I Had a Marlin lever action in 44mag. Gave it to my nephew prior to my big departure. He just turned 21 and had been hunting with his dad's gun (a semi-auto 30.06..eewwww ). I figured the kid should have his own gun (and learn to appreciate a good gun) and knew he couldn't come up with the cash.
Anyway lo and behold I'm home and missing my lever gun so went out and treated myself and bought a Henry Big Boy in .44mag. I have been wanting one for a long time and just think they are a darn good looking rifle.
That being said;
- Does anyone have any observations about the care and cleaning of this beauty? I get the basic gun maintenance stuff but any special considerations? I have never owned a "Safe Queen" so this gun is gonna hunt. Therefore; get dirty.
Does it seem to like a certain type load? I hunt (and live) in the Northern part of the state (NY Catskill & ADK mountains, etc.). Your typical White Tail & Black bear are the biggest thing I'll be shooting at. I figure pretty much anything 44mag will put a coyote down so that easy.
Anyone using or have thoughtful observations about the cantilevered scope mount they have on the Henry site? these eyes are still good but the idea of an optic as I'm getting older is getting more attractive.
Any Big Boy shooters with other useful info for a new owner?