JEBar wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:46 am
while I don't have a burning desire to purchase another rifle, I'd sure take a close look at any new releases from Henry
While I just purchased a new revolver yesterday, I'm with Jim on this one. Let's see what Henry has in store.
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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by markiver54 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:11 pm

Ooops!...just saw your other post on loads.
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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by BigAl52 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:44 pm

At my house I have been thinning the herd. I dont see me buying anymore guns. I have more than I can carry with both hands now.
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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by fortyshooter » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:49 pm

Yep Henry will make it now since I just bought a new .45 Colt Carbine minus side gate!

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by Ernie » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:06 pm

I would be very interested in looking at a side gate.

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by Jerrysea » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:31 pm

I am new to lever guns. I bought the x model because it has a side gate. If I did not want a side gate I would have bought a different model that would have been easier to find.
I do like the x,357.

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by GFK » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:09 pm

Jerrysea wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:31 pm
I am new to lever guns. I bought the x model because it has a side gate. If I did not want a side gate I would have bought a different model that would have been easier to find.
I do like the x,357.
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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by KrzHorse » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:27 pm

Myself- I'd love to see the side loading gate. The X's don't appeal to me a whole lot. Love to have a BBS with a side gate on the 357's, 44's & 45 colts

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by Scottso67 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:44 pm

I really like the side gate. No need to reload the tube. Quick and easy. Smooth
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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by JEBar » Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:35 am

a side gate has proven to be very popular with many folks .... be sure to follow the link below to where you can add it to our community's total


http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 52#p142552

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by markiver54 » Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:07 am

If all I'm going to do anymore is target shooting, then I have no need for a side gate. Heck, even if I was hunting, if I haven't gotten my quarry after a full tube, then I might as well go home. JMO
I think the side gate is just traditional...again, JMO.
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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by leverjc » Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:57 am

I don't think I have ever had more than 5 rounds in any of my center fire levers but I like the idea of a side gate. I think Henry side gates are the best of both worlds.

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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by markiver54 » Sun Aug 02, 2020 12:15 pm

leverjc wrote:
Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:57 am
I don't think I have ever had more than 5 rounds in any of my center fire levers but I like the idea of a side gate. I think Henry side gates are the best of both worlds.
Yea, don't get me wrong, I have nothing against them. I just don't yearn to own one enough to spend the money.
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Re: BBS > Side Gate

Post by Team Roper » Sun Aug 02, 2020 12:27 pm

In a practical sense, since we here in Ohio are only allowed three cartridges in our rifles for deer hunting which prove to be more then enough in any given hunting scenario then either the tube fed or the side gate is of no great concern and both are liked at the shooting bench. Pros and cons to each.

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