Henry BIG BOY .44 Magnum! Range Review & First Shots!

Published on March 18, 2022
Duration: 13:26

This review provides an expert look at the Henry Big Boy rifle in .44 Magnum, conducted by an experienced firearms reviewer. The video details the rifle's specifications, including its American Walnut stock, blued steel receiver, and adjustable sights. It covers extensive range testing with various ammunition types, demonstrating accuracy at distances up to 100 yards and showcasing the .44 Magnum's terminal ballistics on reactive targets. The host offers practical insights into sight adjustment and overall rifle performance.

Quick Summary

The Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum rifle features a 20-inch blued barrel, checkered walnut stock, and adjustable iron sights. It demonstrated impressive accuracy at 100 yards and reliably fired both .44 Magnum and .44 Special ammunition, making it a versatile lever-action firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Range Setup
  2. 00:21Rifle Overview and Specifications
  3. 02:08Ammunition Selection
  4. 03:0325-Yard Iron Sight Testing
  5. 05:3850 and 75-Yard Steel Targets
  6. 07:39100-Yard Performance
  7. 09:20.44 Special Function Test
  8. 10:17Reactive Target Demonstration
  9. 11:41Final Review and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum rifle?

The Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum features a 20-inch round blued barrel, a blued steel receiver, American Walnut stock with checkering, a rubber butt pad, and a side loading gate. It also comes with adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights and a brass bead front sight.

How accurate is the Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum at 100 yards?

During testing, the Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum demonstrated high mechanical accuracy, consistently hitting a steel target at 100 yards even with iron sights and the reviewer's less-than-perfect vision.

Can the Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum reliably fire both .44 Magnum and .44 Special ammunition?

Yes, the rifle was tested with both .44 Magnum and .44 Special cartridges, and it reliably cycled and fired both types of ammunition without any functional issues.

What ammunition was used to test the Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum?

The review tested Sellier & Bellot 240gr soft point, PMC Bronze 180gr JHP, Hornady Critical Defense 165gr .44 Special, and Hornady Custom 240gr XTP rounds, showcasing performance with different loads.

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