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Greetings from western NC
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medpilot
Greetings from western NC
Hello, my wife and daughters totally surprised me with a Big Boy .357 for Christmas. Already been to the range multiple times with my girls. Most recently, my 13yo daughter said “this was the best day ever”. She’s shooting a Savage .22 and can shoot as good as I can. I started at age 5 with a Daisy 1894 BB gun. Nothing feels more natural and intuitive to me than shooting a lever rifle. Had to send it back to Henry for some tweaks. It was returned 6 days later (only six days!) and now it’s perfect. Best warranty experience of my life. Thanks Henry RAC!
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Welcome to the forum from CT. Thanks for sharing that story. Glad you joined the conversation.
medpilot wrote:Hello, my wife and daughters totally surprised me with a Big Boy .357 for Christmas. Already been to the range multiple times with my girls. Most recently, my 13yo daughter said “this was the best day ever”. She’s shooting a Savage .22 and can shoot as good as I can. I started at age 5 with a Daisy 1894 BB gun. Nothing feels more natural and intuitive to me than shooting a lever rifle. Had to send it back to Henry for some tweaks. It was returned 6 days later (only six days!) and now it’s perfect. Best warranty experience of my life. Thanks Henry RAC!
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Re: Greetings from western NC
Welcome from the Show-Me-State, Medpilot.
You've joined a Forum with a bunch of other BB .357 owners/lovers. Glad to hear you have the "perfect" rifle.
Also neat that you're enjoying the hobby experiences with your daughter....nothing better!
Not least, thanks for your work and care for folk as a paramedic. When I had my heart attack 18 years ago, those that served in your job saved my life when they lost me during transport to the hospital. You guys will always have my special appreciation and gratitude.
Enjoy your Forum time, and that special gift from your wife and daughters!
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You've joined a Forum with a bunch of other BB .357 owners/lovers. Glad to hear you have the "perfect" rifle.
Also neat that you're enjoying the hobby experiences with your daughter....nothing better!
Not least, thanks for your work and care for folk as a paramedic. When I had my heart attack 18 years ago, those that served in your job saved my life when they lost me during transport to the hospital. You guys will always have my special appreciation and gratitude.
Enjoy your Forum time, and that special gift from your wife and daughters!
PT7
medpilot wrote:Hello, my wife and daughters totally surprised me with a Big Boy .357 for Christmas. Already been to the range multiple times with my girls. Most recently, my 13yo daughter said “this was the best day ever”. She’s shooting a Savage .22 and can shoot as good as I can. I started at age 5 with a Daisy 1894 BB gun. Nothing feels more natural and intuitive to me than shooting a lever rifle. Had to send it back to Henry for some tweaks. It was returned 6 days later (only six days!) and now it’s perfect. Best warranty experience of my life. Thanks Henry RAC!
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Re: Greetings from western NC
Another Welcome from KC! Glad you're here and thanks for sharing your Christmas and family story. 357 Henrys are tough to beat - so versatile, fun to shoot and even hunt with (within its guard rails).
Big Boy BRASS, safe to assume?
Big Boy BRASS, safe to assume?
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Yes indeed, BRASS! Already getting some patina! This one is going to get used...a lot!
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Welcome from the Land of Sugar!
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Welcome medpilot. I too reside in WNC. First of all, thank you for what you do. I also have a Henry in 357 and love it. Also have a motorcycle. Great area to ride, especially on the BRP. Curious where you are. Feel free to share or PM me if you care to. By the way, I live near a hospital and routinely hear the MAMA chopper. Given your user name, just wonder if you fly as well? I see your signature includes pilot, just wondering if that includes MAMA?
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welcome indeed .... one heck of a Christmas present .... while we now live in the Piedmont, my home area is in Western NC (Sylva) .... looking forward to reading your future range and use reports as you become more familiar with your 357 .... please take a look at our How Many ? thread (link below) and add your Henry to our community's total
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 312#p82312
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 312#p82312
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Just an Earthbound paramedic with a pilots license, but I’ve worked along side MAMA many times. We live in Macon county.markiver54 wrote:Welcome medpilot. I too reside in WNC. First of all, thank you for what you do. I also have a Henry in 357 and love it. Also have a motorcycle. Great area to ride, especially on the BRP. Curious where you are. Feel free to share or PM me if you care to. By the way, I live near a hospital and routinely hear the MAMA chopper. Given your user name, just wonder if you fly as well? I see your signature includes pilot, just wondering if that includes MAMA?
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Again...thank you for helping save lives!medpilot wrote:Just an Earthbound paramedic with a pilots license, but I’ve worked along side MAMA many times. We live in Macon county.markiver54 wrote:Welcome medpilot. I too reside in WNC. First of all, thank you for what you do. I also have a Henry in 357 and love it. Also have a motorcycle. Great area to ride, especially on the BRP. Curious where you are. Feel free to share or PM me if you care to. By the way, I live near a hospital and routinely hear the MAMA chopper. Given your user name, just wonder if you fly as well? I see your signature includes pilot, just wondering if that includes MAMA?
Had a friend that flew when I lived on the east coast many years ago. He worked for an aviation insurance company. Had the pleasure many times to go up with him in the Beachcraft Bonanza that he had free access to...lot of fun!!!
BTW...I am in Henderson county.
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Welcome from the TV Oregon! To keep that brass shiny try Renaissance Wax.
Welcome from the TV Oregon! To keep that brass shiny try Renaissance Wax.
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Re: Greetings from western NC
Welcome to the forum from another new guy.
We expect a range report on that Big Boy .357.
We expect a range report on that Big Boy .357.
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welcome!!
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Welcome from Alberta.
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Welcome Medpilot. Im glad you joined us. What a great gift and you better watch out for that daughter. A woman who likes to shoot will often make a man look pretty sad. My sister is a great shot and can out shoot her brother.
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