Lever Action in .357 Magnum
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https://www.gotenda.com/shop/firearms/rifles/henry-big-boy-lever-action-rifle-357-38/
Why not just post the link normally?
Why not just post the link normally?
If this rifle is for Cowboy Action competition, the Marlin is rated as the #2 rifle to go for these days, the Uberti/Winchester M73 as #1, the Rossi as #3 and the Henry as #4. Otherwise they all are great guns for plinking or light hunting.
The only problem I have with my Henry Big Boy is getting my grubby finger prints all over the pretty brass when I go out to shoot and shoot some more. I really like this lever gun. Very accurate and uses the same cartidges I make for my revolver.
One of the fellows I know bought a new one from C.Tire on one of their big sales, 1/2 price, I missed that one, But after one shot , about 1/2 box, the loading gate broke, it is rough action, he is getting it tuned up when they fix the loading gate, for what he paid it is nice, full price, Not sure about that.
It's a little more than $1000 but the Henry Mare's leg coupled with a full stock that you can buy directly from Henry US makes for a really short carbine and when needed you can revert back to the Mare's Leg config with just a slot screwdriver.
Important to mention that Henry's do not have a loading gate. Takes a good while to do any sort of reload.
I got a smoking deal on a Rossi Ranch Hand in .357 a few years ago. I would never have bought it at full retail; they’re a range toy more than anything.
After having it for a few months, I saw on one of Boyd’s gunstocks frequent sales Rossi 92 shoulder stocks for $59.USD. After checking with them, they told me with minimal fitting it’d work fine. That was the start of what’s become my “go-to” bush gun/truck gun/varmit gun on the farm. It’s become my most shot, most used guns by far; 18,000 rounds plus the last three years. It’s an amazing little brush gun; light, short, skinny, very easy to carry. I reload, and load soft shooting.38spl for new shooters, kids, etc. For walking around in the trees, i’ve Got 180gr. Hardcast loaded good and hot, they have plenty of punch for moderate size game. At 100yds, it delivers as much energy as a .44 mag at the muzzle of a 6in. Bbl revolver; plenty of punch for moderate sized game.
For whatever reason, Canadian Tire stores, at least in Alberta, are the most common spots to find Rossi ranch hands. A hundred dollars for a stock give you a kick-ass little carbine
After having it for a few months, I saw on one of Boyd’s gunstocks frequent sales Rossi 92 shoulder stocks for $59.USD. After checking with them, they told me with minimal fitting it’d work fine. That was the start of what’s become my “go-to” bush gun/truck gun/varmit gun on the farm. It’s become my most shot, most used guns by far; 18,000 rounds plus the last three years. It’s an amazing little brush gun; light, short, skinny, very easy to carry. I reload, and load soft shooting.38spl for new shooters, kids, etc. For walking around in the trees, i’ve Got 180gr. Hardcast loaded good and hot, they have plenty of punch for moderate size game. At 100yds, it delivers as much energy as a .44 mag at the muzzle of a 6in. Bbl revolver; plenty of punch for moderate sized game.
For whatever reason, Canadian Tire stores, at least in Alberta, are the most common spots to find Rossi ranch hands. A hundred dollars for a stock give you a kick-ass little carbine
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- Southern Vancouver Island
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leveractionjunkie
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- Location
- Kamloops, BC
Where did you get your full buttstocks shell shucker? Those are a handy pair you’ve got there.
I have a Chiappa 1892 Trapper Carbine, in .357. I love it! I paid around $1,250 with tax.
I’ve gotten a ton of compliments at the range with it, more so then all of my other guns combined. Mostly on the nice walnut wood, but also on the excellent attention to detail.
https://www.chiappafirearms.com/p/id/100/product/1892-Lever-Action-Trapper-Carbine.php
I’ve gotten a ton of compliments at the range with it, more so then all of my other guns combined. Mostly on the nice walnut wood, but also on the excellent attention to detail.
https://www.chiappafirearms.com/p/id/100/product/1892-Lever-Action-Trapper-Carbine.php
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
I got the buttstock for my Rossi .45 Colt from PGW (Top picture) The .357 below, I assembled using the stock and lever from a Rossi .44 Trapper.
Just got to get around to finishing the .45 one as I have a PGW forend now to match the rear. Really fun rifles these be.
leveractionjunkie
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Kamloops, BC
I got the buttstock for my Rossi .45 Colt from PGW (Top picture) The .357 below, I assembled using the stock and lever from a Rossi .44 Trapper.
Just got to get around to finishing the .45 one as I have a PGW forend now to match the rear. Really fun rifles these be.
Good stuff. They’re certainly a handy pair hey. Rossi would do well to sell that as an option. Mares leg with full buttstock, I’d bet they sell a couple.
