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Customer Reviews for Henry Big Boy .357/.38 with Blued Octagon BBL


Henry Big Boy .357/.38 with Blued Octagon BBL Buy Now

76 Reviews. 4.9 out of 5 Stars!
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Jimmy W on 12/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Well made accurate but a little in the heavy side.

Andy L on 03/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Smooth, shoots accurate, good quality, be advised the gun is a little heavy.

Neal G on 03/29/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Good shooting rifle with the .38's and .357 rounds. Works great for varmints and is fun to shoot.

Mark D on 02/10/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun awesome service 👍

Sean D on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun. Octagon barrel makes the gun a bit on the ehavy side, but there's very little recoil. Iron sites are very accurate. Shooting 38 rounds feels like I am shooting a 22.

Elroy B on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a relatively heavy firearm, which attributes to the accuracy, plus the beauty of the polished brass makes it a real cheaper.

Byron M on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is one of, if the not the best looking guns I've ever owned, the brass receiver is stunning with a mirror finish. It is a little difficult to keep it looking that way after handling it for a while though, but with the use of some brass polish after a range day this gun will continue to be a work of art in your gun collection for years to come. The only downside I've found with this gun is it does have trouble feeding 38 specials that are on the lighter side from time to time. It doesn't jam completely but you have to work the lever a couple times to get them to feed occasionally. I can't really fault the gun for this though as Henry does recommend using heavier 38 special rounds to keep OAL as close to 357 mag as possible for reliable feeding. So all in all this is a gorgeous gun that will not disappoint you in looks or performance.

Jackson B on 03/29/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Lovely, classy gun. Plenty of room to explore different charges with .357, or to chill out with some light .38 special rounds. An essential lever action for plinking, action shooting and the like. Smooth trigger and action. Everything you can expect from a Henry.

Brian G on 03/29/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Perfect! Saw a used one sell at an auction for $900, came home and purchased from Bud's for $699,thanks! Had an issue with the tube spring, Henry sent me a new one, no questions asked, perfect!! Brian

Walter C on 03/15/2022
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

This is a beautiful rifle which I enjoy shooting very much. The only negative is the transfer bar safety-- which I have had to replace twice.

James K on 11/20/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Out of box sighting was amazing. I don't know if it was just me learning how to use buckhorn sights better, of that Henry has been doing a better job of sighting their rifles. When I went to zero my big boy in, it was already spot on at 75 yards with 357 magnum.

Todd C on 08/14/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received timely and in great shape. Buds always delivers.

David M on 03/17/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my first purchase through Buds Gun Shop. The price was fair and they made the process really easy.
The Henry Big Boy is a really nice gun. Sort of a reimaged version of an 1860's era rifle, but not specific to any historical design. The brass receiver and quality of the wood stock is excellent. It is a might heavy for its size at 8.8lbs, due in large part to the full length octagonal barrel. The lack of a loading gate, makes loading the tub magazine a bit slow and cumbersome. But it is true to the early Henry designs.
It shoots .38 special with virtually no kick at all. It shoots .357M with a noticeable thunk, but very manageable. You can shoot a couple boxes of ammo without a sore shoulder. The action is a bit stiff compared to my Uberti made Winchester 1873 and Rossi made Winchester 1892 models (also chambered in 38/357). If you are getting your first lever gun, I strongly recommend a model with a side loading gate. They are easier to load, and frankly a bit safer since you never have to put your hand in front of the end of the barrel during loading. But if you collect rifles, the Henry Big Boy is a fine addition.

Hayden S on 08/11/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Its a henry! What else can I say.
Thanks buds for the extremely fast shipping.

Jesse M on 07/01/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The Henry BB .357/.38 is great shooter. It is well made, has nice bluing, and fantastic furniture. I was perfect out of the box and performs flawlessly in both .357/.38. 100% made in the USA, what's not to like.

Scott G on 05/14/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Beautiful rifle. Love the lever action and the 2 different caliber option.

Louis Z on 05/14/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

For me Henry has two huge personal attractions:
1: Made in AMERICA or not made at all
2: I am from Bayonne, N.J. and happy Henry has one of its plants there
This is my second Henry. I love it. It is smooth and easy to operate. The quality in my opinion exceeds the cost of the rifle. The lever action is
reminder of all the western movies I have seen. For a reliable easy to operate and moderately priced rifle you cannot beat a Henry.

Gary G on 04/07/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Henry lever action rifles have always been the best. Smooth action, great trigger, looks great with the brass receiver and butt plate, easy to disassemble and clean. I have the Golden Boy .22 mag and its accurate as can be. I have the Big Boy 45 Colt and has the same accuracy as the .22 mag. I also have the Big Boy .357mag/.38spc and the same holds true for accuracy. All 3 rifles hold about 1.75" groups at 75 yds using Skinner Peep Sights on the rear that are adjustable and Skinner taller front sights This .357mag/38spc is turning out to be quite the rifle and will perform well is any application you choose.

Donald B on 02/18/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Good price. Fast delivery.

Michael G on 01/25/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My Henry.357 Big Boy arrived in perfect condition. I have not had a chance to get it out on the range yet, but I am looking forward to that. I am very happy with the service your company provided.

Daryl W on 12/26/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent buying experience, price was the best I found, transfer via FFL was flawless will purchase from again

Feargus M on 10/09/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Beautiful piece fit and finish are perfect. So nice I dont want to shoot it ....but I will....Buds was great with layaway and prompt shipping to my ffl.
Just ordered a shipment of ammo including 357 so I'll let you know how she shoots.

Mitchell L on 06/09/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Had the Henry Big Boy for several years now. You couldn't ask for a more solid firearm! This is my go to Deer rifle. Just tested more reloads and came up with what seems to be the most accurate load for this rifle. 158gr JSP with W296 averages 1600 fps and sub 2" groups at 100 yards. 180gr XTP works well to with Accurate #9. Didn't list the grains of powder on purpose as you should work up your own loads. As far as the rifle is concerned it is a beauty. Did wish it had a side gate loader and a hammer lock like the Golden Boy's have.

Frederick M on 05/29/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very nice shooter, accurate with not much recoil. Beautiful brass and wood combination.
Update 5/2019- I had a problem with fte, called Henry for tech support and help- to my surprise they told me to send it back to them, got it back in 9 days total including Memorial weekend all free including shipping to home with no ffl. Kudos to Henry for great customer service. I will get the Big boy. 44 next.

Larry W on 04/13/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Everyone should own at least one Henry Lever action rifle. Great rifle no matter what caliber you chose. It if you don’t get it from Buds you overpaid, Buds was $60. Less then my regular store. This was not my first purchase from Buds and won’t be my last.

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