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Greetings from western NC

Post by medpilot » Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:16 am

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

Post by CT_Shooter » Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:02 am

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

Post by PT7 » Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:03 am

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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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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

Post by ESquared » Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:11 am

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?
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Re: Greetings from western NC

Post by medpilot » Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:37 am

Yes indeed, BRASS! Already getting some patina! This one is going to get used...a lot!

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Post by Shakey Jake » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:40 am

Welcome from the Land of Sugar!

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Post by markiver54 » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:52 am

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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Post by JEBar » Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:08 am

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

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Re: Greetings from western NC

Post by medpilot » Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:32 am

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?
Just an Earthbound paramedic with a pilots license, but I’ve worked along side MAMA many times. We live in Macon county.

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Post by markiver54 » Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:09 pm

medpilot wrote:
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?
Just an Earthbound paramedic with a pilots license, but I’ve worked along side MAMA many times. We live in Macon county.
Again...thank you for helping save lives!
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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Post by Mags » Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:02 pm

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Welcome from the TV Oregon! To keep that brass shiny try Renaissance Wax.
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Re: Greetings from western NC

Post by Flinch » Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:22 pm

Welcome to the forum from another new guy.

We expect a range report on that Big Boy .357. :)
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Post by The Wiz » Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:42 pm

welcome!!
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Re: Greetings from western NC

Post by RanchRoper » Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:05 pm

Welcome from Alberta.

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Re: Greetings from western NC

Post by BigAl52 » Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:21 pm

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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Re: Greetings from western NC

Post by Les » Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:54 am

Hello .... welcome to the Forum from Runcorn, UK.

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Post by If1Hitu » Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:45 am

Hello from KY.
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