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Henry Big Boy X

Henry Big Boy X

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  • Easy to mount accessories
  • Suppressor ready
  • Sub optimal sling mounts

Editor’s Note: Henry has melded the old and new with the introduction of their Big Boy X. Utilizing the classic Henry lever-action platform, the Big Boy X adds some modern features such as M-LOK and Picatinny rails, polymer furniture, fiber optic iron sights, and a threaded barrel. In addition to the standard tube loading, these rifles feature a side gate to allow the rifle to be topped off without the removal of a suppressor. A medium-sized loop allows for ease of use with gloved hands, and as always, you get the proven reliability and accuracy that Henry rifles are known for.

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Product Details

Caliber
45 Colt ; .357 Magnum/.38 Spl ; .44 Mag/.44 Spl
Action
Lever Action
Safety
Transfer Bar
Weight
7.3lbs
Barrel Length
17.4in
Overall Length
36.3in
Sights
Fiber Optic

Features

Easy to mount accessories
Suppressor ready
Sub optimal sling mounts

By The Numbers

Accuracy
We’re certainly not lever-action marksmen, but considering our intended use for the gun is “fun,” this feels pretty damn acceptable for us.
Reliability
While we don’t think any of the occasional hiccups with the gun were the gun’s fault, there were hiccups nonetheless. Again, it’s likely nothing that training and forming muscle memory can’t address.
Customization
While there’s not a ton of aftermarket support for the Big Boy X in the same way as more modern/less niche rifles, it certainly does still exist. As mentioned, optics, lights, lasers, shell caddies, and slings are going to be your bread and butter here, but you can push it further if need be.
Ergonomics
Surprisingly, the antiquated design of the lever gun in general is still quite comfortable to run, and although it’s obviously not as sleek and ergonomically-driven as a modern AR build, I didn’t have any biting gripes about it outside of the lever being slightly painful to operate for long periods of time if you’re not wearing gloves.
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FINAL VERDICT

"If you’re looking to get your Instagram-worthy swag points on with a fully tricked out, modern lever gun chambered in a functional plinking cartridge that isn’t going to tenderize your dainty basement flesh after a day’s worth of shooting, we can’t think of a better base for it than the Henry 357 Big Boy X." - John Currie

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